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Today I cut apart the seat springs from the upholstery. I am going to make new wood frames. I'll stick to replicating original just for the sake of it. Makes me wonder, have any of you folks just cut them out of plywood? 3/4 Marine Grade Ply would be the cats meow. Al W.
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Made mine out of white ash and flatcar oak. ![[Linked Image from i1176.photobucket.com]](http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x324/landman2/Seatshellframe027.jpg)
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Definately go with solid wood. You want something fairly soft so it's easy to staple into but hard enough so the staples will hold. I can't see any advantage in using plywood and I'm sure it was never used in 1929. Solid wood is stronger, looks much better and is much nicer to work with.
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I agree with Arend. Although ply would be an easy fabrication, the material must hold your staples or tacks firm. You also have to consider the seat adjuster and wood screws used. Some of the fasteners might have to be located on the edge of your material and ply will not do.
If you want to save time you can buy the seat wood from Hampton or try the Filling Station, they used to carry them.
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