Anyone Wrapped a Sport Wheel?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by knucklebusted, Jun 19, 2020.

  1. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    Hey Greg,
    Would you be able to do one without padding and this stitch pattern in all black?

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  2. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I can definitely do one without padding. The issue might be that the Wheelskins covers are wider spaced holes. Let me see what I can do and I'll post up a test once I get a chance to do it.
     
  3. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    That'll work, thanks!
     
  4. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Awesome
     
  5. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    The latest wheel I did was a tan one for a board member.

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  6. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    Bad news. Rates are going up.

    Shipping has increased and in November, the price of Wheelskins will go up $7.

    I think it is still reasonable at $150.
     
  7. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I finally got around to finishing the rewrap of the first wheel I did. It was listed above in post #201. I redid the exposed thread seam. It isn't perfect but it was an experiment and it was a cheap cover so just my time invested.

    What are your thoughts? I don't know how it would turn out on the Wheelskins cover yet but this one only costs me thread and time to test it out.

    Here's how it turned out. Not too bad. You can also see my helper that isn't much help since he lacks thumbs.
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  8. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks good Greg! I would like a wheel skins cover without padding with that stitch pattern if possible. Do you think that's doable?
     
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  9. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    If your helper HAD thumbs, that would be just plain weird.
     
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  10. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I can do it. I'll have to experiment with one to see how it looks. The spacing on the Wheelskins is wider between holes so the baseball stitch tends to look a little odd. I have a cover but I'm out of wheel cores. I might find one at the GS Nats and give it a try.
    And I'd be in big trouble. He'd be into things he currently can't mess with but it doesn't keep him from trying. He gnawed up the sliding door handle trying to get outside.
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  11. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    I have one I could send to you if want..... Would the other brand cover work better for what I'm asking?
     
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  12. StevieRay

    StevieRay Well-Known Member

    Finally getting around to posting my steering wheel pics. Big thanks to Greg for the help and supplies. Thanks buddy. Really happy with how it feels and best of all it’s no longer tacky!
     
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  13. StevieRay

    StevieRay Well-Known Member

    Pics
     

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  14. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    If you are coming to the GS Nats, you could drop it off there and check out the one I just did. I already have a new Wheelskins cover if you want me to try it out. The cheaper cover does work well with this stitch style but it has an exposed seam at the bottom. The one I just completed was one I took and hacked up a bit and restitched it to hide the seam. The job on the seam isn't perfect but it was an experiment. I don't really have a way to sew leather so I was punching holes in the seam area with the sharpest needle I had. I only stabbed myself a few times. LOL

    Glad to help and glad it turned out well for you. See you in a few weeks.
     

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