Sven
I made copies of plastic seats used for public use in halls etc. I cut the
top of the back down as it increased space needed unnecessarily and laid 4
plies of BID. I cut the side edge toward the front to narrow it slight
(overlapping the edge)
To mount the front edge I made side pieces (rombus shaped with rows of holes
for adjusting pins in the seat fronts where one needs to be adjustable) and
the back is suspended by a seat belt strap up and over the headrest. This
arrangement allows adjustment for short and long legs and the height of the
front allows long people to rest their knees high to absorb length while
reclining the back.
I intend to line with sheepskin.
I could send my very rough sketches scanned by Kingsley Hurst directly to
those interested.
JR (Bob) Gowing UK Kit 327 in Oz, (foam wings)
Mod 70 almost installed before topping out.
----- Original Message -----
From: "paul atkinson" <paul@theatkinsons.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Europa-List: seats
<paul@theatkinsons.demon.co.uk>
>
> Sven
>
> I copied the shape of my seat back from a peugeot 205 which I had always
> found comfortable after several hours. I shaped a block of foam to match
> it and then laid up 2 plies of bid onto it. I added some foam and glass
> stiffeners to the back of the layup to preserve its shape and then got it
> upholstered. The end result is very comfortable. It was rather labour
> intensive but worth the effort. Temperfoam is definately a good idea for
> the base not only for comfort, but for its energy absorbtion, which might
> save your spine after a heavy impact.
> If you would like more details contact me off list.
>
> Paul
>
> From: "Sven den Boer" <svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
> Subject: Europa-List: Seating
>
> <svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
>
> Dear Europaphiles,
>
> A problem with seating occurs to me.
> After an hour or so my back feels like broken.
> Current cushions are filled with ordinary polyetherfoam types of 5/6 cm
> thicknes.
>
> Any designs and/or material tips/vendors available to help me out ?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Sven den Boer
> The Netherlands
>
>
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