Pietenpol-List: Headrest

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Pietenpol-List: Headrest

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Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Ray Krause asked me about the headrest I have fabricated, so I thought I wouldstart a new topic for it. First, I built my turtle deck about 2" higher thanthe drawing call for. Because I really like the look of the headrest I decidedto add one. I applied a base of 1/16" ply on the turtle deck as an attachmentpoint for the headrest. I roughed out the shape and size and made a plug orform to lay up the fiber glass. The plug is made from laminated constructionfoam sheet. Laminations glued together with 3M spray adhesive. I added a 1/4"ply sheet to the front of the plug for attaching a foam cushion. I used clearpacking tape as a mold release. (Can't say enough about having the Bingelisbooks as how-to's) I wanted a flange around the base of the headrest in orderto facilitate attaching to the deck. I left the foam plug inside the fiberglass shell after completing it for additional stiffness and strength. It addedvery little weight. The shell was smoothed with sanding and filler and primed.As yet the headrest is not permanently attached, but I think T88 willdo the trick and when covered with the Ceconite, all will blend well. Pics attached.--------Robert CaldwellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc0 ... __________
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