Technical

[MJ2]

Hi

Awning Rail

I'm looking for a tool to create an opening in the awning rail for threading the awning bead in the vertical section away from the end. Can anyone suggest a supplier

Mac

 

[Guest]

The alluminium used by most manufacturers is of the soft pliable type so it bends around the curves.

I would not play around with it, you may regret it.

May be a dealers workshop could help.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I borrowed the tool from my dealer

Its just 2 strips of steel about 2 in wide welded together with a gap that is the thickness of the awning rail

It has a handle and you just place it in the groove and lever the rail open

 

[WatsonJohnG]

It depends on the rail

Bailey seem to use thicker stiffer alloy

I have done one on a Swift with a length of 2in X 1in timber a foot or so long

Place the narrow end on the outer section of the rail in the slot and give a sharp tap with a hammer

 

[gooner44]

I did mine with a 1" cold chisel, tap it in & lever gently.

Good luck it just needs a bold attitude!

 

[MJ2]

Hi

Many thanks for all yor advice. Job done.

Mac