[Farmall] Combine Canvases Needed

[John Hall]

We had some repaired back around '90 at a company that made/repaired 
awnings. We also have a large set of needles--I think they are referred to 
as tapestry needles. Every year we check and patch as needed the canvases on 
the binder. If you need matl for patches, funeral home tents are about the 
same stuff as canvases are made from. For thread we use string like you 
would string up beans on. Looper twine might would work if it's not too 
heavy--and if you could find it.


John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Jones" <aljones at ncfreedom.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:18 PM
Subject: [Farmall] Combine Canvases Needed


>I am getting my IH 52R combine ready for the field.  About all that is
> left (that I know about--you never know a combine is ready for the field
> until you are actually in the field working, or trying to work) is the
> canvases.  When I got it, it came with the long, lower canvas.  Except,
> it apparently is for an Allis All-Crop or something else because it is
> too wide.  No problema, I have a NOS canvas for a 52R. Went to put it on
> today.  Turns out, the NOS canvas seems to be for a 52R, the part number
> stenciled on it is correct, but it is too short. About 20 inches too
> short!!   I am stumped on this. I checked the parts book, the main, long
> canvas is part number 28662KC. My canvas is 28662KD, which is supposed
> to work. Now, the parts book also lists a 20964K "canvas extension." I
> am wondering if this is what I need. Why the heck is my canvas too
> short???
>
> I have another canvas that has some damage that if I can find someone to
> sew it, I could make an extension to make my canvas work. I am wondering
> if someone who does horse tack could do what I need, or maybe a tent and
> awning shop? I understand many Amish craftsmen make binder and combine
> canvases, that may be an option for later but I need something in the
> next three weeks! The other alternative is to contact Legg Co. in Kansas
> and see if they have one. They show canvases for a 12A JD, couple of All
> Crops, and a 64 and 76 IH, but no 52R. (ex SW their link is Legg Co. )
>
> Perchance does anyone have a set of canvases for a 52R?  If nothing
> else, I wish I had the exact measurements for both canvases so maybe I
> can have some made later.
>
>
> Ideas welcome!
> Al
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