And on the topic of tips for staple type canvas replacement, there's
some great looking ideas here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=536086&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=sir+sam+upholstery&start=0

The entire thread is on poptop rehab, but around about page 5, there's
some staple canvas specific tips.

And this tool happens to be on sale locally

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/HandTools/MultiTipScrewdrivers/PRD~0588626P/Mastercraft+29-pc+Screwdriver+Set.jsp?locale=en

Not sure if it will be of any use, but will give it a look.

Neil.

On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Will removing the upper bed make canvas replacement, top still
> installed, any easier?
>
> My canvas has the staples.

--
Neil n

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