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Old 01-17-2007, 08:04 PM
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Talking Cut Pieces

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Note, SeatFoam also has cut pieces they will sell you for the bolsters on the bottom and the back sides... Just ask them.
Thanks Alan
I should have thought of that myself. Just sent a request to Hi-Tech for some bolster foam to go along with my kit. That way all the foam will have a FAA fire rating.
I'll let you know how they reply.
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Old 01-17-2007, 11:40 PM
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Thanks Alan
I should have thought of that myself. Just sent a request to Hi-Tech for some bolster foam to go along with my kit. That way all the foam will have a FAA fire rating.
I'll let you know how they reply.
Tom
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Old 01-18-2007, 07:00 PM
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Unhappy Conforfoam bolsters? cut pieces

Not only did I not think of them, Hi-Tech was very diplomatic in informing me in a email today that if I opened my eyes (they didn't really say this but made their point) I would have found a complete description of what's available in bolsters right in the literature that they had already sent me with my foam order.......Oh Well, anyway here's what they have:
1. Seat Wedges Contour ( the same shape as shoe moulding you find on most baseboards, one rounded edge)
Used on seat sides and or top and bottom.
Made of Confor foam CF42 soft with FAR burn spec.
2"X3.5"X20" $12.00 each
2"X3.5"X26" $15.00 each

2. Seat Wedges Angled ( in the shape of a right triangle, sharp edges)
Used the same as above with the same sizes and prices.

3. They also stock TVB which is 1/2" regular polyfoam with cloth backing which is 54" wide. Used as a backing material for the upholstery.
That is sold for $4.75 per linear foot.

They also stock many other grades of foam, some foam laminates, full sheets and also vibration & noise dampening material.
If your interested in any of these just drop them a email and I'm sure they would be happy to send you the product info sheet. They seem to be very nice people.
Tom
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Old 01-25-2007, 06:59 PM
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Talking Hi-Tech Bolsters

For anyone interested, I received my bolsters today from Jim & Janice at Hi-Tech. There made from the pink Conforfoam and just like the rest of the Conforfoam they are really amazing. I kind of made up a little seat from the the components to try it out and the seat just forms to your body shape and is really comfortable. I once flew a Ercoupe with Air-Tex seats from Oshkosh back to upstate NY in a day and I couldn't stand upright for a week. I can't wait for my first long trip in these seats. Hi-Tech's service is very fast.
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:33 PM
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Question WTB seat cushion foam

Will need to put seats in the 7 soon. Does anyone have cushion foam kit or any help on how to do cushions?
Mike Anderson e-mail oldmikerv7@yahoo.com
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Old 02-25-2007, 09:43 PM
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I don't know if you want a custom solution or if you're willing to do a little fabrication on your own... If you're considering the do-it-yourself method, you might take a look at www.efoamstore.com. I'm planning to order the foam for my Midget Mustang from them. Don't tell them it's going in an airplane! The darned lawyers have got them convinced that their cushions will burst into flames if used in an aircraft!

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Old 02-25-2007, 09:43 PM
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Will need to put seats in the 7 soon. Does anyone have cushion foam kit or any help on how to do cushions?
Mike Anderson e-mail oldmikerv7@yahoo.com
If you buy seat cushions from Van's, they come complete with a pattern for the fabric. Good luck.
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Old 02-26-2007, 05:29 AM
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Question Fabric Pattern

Anyone have a pattern for the fabric they're willing to share?

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Old 04-10-2007, 04:07 PM
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Default Hi Tech Foams - Confor Foam - very nice stuff!!!

I realize this post fizzled out a few weeks ago but after reading the various positive comments I ordered Hi Tech Foam's recommended three layers for my RV project. Pink, blue and green. The foam assortment arrived this morning so I put the three different density seat layers on a crate and sat down at my desk to continue with my work day as usual. I am quite surprised and pleased about it. As the description says, it slowly sinks in and conforms to your body but doesn't bottom out. It even forms around my wallet. Hi highly recommend Confor Foam. I fugured the seat foam might as well be the best I can get if I'm going through the effort to roll my own. Thanks very much to the assorted posting participants. One more item off my "need to purchase" list.

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Old 04-10-2007, 06:10 PM
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Another endorsement for HiTech Foams. I purchased two 1" medium foam squares that I fit under the not very supportive (that's being kind) foam in our CT. Very good stuff, quick shipping, included samples and a catalog of sorts.
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