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Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2019 7:08 am |
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I have an old seat that could use new foam. Read on an old thread that CW Edgar and Joe Naylor recommend #140 foam. I know you can't buy this off the shelf at a retailer. Anyone know where to order it?
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 7 Apr 2019 8:39 am
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Found this site on a search. Looks like they will sell pieces cut to size (but expensive). I know nothing about the site other than I found it doing a search for "#140 foam".
https://www.foamcenter.com/products/high-compression-foam-pro140
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Rick Barnhart
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2019 11:02 am
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Thanks for the link, Jack
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Jim Pitman
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Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2019 3:48 pm
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| I made a seat and regret using a soft thick foam. I sit down and I sink a couple inches. I'm guessing synthetic horse hair or some higher density stuff is better. I'm not sure how foam is rated (obviously). |
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William Liemandt
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New Mexico
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 10 Apr 2019 3:33 pm
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I made the mistake of repacking my seat with WalMart foam. 30 seconds later, It's like sitting on a board.
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Eric OHara
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Peru, NY, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2019 7:03 pm
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Thanks for the links. Looked all over for
Good foam at a reasonable price- this looks
like it fits the bill. Thanks. Eric
PS - man this forum is helpful/ handy
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 16 Apr 2019 5:20 am
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I'm going to re-foam my seat "again." Upon reading about foam density, I'm leaning toward 1.8 density @ 44lbs compression. Is 44 too firm?
Would several layers of quality carpet padding work well and last a long time?
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Larry Dering
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 16 Apr 2019 6:38 am
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| Dennis, I don't know for sure but I would go extra firm. I thought they offered a 2.5. It seems like the rating system is not clear. I had my couch redone and they put a really firm foam with little give if any. We love it. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in. |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 17 Apr 2019 8:54 pm
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I found some on ebay rated 1.8 density and 55lb compression which I think is extra firm. 1 X 24 X 82.
$22.00. It's being shipped.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Boss 59 Fender pedal for preamp, NDR-5 Atlantic Delay & Reverb, two Quilter 201 amps, 2- 12" Eminence EPS-12C speakers, ShoBud Pedal, 1949 Epiphone D-8. Revelation preamp into a Crown XLS 1002 power amp. |
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Eric OHara
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Peru, NY, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2019 6:52 am
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Received the foam I ordered from Wings
And Wheels. Great service and foam is
Super comfortable. Exceeds what I had
Before. EO
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GFI S-10 Ultra (GFI II pickup)
Sho-Bud Super Pro (wood necks) w/BL Pickups
RQ Jones Retrofit
Beard Decophonic 57/ Fishman JD preamp
Goodrich 6122-R
Walrus Slotva Reverb, JHS Thunderbolt, ZVEX fuzz factory
Evans JE-200, RE-150
Peavey Nashville 112, 400
Keal Cases |
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 21 Feb 2020 6:41 am
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I had excellent results with my second try. 1.8 and 55lbs compression. Months later, the seat is holding it's form and comfortable.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Boss 59 Fender pedal for preamp, NDR-5 Atlantic Delay & Reverb, two Quilter 201 amps, 2- 12" Eminence EPS-12C speakers, ShoBud Pedal, 1949 Epiphone D-8. Revelation preamp into a Crown XLS 1002 power amp. |
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Eric Philippsen
From:
Central Florida USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2020 9:27 am
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| Some years ago I ordered a Steelers Choice seat. In talking with Joe Naylor, the maker, about it he mentioned he uses the same foam that is used in the seats of long distance aircraft. Those pilots have to sit for many, many hours. |
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Dale Rottacker
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Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2022 5:16 am
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| Eric Philippsen wrote: |
| Some years ago I ordered a Steelers Choice seat. In talking with Joe Naylor, the maker, about it he mentioned he uses the same foam that is used in the seats of long distance aircraft. Those pilots have to sit for many, many hours. |
Steelers Choice is made by Dan Rollins
SteelSeat is/was made by Joe Naylor ... Still trying to track down what Joe actually used
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 7 Dec 2022 6:10 am
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I ordered high density foam rubber on ebay 3 years ago and rebuilt my seat. It's still holding original shape. No butt pocket developed like the old foam rubber.
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Joe Naylor
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Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2022 2:51 pm steelseat foam
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I have some and will sell for $20 + $5 postage.
email me direct at joe.naylor@att.net
Joe
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Dale Rottacker
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Walla Walla Washington, USA
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