Couple of burning questions about table materials.

the3rd · #21 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 07:07 PM

Don't use 2" foam for the rail. Not only is it unnecessary and harder to work with, it looks bad. Like a pillow wrapped around your table. I personally don't like headliner, but I don't see any problem with it the way you are making your topper. Good luck.

Wylecoyo · #22 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by the3rd

Don't use 2" foam for the rail. Not only is it unnecessary and harder to work with, it looks bad. Like a pillow wrapped around your table. I personally don't like headliner, but I don't see any problem with it the way you are making your topper. Good luck.

I finished buying all my materials today and 2 inch foam was all I could get. I went a bunch of different places and the 2 inch foam at JOANN's turned out to be my only option. I think I can make it work though.

For wood I went with 1/4 inch luan from Home Despot and I am going to make the base and rail both with this so the extra thickness in foam will help make up for the thin wood.

I went with luan as I am building a topper and trying to keep the weight down. I appreciate everyone's advice and insight - I hope I can pull this off.

the3rd · #23 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylecoyo

I finished buying all my materials today and 2 inch foam was all I could get. I went a bunch of different places and the 2 inch foam at JOANN's turned out to be my only option. I think I can make it work though.

For wood I went with 1/4 inch luan from Home Despot and I am going to make the base and rail both with this so the extra thickness in foam will help make up for the thin wood.

I went with luan as I am building a topper and trying to keep the weight down. I appreciate everyone's advice and insight - I hope I can pull this off.

1/4" wood should help compensate. I like 1/2" wood, but most like 3/4" when making a rail.