• John Dickerson
    0
    Ok so I have a bus coming in with some generic basic bucket seats. I have to replace all the foam bottom cushions and I’m trying to figure out the best and most economical way to do these seat bottoms. They are just a wedge , how do I create that wedge easily. This is a church bus for a small church with a small budget. They will pay whatever the bill is, but I’d really like to keep it as low as possible. Also the backs are in better shape. But there is one that I will have to completely redo, any advice on that would be great as well. But the bottoms are the bigger deal there are 14 of them to do! Thanks so much I’m advance!!80ndfi8prtno6ggm.jpeg
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  • William Duffy
    13
    Watch this video. The shows a jig to cut a wedge. Hope it helps.
    https://youtu.be/tEckoWJ4GMI
  • Eric Gordon
    41
    Just a thought to save the customer on cost of new foam is to repair/rebuild the existing. Glue burlap onto the frame and thick jute onto the bottom of the existing foam. Glue foam in damaged areas of the existing and grind to shape. Make up your covers with 1/2' foam sewn into it and this should provide great results.
  • Natalie Pankonin
    6
    I second what Eric says, just repair as needed and strengthen up the existing foam. Only thing I would add is some dacron over the existing cushions - just gives you one more layer plus it will protect the foam from spills.
  • Nadeem Muaddi
    84
    I agree with Eric.

    If you insist on new foam and are looking to save time, here's an option: Order your foam from Albright's Supply and tell them how you want it cut. They offer free foam cutting. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/2ZPw9OQ

    Of course, you'll need to tell them what type/density foam and dimensions you'll need.
  • John Dickerson
    0
    I think I will just fix the foam. Thanks guys and girls!
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