[simpits-tech] curvey projects

Roy Coates simpits-tech@simpits.org
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 02:55:26 +0100 (BST)


On Sun, 25 Aug 2002 Inventmd@aol.com wrote:

> Just an idea borrowed from my other hobby Surfing….. 
> 
> Rather than bending MFD, I built the Aces seat with the curvy sides but a 
> straight seatback.  Then I used cardboard to form the curved seat back. Next 
> I cut a small hole and injected polyurethane foam -"Great Stuff" available in 
> any hardware store.
> My plan was to remove the cardboard and shape / sand the foam in preparation 
> for fiberglassing.  One can make any shape using this technique.  However, I 
> got lazy and left the cardboard and  simply painted it grey.  It doesn't 
> really look all that bad. And besides, it is covered with a cushion anyway.

Ingenious!

Nice job sir!

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Roy.