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If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a dining
room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).

I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in a
2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3" thicker
ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a problem when
using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far enough like it
should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can hook on the
fabric.

Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of the
thickness of the cushions? Is it possible that the 3" will be too thick for
the fabric being used, or is it the best bet as it'll compress down to about
half that for install?

I cant just buy, because all sales are final for sanitary reasons on these
foam cushions

Thanks

"Brian" <> wrote in message
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> If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a dining
> room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).
>
> I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in a
> 2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3" thicker
> ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a problem when
> using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far enough like it
> should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can hook on the
> fabric.
>
> Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of
> the thickness of the cushions?

Try these for results:

http://www.prankplace.com/fun_whoopee.htm

GREAT! I ordered the two foot wide whoopee cushion for my chair, the self
re-inflating one. I can't wait!


"lee houston" <> wrote in message
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> "Brian" <> wrote in message
> news:459487a3$0$27056$...
>> If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a
>> dining room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).
>>
>> I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in
>> a 2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3"
>> thicker ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a
>> problem when using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far
>> enough like it should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can
>> hook on the fabric.
>>
>> Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of
>> the thickness of the cushions?
>
> Try these for results:
>
> http://www.prankplace.com/fun_whoopee.htm
>

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:12:38 -1000, Brian Has Frothed:

> If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a dining
> room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).
>
> I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in a
> 2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3" thicker
> ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a problem when
> using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far enough like it
> should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can hook on the
> fabric.
>
> Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of the
> thickness of the cushions? Is it possible that the 3" will be too thick for
> the fabric being used, or is it the best bet as it'll compress down to about
> half that for install?
>
> I cant just buy, because all sales are final for sanitary reasons on these
> foam cushions
>
> Thanks

Ask Buzzard in news:alt.buzzard.rules. He does this stuff for a living.

--
Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker, June 2004

COOSN-266-06-25794

"Brian" <> wrote in
news:459487a3$0$27056$:

> If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a
> dining room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).
>
> I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in
> a 2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3"
> thicker ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a
> problem when using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far
> enough like it should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can
> hook on the fabric.
>
> Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of
> the thickness of the cushions? Is it possible that the 3" will be too
> thick for the fabric being used, or is it the best bet as it'll compress
> down to about half that for install?
>
> I cant just buy, because all sales are final for sanitary reasons on
> these foam cushions
>
> Thanks

Instead of of using a solid seat board, you could cut-out an insert leaving
about a 3" border all around, with radii at the inside corners for
strength, then use a 3" wide straps closly-woven webbing, wrapped & tacked
to the bottom of the seat-board frame, then on the cushion - no matter what
thickness you decide - wrap it all around with a thin batting, similar to a
bandage wrap, that way it'll spring back faster and won't permanently
indent as quickly as the raw foam cushion simply coverd with upholstery
fabric...


Best wishes to all for a safe and joyous holiday season.

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that large pieces of coral,
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and attached to the skull
by common wood screws,
can make ordinary children look just like reindeer.

"Meat Plow" <> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:12:38 -1000, Brian Has Frothed:
>
> > If you saw my last post, you know I'm putting in a new cushion in a
dining
> > room chair (same fabric, though, flipped over).
> >
> > I finally located the 18x18 inch foam cushion I need but see it comes in
a
> > 2" thickness and a 3". I'm not sure what to buy. I'd like the 3" thicker
> > ofcourse for more comfort, but I am unsure if it'll pose a problem when
> > using the same fabric and not being able to stretch far enough like it
> > should, or if it'd compress down to the point where i can hook on the
> > fabric.
> >
> > Without rambling on any more, can anyone offer insight on the concern of
the
> > thickness of the cushions? Is it possible that the 3" will be too thick
for
> > the fabric being used, or is it the best bet as it'll compress down to
about
> > half that for install?
> >
> > I cant just buy, because all sales are final for sanitary reasons on
these
> > foam cushions
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Ask Buzzard in news:alt.buzzard.rules. He does this stuff for a living.

Generally, you measure the side of the cushion itself.. if the cushion has a
two inch
side to it.. you buy 3 inch foam... and it will compress down. Measure the
cushion
from stitch to stitch.. if its 3 inches thick.. buy four inch foam. 18x18
is a perfect
square.. most chairs are smaller in the back then the front.. and you can
use a sharp
knife to cut it.. slice it. Also, when cutting the foam to the shape of the
cushion...
make sure you cut it a half inch bigger on all sides for compression.. or
you will
end up with "floppy cushion" syndrom".

Ummmm...chair job.