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Posted by Phaedrine on April 23, 2006, 2:54 pm
Awhile back I posted that my old sleeve board fell apart whilst I was
attempting to remove the old cover to make a new one. What I thought
was made of wood was made of particle board instead. It was the kind
collapsable kind made by Dritz. So after much discussion and searching,
I finally ordered and received a new one from Manhattan Wardrobe Supply.
And boy is it a beaut!!! I am so glad I passed by the June Tailor board
even though I had to pay substantially more. My new board is
non-collapsable (yay!), made of wood, very sturdy, and has a 5 inch
high, 14 inch long C clamp holding the two boards together. The clamp
is very structural unlike most of the dinky ones you see. The covers
are muslin and made especially for this board. It was $45 and worth
every penny. The best thing about it is how well it works. How I wish
I'd had it years ago as it would have saved me so much time over the
long run.
My advice to serious beginners: Get a quality wood sleeve board from
the onset. It really makes a huge difference.
Phae
--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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