About gluing tambour doors, I recently re-did the one on our 72 Overlander
that is really long and narrow and was broken in many places. We removed
the counter for replacement and while it was off I completely removed the
tambour and it's housing. I re-glued using canvas (only in the middle, it
doesn't go down into the tracks) and Gorilla Glue. We've had great luck
with this glue in places that require flexibility and strength. It's a
little strange to work with though because it doesn't do anything at first
and then it foams and expands (so be sparing). At any rate, I coated the
fabric on one side and put it on the tambour. Then I laid paper over this
(to prevent a lot of sticking) and clamped the tambour between two boards
and left it for a few hours. When it was dry I had to re-bend or break the
old paper so the tambour was flexible again, but it seems to work pretty
well now. Good luck
Jodi of J&J 1972 Overlander
At 09:13 AM 7/25/00 -0600, you wrote:
> > I was making a list of all the things to do first
> >before trying to repair/reglue my tattered tambours!
> >
> >Judy
>==========
>Justa comment: Some months back number of messages relative to repair
>of tambour were posted. I recall that some simply took their old doors
>and reglued a new light fabric backing over the existing fabric or paper
>back. Can't recall just what they used for glueing but maybe someone
>will speak up. Also look thru the Patterson sight you might find
>something. I recall that folks have succesfully repaired these doors.
>Also use of silicone spray in the cabinet door tracks seems to be a
>standard treatment.
>
>Roy Lashway
>'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
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