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Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
By:Greg Hughes
Date: 1/1/2002, 1:20 pm

: Not sure, but I don't see why not.

: I think it will probably bond ok to the first couple of mm of the foam, but
: any movement or flexing would shear the foam. The question for me is why
: would you want to do this? That stuff is too expensive to use as a mold.
: IMHO, anyway
: James, STILL not finished his GB 8), Neely

I bought a tractor seat from Princess Auto. It is foam covered in vinyl. There is no backing or frame of any sort so I am attempting to make the back rest somewhat rigid and then use it as a kayak seat.

Messages In This Thread

Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
Greg Hughes -- 12/31/2001, 3:50 pm
Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
Tom Johansen -- 1/1/2002, 9:52 pm
Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
mike allen ---> -- 1/2/2002, 5:40 pm
Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
James Neely -- 1/1/2002, 10:37 am
Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
Greg Hughes -- 1/1/2002, 1:20 pm
Re: Material: Bulkhead Sealant and Epoxy Questions
Ray Port Angeles -- 1/1/2002, 3:16 pm