Date:         Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:23:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <wil@CHARMFX.COM>
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From:         Wil Haslup <wil@CHARMFX.COM>
Subject:      Re: inside door panel materials?
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Jonce Fancher wrote:
> as for the door panel board it comes in 2 sizes and can come in Tan and or Black. it is thin and durable and take some water getting on it. unlike masonite or
> hardboard. also is much easier to cut. it can be purchased at most automotive upholstery shops. look in the phone book under auto upholstery. most shops that
> specialize in sofas will not know where to get it. if you want more details i can get them for you but i use the black panels and cut them witha fine jig saw blade
> or fine circular saw blade bit tough on a razor knife. hope this helps. c-ya Jonce

...sounds good...I hadn't heard of this.

I've found masonite pretty easy to cut with a jig saw and easy to
file/rasp on the edges.  Depending on what's available to a person I'm
thinking fixing some plastic to the back can add some protection from water.


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Wil


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