Jacket Hold Down

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ROADSIDE
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Anyone have a recommendation for a quality jacket hold down that doesnt cost more then my auto?

Heck I will settle for a trick or trade secret..... ;)
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I don't know how handy you are in a garage, but here's one you might be able to use...

Hints...
- Use a file to remove any sharp edges before you bend the metal. DON'T SKIP DOING THIS OR YOU'LL SLASH YOUR COATS. Not a good thing.
- If you can, it helps to bend the metal so that it forms a U shape, with one side being only about 1/4" tall. This bend will wrap around the bottom of the pallet to give extra strength and a better hold down.

Remember with coats, though, that it is extremely difficult to do multi-color work that requires tight tolerances. Because there is usually a lining, the coats like to slide ever so slightly (sometimes only 1/32", but it's enough to notice).
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Yeah I know what you mean about the moving ever so slightly....
I messed up a couple jackets bad the other day...

Thanks
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