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Re: How did you get the foam so smooth?
By:Marcel R. in Portland, Or.
Date: 9/9/2003, 6:10 pm
In Response To: How did you get the foam so smooth? *NM* (Brian Ervin)

I cheated. I let Joe make the seat. I have since seen him demonstrat his technique and have replicated some of it in building the seatback for my new SOF. Start with a right-angle grinder with a 36 or 50 grit disc to do the gross shaping. A light touch and a strong grip on the grinder are critical, as foam disappears at a shocking rate. Never stop moving with the tool. When you get the basic shape you want, shape with a piece of sandpaper (60 or 80 grit) wrapped around a piece of minicell. That is enough for a reasonably smooth finish. You can use finer grit paper for a smoother finish. If you want it really smooth, apply spray adhesive and cover with lycra or speaker fabric. I like the grip of the 80 grit finish.

Joe (Greenley) feel free to correct me if I have misspoke on the process.

Regards,

Marcel

Messages In This Thread

Other: Fitting kayak to me?
Scott Gage -- 9/9/2003, 1:11 pm
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me? *LINK*
Marcel R. in Portland, OR -- 9/12/2003, 10:35 pm
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me? *LINK*
Mitch Isoe -- 9/14/2003, 6:18 am
Thanks for all the suggestions. Scott Gage *NM*
Scott Gage -- 9/15/2003, 10:19 am
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me?
Jay Babina -- 9/10/2003, 8:12 am
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me?
Paul Jacob -- 9/9/2003, 3:44 pm
Re: Instructor vs Tape *LINK*
Brad Farr -- 9/11/2003, 3:19 pm
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me?
Scott Gage -- 9/9/2003, 3:48 pm
Re: Other: Fitting kayak to me? *LINK* *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, Or. -- 9/9/2003, 2:00 pm
Bad pic link. Here is the right one. Sorry :) *NM* *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, Or. -- 9/9/2003, 2:04 pm
Foam Seat & Backrest
Grant -- 9/10/2003, 10:11 am
Re: Foam Seat & Backrest *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, Or. -- 9/10/2003, 12:04 pm
Re: Foam Seat & Backrest
Grant -- 9/10/2003, 12:15 pm
Re: Foam Seat & Backrest *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, OR -- 9/10/2003, 3:19 pm
Re: Foam Seat & Backrest
Chris Moore -- 9/14/2003, 11:31 am
Re: Foam Seat & Backrest
Grant -- 9/10/2003, 3:26 pm
How did you get the foam so smooth? *NM*
Brian Ervin -- 9/9/2003, 4:50 pm
Re: How did you get the foam so smooth?
Marcel R. in Portland, Or. -- 9/9/2003, 6:10 pm
Re: How did you get the foam so smooth? *LINK* *Pic*
GrantG -- 9/9/2003, 7:39 pm
Re: Bad pic link. Here is the right one. Sorry :)
Scott Gage -- 9/9/2003, 3:10 pm