Ahhhhh, the wonderful world of cavassery. Sew satifying! Old, disheveled sails make up into great boom tents and 'pit covers. Handy for line and gear bags too SailRite is a modern wonder. The vid were indispensable in making my dodger and bimini. Great service (as you've found), and great products. Have fun. Be well !
My you kids are so clever! Buying that Sailrite machine will allow you to not only repair your own sails but those of others as well (hopefully had a tidy wage)! That family, cruisers in your harbor? Was there an exchange of $ for that work? Or was that just a way to experiment with your new machine? Either way, thank goodness for the internet and getting some tech data sent to you by the manufacturer.
We were learning so we used our friends as guinea pigs. That also made is a lovely lunch and a fabulous dinner and supplied the beers. It was a win win situation.
Hook to needle timing is critical. The hook point has to be in exactly the right place when the needle comes down. Adjust the timing according to Sailrite procedure. They must have a video on that or search the web. Hook timing...it's critical on any sewing machine.
You've probably got several sizes of needle (thickness) to match the thickness of the material. Probably err on the thick side when choosing on for a job. Will the first job for Nutshell be the cockpit awning? With the machine, it's a perfect reason to have a Dremel kit. Surely a corkscrew can't be that hard to find. I've got at least 2 in my cutlery drawer but as you say most low to medium price wine now uses screw caps. Screw for drinking, corks for long-term cellaring. Looking forward to seeing you out on the blue sea again.
A word of advice. When doing a lot of sewing, like you did, stop and clean and oil the machine periodically. I work in 3’s, but you may find you need more or less. After I sew 3 ‘things’ I will check the bobbin area and brush it out. I keep small cheap paintbrushes (the kind you find in a child’s watercolor box as the bristles are stiffer and uneven) and the pipecleaner dental flossers with my sewing stuff. After I go through about 3 bobbins of thread, I will clean and oil the bobbin area. You might have noticed a bottle of oil that came with the machine? If not, check and see what oil Spin-Rite recommends. Whenever you go over double and triple seams you should slow down. It takes longer for the needle to go through and return AND, the slope of the ‘hump’ as well as the impermeability of that much fabric can offset the needle. The first time you break the needle, you want to check and clean. As you improve, you will be able to ‘feel’ something go off. And last piece of advice, sails get dirty and dusty. Even out on the water, as anyone can see when they unfurl a sail. Dirt likes to hide in seams, like it gathers in folds, and a grain of sand is simply a small particle of rock. Needles have trouble there. So a double seam will potentially include a little sand. Just saying, but what do I know. As always, you two are a joy to watch. Sometimes you are like two kids in love. This appears to have been good for you both. A question? You two are not considering heading as far north as Alaska in 2018 are you? The water around Alaska gets pretty brutal in the winter. Hopefully you will enjoy the southern Pacific Coast of North America for the remainder of this year and wait for spring thaws before beginning your trek into the Pacific NW and Alaska. I don’t know the cut off areas of eternal sunshine. LA stays fairly warm and I think Sacramento does, too. But Southern Washington gets more snow than Colorado. I don’t know where in California (or Oregon) you start to see all four seasons but it might get a little too cold. You are both hardy folk and I would not even insinuate that you might have crept over the 40 year mark, but those of us who are entertained by you both would surely miss your smiling faces if something were to happen. Thanks for taking the time to post this video. Made my day!
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for all the tips. We are new to this so any advise is welcome. We plan to Leave Mexico after the next hurricane season. About this time next year and head north to Alaska. We only have a rough plan.
Make sure you didn’t knock the timing off. Take the front cover off, look at the rod that’s about 6” long, has ascribed mark on it, see if its lines up with the coupler with the lock screw.
when cutting stuff with a hot knife don't breath that crap.Rope is the worst to breath due to the product's used to make it,I used to sell line for tree services and logging and was warned by manufactures at that time,They make all the sailing stuff as well.
My wife watched this episode and says that you should get a Jean a ma-jig, It allows you to cross over thick seams without skipping. (It is a thick piece of plastic with a u shaped cut to the center from one edge) Great adventure show, we watch it all of the time Brian & Tena Gebers
20:08 "So untill we get a replacement for one of these"... I guess you make that 10 to fit the rest of the spare part stock you have. You don't want to get your boat out of balance do you?
