Ron, ok. thanks. earlier, Ron Yearns, wrote: > > >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: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >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: > > > > > >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><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] > >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 > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > >John > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
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