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Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

I took these off the windows today. I recovered 2 of the large ones and this one is ready to be recovered. This looks to be an easy job and technically is, although my hands are no longer complying with my desire to finish this tonight. Its a revolt of capital and labor! Tomorrow is another day!
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #1 –
Quote from: cubesphere –
I took these off the windows today. I recovered 2 of the large ones and this one is ready to be recovered. This looks to be an easy job and technically is, although my hands are no longer complying with my desire to finish this tonight. Its a revolt of capital and labor! Tomorrow is another day!

Are you using a pneumatic stapler? If not...

A Senco 1 gallon air compressor and a pneumatic stapler of your choice makes this project go much easier!  You're hands will thank you.

Chris

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #2 –
"Are you using a pneumatic stapler? If not..."

Too funny, no, I am using a hand stapler which really is not too bad. It is pulling the old staples out that has my hands rebelling against management.

That is a great suggestion though. I am done with pulling all the staples now, so tomorrow I can finish the job. No guitar tonight!
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #3 –
Quote from: cubesphere –
Too funny, no, I am using a hand stapler which really is not too bad. It is pulling the old staples out that has my hands rebelling against management.

That is a great suggestion though. I am done with pulling all the staples now, so tomorrow I can finish the job. No guitar tonight!


The "Double Rock" upholstery staple remover will help a lot.  Makes removing the staples a breeze.

Amazon.com : Staple Remover(DoubleRock) : Hand Staplers And Tackers : Office...

Here's video showing how it works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19R5-YqRwTQ

Chris
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Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #4 –
"The "Double Rock" upholstery staple remover will help a lot.  Makes removing the staples a breeze."

I used a tool that was similar, older style and this new one looks great for use in the future, thank you. My other half tells me that I need to learn moderation and perhaps, pulling all the staples out of these for 6 windows among other things is a little much for one day! She is always right, darn it!
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #5 –
I've had great luck using dikes to remove staples.

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
I've had great luck using dikes to remove staples.
Bet not everyone will know you mean side cutters.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #7 –
Quote from: craneman –
Bet not everyone will know you mean side cutters.

The people that matter will know what he meant. The remainder, their opinion can be ignored.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: craneman –
Bet not everyone will know you mean side cutters.
:giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :giggle:  :help:
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #9 –
I am getting around to hanging all the window covers back up. We are by no means experts and really have little idea how this should have been done. It looks good to us and the untrained eye.
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #10 –
I must have an untrained eye--sure looks good to me. Keep up the good work.
Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #11 –
Split this out (and as a gentle reminder we did have a request Suggestion on Posting )

CS - is it an optical illusion in the photo, or does the window surround need to shift to the right (or the blinds to the left)?
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #13 –
Looks great 👍. Foretravel sure didn't mind using staples by the pound
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #14 –
Michelle, I think it is because that yellow clip?? is not centred right which gives an offset look on blind. Hopefully it is just that-"clipped on and not permanent"
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
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treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #15 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Michelle, I think it is because that yellow clip??

No - I was looking at the bottom left where it looks like you can see the left edge of the blinds, and then the bottom right where the edge is fully hidden.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #16 –
That picture is not good and on my pad I cannot really make out the edge on left, but, do see what could be a finished edge on blind. Hmmm
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #17 –
It really was pretty dark for a picture! The shade is centered, but....... my photo skills or lack thereof are off center, Michelle had me thinking about that for a minute. I really am out of my element here, but, I thought it might be fun to take a chance and do it with my other half. We shall see when it is all done.
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648
 

Re: Recovering window surrounds (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today VI)

Reply #18 –
Quote from: bbeane –
Looks great 👍. Foretravel sure didn't mind using staples by the pound

A friend told me once. Other makes use 2 screws to mount something. Foretravel uses 6!
True that.
CW
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
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