On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:39:07 GMT, Puddin' Man
wrote:


Hi,

Is it practical to get some scraps from an awning fabricator and
sew or otherwise fashion a cover for the AC Condensing Unit in
my backyard?

For those about to recommend leaving the AC-CU uncovered, don't.
I've already evaluated that, and I definitely need a cover for
my purposes. Also don't need advice re % coverage, etc. I got
that figgered.

Just don't know if canvas is best. Never worked with it.

AC-CU is rectangular, top is about 30" square. The side of the
cover would extend down maybe 18".

Is it practical to just get a big sewing needle (I might have 1),
lay it out, cut the canvas (scissors?) and sew it?



Sunforger Marine Canvas is treated for water, mildew,
and fire resistance. "resistant" does not mean "proof"
particularly, fire-resistant just means that it merely burns
when exposed to flame, rather than turning into an instant
curtain of napalm, like nylon tents do.

It will sew with a denim needle and any heavy-duty
home machine, although you probably can't do
rolled seams with anything modern.

How much do you actually need? I've got a fair
amount of 58" wide scrap cluttering up my
diningroom.

--Goedjn