Re: [Paddlewise] Minicell Foam for Cockpit

I used closed cell foam in the guise of a sleeping bag pad purchased at
a local kmart for 6.00, probably enough to do 3 or 4 yaks.  It is thin,
so I built it up similar to a topographic map.
It doesn't seem to be quite as nice as the closed cell neoprene I
subsequently purchased from my industrial supplier which comes in at 2"
and is easily formed on a stationary disk sander.
I used scotch super 90  to adhere it, but was informed by a kind person
on the list that this is not considered waterproof and there are better
contact adhesives for this.  I have had no problem with it at this
point, but I was very careful of doing relief cuts at acute angles,
chamfer edges subject to friction, and used the curve of the foam to
follow the contour of the seat as best I can.
After being in it a couple of days ago, seems that I will have to add a
couple of layers to compensate for the loss of winter padding...oh, and
this stuff is blue.

ssives_at_erols.com wrote:
> 
> When asking around, remember that foam shops often refer to it as
> closed cell foam.  It comes in either black or gray, and in various
> thicknesses --- none of which is cheap!
> 
>   - Scott Ives
> 
> Arthur Hebert wrote:
> >
> > >I am trying to find some in the northern suburbs of Chicago.  Most
> > >places seem not to have even heard of minicell, even under another
> > >name.  Any suggestions, including mail-order or web-based?  Thanks.


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