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Re: foam seat carving

Posted By: Shawn Baker
Date: Tuesday, 14 May 2002, at 8:57 a.m.

In Response To: Re: how about foam seat? *Pic* (John Leonard)

: I know Nick recomends an angle grinder in his
: book, but I used a piece of dragon skin (metal sandpaper)and it took a
: while, but worked fine.

A kitchen bread knife or electric carving knife works well for rough-shaping. Especially a cheap bread knife which can be flexed for cutting compound concave curves. Finish shape with dragonskin and sandpaper.

Shawn

Messages In This Thread

where you sit reviews
LeeG -- Sunday, 12 May 2002, at 11:39 a.m.

Re: how about foam seat?
Alex M -- Sunday, 12 May 2002, at 2:53 p.m.

Re: how about foam seat?
Tim Mattson -- Sunday, 12 May 2002, at 3:58 p.m.

Re: leg ramps
Alex M -- Sunday, 12 May 2002, at 4:38 p.m.

Re: how about foam seat? *Pic*
John Leonard -- Monday, 13 May 2002, at 4:58 p.m.

Re: foam seat carving
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 14 May 2002, at 8:57 a.m.

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