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Re: Sit on Top
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 2/16/2000, 5:06 pm
In Response To: Sit on Top (Jim Eisenmenger)

> Dang it all, Shawn!! That is such a cool idea, now I have no choice but to
> build a sit on top using the methods in that link. Can't you guys leave me
> alone? ;^)

We're all addicts and we want to drag you down to our level! Bwahaha-ha-ha!

> Does anyone know of a mail or online supplier for blocks of foam like
> that? Or would it be available at lumber yards? I know I've never seen
> anything like that.

I've got a local supplier (Western Montana) for chunks of 1-lb. or 2-lb. density up to 16' x 4' x 30". I'm sure any EPS (extruded polystyrene) manufacturer could sell you the same.

If I remember correctly, the 2# is about $4 per cubic foot, the 1# is $2.50 or so per CF.

I can get it in in about a week--shipping it to you might be another matter entirely!

FWIW, I've heard it's very difficult to shape a plug like that and make both sides symmetrical.

shawn

Messages In This Thread

idea for quick cinstruction
Ryan White -- 2/16/2000, 2:50 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Chris Dore -- 2/16/2000, 7:50 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Jason -- 2/17/2000, 9:58 am
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Chris Dore -- 2/17/2000, 12:56 pm
What do you build at work? (no text)
David Dick -- 2/17/2000, 2:05 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Jason -- 2/17/2000, 1:17 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Bill -- 2/16/2000, 6:17 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Shawn Baker -- 2/17/2000, 10:07 am
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Bill -- 2/17/2000, 5:08 pm
Re: idea for quick cinstruction
Jack -- 2/17/2000, 3:13 pm
Blue foam/epoxy construction
Shawn Baker -- 2/16/2000, 3:26 pm
Re: Blue foam/epoxy construction
Jack Martin -- 2/16/2000, 8:13 pm
Sit on Top
Jim Eisenmenger -- 2/16/2000, 4:35 pm
Re: Sit on Top
Shawn Baker -- 2/16/2000, 5:06 pm
Re: Sit on Top
Jim Eisenmenger -- 2/17/2000, 7:07 am
Re: Foam-core Sit on Top
Shawn Baker -- 2/17/2000, 9:55 am