Homemade bolsters
03-31-2005, 08:55 AM
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Re: Homemade bolsters
Thanks folks. Start to finnish I have probably 10 hrs. in them. I taught myself to sew making a couple of pillows and then got at the seat. I will do the rear bench next.
Basically I took the old seat and raised the sides approx. 3 inches and the backrest 10 inches from the original design. I had always liked the bolsters that "lock" you in and this design keeps me locked in tighter than nuns underwear. The sides supports do look aggressive in the pics. In person they are proportionate to the rest of the seat.
I will do this again on another set now that I have learned a couple of things. One, foam design and shape is key and two, I used real heavy vinyl. If I went a little lighter, it won't take as long to work the wrinkles out.
Basically I took the old seat and raised the sides approx. 3 inches and the backrest 10 inches from the original design. I had always liked the bolsters that "lock" you in and this design keeps me locked in tighter than nuns underwear. The sides supports do look aggressive in the pics. In person they are proportionate to the rest of the seat.
I will do this again on another set now that I have learned a couple of things. One, foam design and shape is key and two, I used real heavy vinyl. If I went a little lighter, it won't take as long to work the wrinkles out.
03-31-2005, 08:56 AM
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Re: Homemade bolsters
Originally Posted by BOATMAN572
Nice job do you have any holes in your finger's!!!!
First attempt
I would say you've done quite well!
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03-31-2005, 09:31 AM
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When the weather warms up sit them in the sun and you can work the vinyl easier.We did that and got rid of some of the wrinkles. Tammy and I did the seats in our Scout last November http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=83931 .Its hard work and I think you did a helluva job!
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03-31-2005, 10:07 AM
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Re: Homemade bolsters
Most Excellent Job! 
Would add the extra support between the bolsters and go with SS tubing/flat plate design. I do not have a welder and no easy source for materials and was quoted Huge $$ to remake my supports in SS, settled for custom paint. due to Salt water here and SS screws had started corrosion welding on the screws. One day I'm going to buy that welder (when I have more garage space). Then watch out
Would add the extra support between the bolsters and go with SS tubing/flat plate design. I do not have a welder and no easy source for materials and was quoted Huge $$ to remake my supports in SS, settled for custom paint. due to Salt water here and SS screws had started corrosion welding on the screws. One day I'm going to buy that welder (when I have more garage space). Then watch out
03-31-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: Homemade bolsters
Actually, I just spoke with a local guy that could make bases and swim platforms.
My question is aluminum acceptable (Painted/powdercoated) or does it have to be stainless?
My question is aluminum acceptable (Painted/powdercoated) or does it have to be stainless?
