4 way stretch vinyl (2 Viewers)

[tooth_doc]

Hello all,
I'm getting ready to make another table soon (when the snow melts here in Montana. Could be July).
I have used whisper vinyl in the past. But I have not made a table in many years. Can anyone compare whisper to stretch vinyl?
The vinyl seems like it could be easier to get a 'wrinkleless' fit.
I am planning placing cupholders in the rail. Would this be a problem with stretch?
Thanks in advance.
Charlie

 

[DoubleEagle]

Hello all,
I'm getting ready to make another table soon (when the snow melts here in Montana. Could be July).
I have used whisper vinyl in the past. But I have not made a table in many years. Can anyone compare whisper to stretch vinyl?
The vinyl seems like it could be easier to get a 'wrinkleless' fit.
I am planning placing cupholders in the rail. Would this be a problem with stretch?
Thanks in advance.
Charlie

Whisper vinyl is one of the easiest to install. A heat gun is your friend to help with stretching around the curves.

 

[tooth_doc]

Whisper vinyl is one of the easiest to install. A heat gun is your friend to help with stretching around the curves.

where do I get a heat gun? any recommendations?
Thanks

 

[Buge]

Any hardware store should have one. Harbor Freight has an inexpensive one as well

 

[tooth_doc]

Any hardware store should have one. Harbor Freight has an inexpensive one as well

Thanks Buge. I've built ~8 tables and never used this trick. I would pull the vinyl with all my strength and my Dad would staple..... this sounds much better.

 

[tooth_doc]

Whisper vinyl is one of the easiest to install. A heat gun is your friend to help with stretching around the curves.

hanks Double Eagle.... I HATE wrinkles in the bumper. sets off my OCD

 

[DoubleEagle]

where do I get a heat gun? any recommendations?
Thanks

Lots of choices on Amazon.

 

[GoYanks45]

I’m about to start my first build. I’m using whisper vinyl for the rail. In your experience, do I need to try and smooth out some of the wrinkles / creases before I start? Or will these come out when I’m stretching it on the install?

 

[DoubleEagle]

I’m about to start my first build. I’m using whisper vinyl for the rail. In your experience, do I need to try and smooth out some of the wrinkles / creases before I start? Or will these come out when I’m stretching it on the install?View attachment 1122658

Not needed. They will come out when you stretch.

When I buy Whisper vinyl it normally comes rolled.

 

[tooth_doc]

Not needed. They will come out when you stretch.

When I buy Whisper vinyl it normally comes rolled.

Beat me to it.... ths is what I was just typing

 

[GoYanks45]

Not needed. They will come out when you stretch.

When I buy Whisper vinyl it normally comes rolled.

Yeah I was hoping it would come rolled but not too surprised it didn’t. I bought a build kit that was cheaper than if I had bought the materials separately but wondered if it might all come in a box (it did). This was what I bought
https://www.etsy.com/listing/235164...64744&click_sum=5188a219&ref=shop_home_feat_3

 

[DoubleEagle]

Another option is to by Whisper vinyl at a Joann fabric store. They usually have it in stock, at least they do here. They often have good discount coupons available.