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.
-- Wil
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