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[BigRig]

Hey guys I am looking for large sheets 4x8 of cardboard cardstock at least 1\8 thick. I am asking the trimmers out here for advice on a foldable alternative if grooves are cut in or perforations so it can fold.

Happy trimming crew!

[Cody]

Are you covering these panels with material? If so, could you do it so the seam or fold is actually a sewn seam between panels and make individual panels. Like a foldable gym mat? I hope that makes sense.

[BigRig]

@Cody, one big ass panel and stitching through the cardstock for a headliner.

[BigRig]

@Cody, sheet is huge as in 4x8 plywood size.

[John Long]

BigRig, Would PVC board work. I buy it in 4x8 sheets 1/8” thick for about $25. It can be formed with a heat gun but I don't think you will be able to make hard corners with it.

Obviously aluminum could be bent.

John

[BigRig]

@John Long ,

I was thinking about that and was looking at the hardware store yesterday for it. I guess my concern is sewing through it, especially top stitching and running the risk of thread abrasion/break during a run.

[John Long]

My Adler will sew it but it is not easy. I have never used anything but 3 mil stock. I wonder if thinner is available and then maybe you could laminate them after sewing. (?)

It will be interesting to see what you come up with. I hope you keep us posted.

John

[BigRig]

@John,

It is all about the sewing ease for sure. There is really no room for error so may look into the thinner you suggested and perhaps adhere it onto s thicker piece of PVC.

[John Long]

I do hope you let us follow along. We will all learn somethibg for sure?

John

[BigRig]

@John Long ,

I am going to search again today, not one place I went did I find what I was looking for but that is another project for the day.

[John Long]

There is a company in Tennessee that carries 4x8 sheets called Advanced Plastics. I am not sure if they are nation wide but you might check. They are very reasonably priced.

John

[John]

You can sew through 1/8" luan plywood pretty easily. I would consider that. Its sold at most hardware stores. The trick is finding a sheet that is not all beat up already.

[BigRig]

Ok John and John! I am going to look at the plywood I like that alternative and can make the cuts I need to make folds and just tape with Ram Board or duct tape.