StratDB wrote:
Also forgot to ask...What type/brand of glue should I use for the vinyl covering. I picked up the vinyl at a local fabric supply store. A little thicker than tolex but much cheaper.
Since my work area (garage with my truck backed out!) has two sources of natural gas, I had to opt for water-based Tolex glue. I was
very apprehensive of its ability to really do the job, but my fears were unfounded.
I ordered a quart of Tolex Glue (part # S-F316) from Antique Electronics
http://www.tubesandmore.com, followed the directions to a "T", and it really worked well. In fact, it worked better than anything else I've used so far ... 3M Super 77, rubber cement, Weld Wood water-based adhesive, etc.. It applies easily, sets very well, no noxious vapors, and cleans up okay - meaning it's pretty easy to wipe or rub off any drips (just have a damp cloth nearby), but it's difficult to really clean a brush well enough to use more than once or twice. My solution was to buy a package of disposable brushes (not foam; actual bristles - I've yet to try synthetic).
I've done one combo, one head, and one 2x12 speaker cab with it, so now I just have to see how it stands the test of time.
Monte