@@LifeinaNutshell Place the bottle inside the shoe and start hitting a hard surface with the heel. The cork will pop off soon enough. Here's a link where you see it done: ua-cam.com/video/pfWu76kyFmw/v-deo.html
Congrats on the sewing machine! We just finished up making sun shades for the boat and our machine, same as yours worked flawless! You should also check your needle bar to make sure it’s in the correct spot. Sometimes when you hit a thick patch of material or break a needle it will move the needle bar and need to be adjusted. When going through the really thick stuff, I just hand turn the flywheel. But that “Macgiver” in you once again has repaired and got you back up and running. Cheers, John and Tracey, MVPairadice
A sailrite! How exciting! Hope you're having fun with it. You'll get real popular and have a lot of work if you want it.
Not much you two can't turn your hand to it seems. What a wonderful life you're living!
That sewing machine will be its weight worth in gold down the road.
Always a good day when I have one of your videos to watch.👍😀🦄⛵️
Dam good job your handy with ya hands ..most of us would be stuck up a tree with no paddle ,lol xx
Good vid ya'll.
Ahhhhh, the wonderful world of cavassery. Sew satifying! Old, disheveled sails make up into great boom tents and 'pit covers. Handy for line and gear bags too SailRite is a modern wonder. The vid were indispensable in making my dodger and bimini. Great service (as you've found), and great products. Have fun. Be well !
Sailrite have been wonderful. Their serviceis great. W.
The sailrite machines are awesome.
Gawd you're a handy pair!
Brandy new! Sew ye the rags mates!
Really look forward to hearing from you guys. Looking forward to seeing you on the move again.
Thanks Carole. Moving soon. W.
Looking forward to your further adventures and Beer Reviews!
Thanks Gary. W.
Carnitas!!
Never had a problem getting the cork out that . Some don’t use a towel. I do though. Foil off first of course.
the reason why the Cork didn't pop when using the blow torch was because you still had the seal on round the top of the bottle and over the cork
Hi Anthony. Good to know. Thanks for the info. W.
Keep drinking Beer and being you!
love the hot knife, beats the hell out of My cigar lighter.....
My you kids are so clever! Buying that Sailrite machine will allow you to not only repair your own sails but those of others as well (hopefully had a tidy wage)! That family, cruisers in your harbor? Was there an exchange of $ for that work? Or was that just a way to experiment with your new machine? Either way, thank goodness for the internet and getting some tech data sent to you by the manufacturer.
We were learning so we used our friends as guinea pigs. That also made is a lovely lunch and a fabulous dinner and supplied the beers. It was a win win situation.
Hook to needle timing is critical. The hook point has to be in exactly the right place when the needle comes down. Adjust the timing according to Sailrite procedure. They must have a video on that or search the web. Hook timing...it's critical on any sewing machine.
Thank you for the information. I'll check it out. W.
Thank you for the information. I'll check it out. W.
You've probably got several sizes of needle (thickness) to match the thickness of the material. Probably err on the thick side when choosing on for a job. Will the first job for Nutshell be the cockpit awning? With the machine, it's a perfect reason to have a Dremel kit.
Surely a corkscrew can't be that hard to find. I've got at least 2 in my cutlery drawer but as you say most low to medium price wine now uses screw caps. Screw for drinking, corks for long-term cellaring. Looking forward to seeing you out on the blue sea again.
Yes we will make a proper awning once we get The stainless steel work done.
Wendy opened the box with the sewing machine with a Multi-Tool. Doesn't that one have a corkscrew? Most do. :)
No it doesn’t. We still don’t have one. We must put one on the shopping list.
Well that sucks that it doesn't have one. Hopefully the Fates aren't trying to tell you to stick to beer! Hehe. Fair seas and full sails!
