I think I would use half inch CDX. It is used for wall or roof sheathing so
is kind of rough, but has better weather resistant glue and doesn't cost as
much as finished. A little belt sanding will do wonders so it doesn't snag the
cloth of the cushions.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: john schwery
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:39 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor love seat?
Ron, the seat is made of a tubular frame, I would guess 3/inch 4
metal. In the middle, there are 2 tube pieces running from front to
back. We thought of just drilling holes kin the wood and using zip
ties to secure it. So, how thick should the wood be?
earlier, Ron Yearns, wrote:
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>Some of my answer would depend on the material the frame is. If wood
>that you can sink screws into, or plastic or metal that screws or
>bolts can be put through would secure the board, plywood. If you can
>secure the board around the edge a thinner material can be used.
>Even one fourth would work if you have at least one inch of material
>past the hole where the screws would go. If you don't intend to
>fasten it down half inch will work unless someone is very overweight.
>Ron
>----- Original Message -----
>From: john schwery
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 6:05 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor love seat?
>
>We have an outdoor love seat which is not comfortable because the
>straps either stretch and move or break. they seem to be made of a
>solid plastic stuff about a 32nd of an inch thick. I'm thinking of
>putting a piece of plywood under the cushion. What thickness of wood
>should I use?
>
>John
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John
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