Custom/Hybrid Cutting/Sanding Turf Underpadding

[Roo]

the black/more dense/squishy stuff.


what the best way to cut a clean/straight edge, and possible bevel it to look decent?


i saw 8MM underpadding being used on the tray sides of a ski and want to do this same idea - just forgot to ask what method they used to cut/shape it to looks so good.

thanks for your input.

 

[Pablo]

I use a flap sander on a dremel

 

[Kny21]

I don't think what you saw was padding, unless it was firsthand, HT makes a smooth sheet of turf that might look like the thin padding.

Under padding with tear, gouge if let exposed IME.

 

[Dirtybird]

Why all the questions?
Are you not going with the standard just big enuff to stand on and a little on the top of the footholds? : )

 

[Roo]

it was under padding - i asked. very soft and squishy. it was tits.

dirtybird you just worry about your 550 lookin' thing over there. :starwars:

 

[butti]

The black underpadding is very hard to work with. It does not heat mold or machine like turf I use it in the tops of my footholds with smooth turf on the sides.

 

[keith t]

flapwheel

 

[Roo]

thanks for the ideas - i'll experiment on some test pieces first as well.

when i tried cutting / shaping 25mm, it didn't go so well.

 

[smoofers]

I've had success using the coarsest grit I can (usually 40-60) on an orbital sander as well as hand sanding. The padding must be adequately glued down. The trick I have found is to use just enough pressure to start removing material without pressing down enough that the padding absorbs the sanding motion. It takes some practice. As for cutting a straight line through the stuff.... damn near impossible.

 

[Roo]

I've had success using the coarsest grit I can (usually 40-60) on an orbital sander as well as hand sanding. The padding must be adequately glued down. The trick I have found is to use just enough pressure to start removing material without pressing down enough that the padding absorbs the sanding motion. It takes some practice. As for cutting a straight line through the stuff.... damn near impossible.

good idea on glue down first... really.

i know what you mean by the material moving with the sanding motion...

 

[Pablo]

Might try a "hot knife". U can get one at harbor freight. I bet it would cut the hell outta that padding.

 

[aussiemat]

electric carving knife for cutting and flap wheel for final finishing

Matty

 

[Proformance1]

If its thin enough it will cut with a new razor and for clean up i used 60 grit. Some power tools some by hand. It works pretty well but you have to take your time. 25 mm didnt work so well

 

[Dirtybird]

it was under padding - i asked. very soft and squishy. it was tits.

dirtybird you just worry about your 550 lookin' thing over there. :starwars:

Funny thing is this 550 lookin thing lands rolls.........is your fancy looking thing broke? :flowers1:

 

[Roo]

Funny thing is this 550 lookin thing lands rolls.........is your fancy looking thing broke? :flowers1:

you've never had your 550 looking thing on the water yet... how would you know?

 

[XSRick]

Roo,
If you have access to a bandsaw, it's perfect for cutting the plush 25mm. -We Use a dynafile to help shape 'em.



TeamXscream.com

 

[AtomicPunk]

a fresh slim blade olfa knife that is extended will get you close.... definitely glue down first.

 

[NVJAY775]

I use a serrated 12" carving knife to get straight cuts. Works awesome. And a smaller one for tighter spots. It works very fast and easy when rough shaping, or when I need a real straight cut. Then sanding, flapper dremel, orbital sander, angle grinder with flapper disc. Whatever it takes pretty much.