Re: [Paddlewise] Seat fabrication AAARGH

From: Looze, John & Donna <looze_at_gemstate.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 18:34:54 -0600
> I'm midway through my "build-my-own-seat-from-minicell" project, and in
> high annoyance.>

My Method;

Once the foam is in the rough shape of the bottom, tape 80 or 50 grit
sandpaper to the bottom.  Slide foam over sandpaper a couple of times.  Look
at the bottom of foam.  If it has only been sanded in a one or two spots,
scrape them with a hacksaw blade to take those areas down a little faster.
Repeat until the paper is sanding over the whole bottom of the foam. Which,
obviously, means the foam is now conforming to the bottom.
    Before applying, and after removing the sand paper, while the foam is on
the bottom exert firm but light pressure.  Try to slide stiff but flexible
object, eg, the hacksaw blade, underneath the foam.  That will also help
give you a feel for the fit.
JKL



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