A word of advice. When doing a lot of sewing, like you did, stop and clean and oil the machine periodically. I work in 3’s, but you may find you need more or less. After I sew 3 ‘things’ I will check the bobbin area and brush it out. I keep small cheap paintbrushes (the kind you find in a child’s watercolor box as the bristles are stiffer and uneven) and the pipecleaner dental flossers with my sewing stuff. After I go through about 3 bobbins of thread, I will clean and oil the bobbin area. You might have noticed a bottle of oil that came with the machine? If not, check and see what oil Spin-Rite recommends. Whenever you go over double and triple seams you should slow down. It takes longer for the needle to go through and return AND, the slope of the ‘hump’ as well as the impermeability of that much fabric can offset the needle. The first time you break the needle, you want to check and clean. As you improve, you will be able to ‘feel’ something go off. And last piece of advice, sails get dirty and dusty. Even out on the water, as anyone can see when they unfurl a sail. Dirt likes to hide in seams, like it gathers in folds, and a grain of sand is simply a small particle of rock. Needles have trouble there. So a double seam will potentially include a little sand. Just saying, but what do I know.
As always, you two are a joy to watch. Sometimes you are like two kids in love. This appears to have been good for you both.
A question? You two are not considering heading as far north as Alaska in 2018 are you? The water around Alaska gets pretty brutal in the winter. Hopefully you will enjoy the southern Pacific Coast of North America for the remainder of this year and wait for spring thaws before beginning your trek into the Pacific NW and Alaska. I don’t know the cut off areas of eternal sunshine. LA stays fairly warm and I think Sacramento does, too. But Southern Washington gets more snow than Colorado. I don’t know where in California (or Oregon) you start to see all four seasons but it might get a little too cold. You are both hardy folk and I would not even insinuate that you might have crept over the 40 year mark, but those of us who are entertained by you both would surely miss your smiling faces if something were to happen. Thanks for taking the time to post this video. Made my day!
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for all the tips. We are new to this so any advise is welcome.
We plan to Leave Mexico after the next hurricane season. About this time next year and head north to Alaska. We only have a rough plan.
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for your comment. I'll make a habit of cleaning the machine regularly. W.
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How would heat shrink tubing go as capping on the ends of your lines Magnus?
Ive thought about that.
Make sure you didn’t knock the timing off. Take the front cover off, look at the rod that’s about 6” long, has ascribed mark on it, see if its lines up with the coupler with the lock screw.
I’ll check into that. Thanks for the tip.
when cutting stuff with a hot knife don't breath that crap.Rope is the worst to breath due to the product's used to make it,I used to sell line for tree services and logging and was warned by manufactures at that time,They make all the sailing stuff as well.
Thanks for the advice Scott. W.
My wife watched this episode and says that you should get a Jean a ma-jig, It allows you to cross over thick seams without skipping. (It is a thick piece of plastic with a u shaped cut to the center from one edge) Great adventure show, we watch it all of the time Brian & Tena Gebers
I’ll look into getting on of those things. Thanks for the tip. Cheers
is the thread gore tex , or poly?
Poly I think.
20:08 "So untill we get a replacement for one of these"... I guess you make that 10 to fit the rest of the spare part stock you have. You don't want to get your boat out of balance do you?
16:14 May i suggest using a shoe, next time you need to open a winebottle. It's a cinch really.
How do you open a wine bottle with a shoe?
@@LifeinaNutshell Place the bottle inside the shoe and start hitting a hard surface with the heel. The cork will pop off soon enough. Here's a link where you see it done: ua-cam.com/video/pfWu76kyFmw/v-deo.html
Congrats on the sewing machine! We just finished up making sun shades for the boat and our machine, same as yours worked flawless! You should also check your needle bar to make sure it’s in the correct spot. Sometimes when you hit a thick patch of material or break a needle it will move the needle bar and need to be adjusted. When going through the really thick stuff, I just hand turn the flywheel. But that “Macgiver” in you once again has repaired and got you back up and running. Cheers, John and Tracey, MVPairadice
Thank you for the advice Tracey. We started using the flywheel for the thick stuff and it worked well. W.
Awesome Sailing adventures ! Do yall share on soSAILize dot net ? Many bloggers do .. havent seen yall !
No we haven’t heard of it. But will check it out.
pitiful... $1500 and repairing brand new machine....