Problem solved
- mattcantwin
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Problem solved
The Drew canvas is my favorite strap.
I probably waited too long to keep up with the maintenance Drew recommends for the frayed edges around the holes.
http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/f ... ilit=holes
I followed the steps as best I could (I really don't work well with adhesives), but there were more
strands missing than the method is designed to address.
Fortunately, I was able to flip the strap over and it looks fine.
Former exterior side of strap following attempted repair:
New and improved exterior side of strap:
I will keep an eye on things and keep up with the wear from now on.
I probably waited too long to keep up with the maintenance Drew recommends for the frayed edges around the holes.
http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/f ... ilit=holes
I followed the steps as best I could (I really don't work well with adhesives), but there were more
strands missing than the method is designed to address.
Fortunately, I was able to flip the strap over and it looks fine.
Former exterior side of strap following attempted repair:
New and improved exterior side of strap:
I will keep an eye on things and keep up with the wear from now on.
Re: Problem solved
Thank you for the update Matt. I wish there was a different system for securing a strap, then hole and pin... I mean one is stuck with set holes and in many cases the strap is too loose or too tight. Some people make another hole in between trying to make it a perfect fit. However, if there was some other way to secure the strap with "micro adjustment" like way, it would be great. Also there would not be holes to be worried about, they always wear and get larger, fray, etc.
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Re: Problem solved
I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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Re: Problem solved
i love the infinite adjustment of the ted su dive buckle, but it's thick, as it was intended to balance--both aesthetically and actual girth--panerai and other large divers.carlodwc wrote:Thank you for the update Matt. I wish there was a different system for securing a strap, then hole and pin... I mean one is stuck with set holes and in many cases the strap is too loose or too tight. Some people make another hole in between trying to make it a perfect fit. However, if there was some other way to secure the strap with "micro adjustment" like way, it would be great. Also there would not be holes to be worried about, they always wear and get larger, fray, etc.
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Pam 305 comes with a buckle like that but it only works on certain straps.
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Re: Problem solved
this might work
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Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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12 year old. You set it up exactly for that reason. Don't be a dick.jeckyll wrote:I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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dick and hole, what else do we need to know?hoppyjr wrote:12 year old. You set it up exactly for that reason. Don't be a dick.jeckyll wrote:I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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Stop it. That is what got him into this mess to begin with.toxicavenger wrote:dick and hole, what else do we need to know?hoppyjr wrote:12 year old. You set it up exactly for that reason. Don't be a dick.jeckyll wrote:I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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Actually, it was a reference to Drews video, specifically to what he says at the end...hoppyjr wrote:12 year old. You set it up exactly for that reason. Don't be a dick.jeckyll wrote:I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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Sure it was.jeckyll wrote:Actually, it was a reference to Drews video, specifically to what he says at the end...hoppyjr wrote:12 year old. You set it up exactly for that reason. Don't be a dick.jeckyll wrote:I was waiting for someone with the mentality of a 4 year old to run with that comment.hoppyjr wrote:Yes, you do.jeckyll wrote:I need to pick up some contact cement and get working on improving my hole
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Matt, thanks a lot for this post and for the link, I had it seen this before and it will help me out a lot since the first Drew Canvas strap I bought (I think two years ago) has some wear and tear on it... Will get to work on it ASAP
Once again, Drew, you rock buddy!!!
Once again, Drew, you rock buddy!!!
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