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By BigRig
#5816
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!
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By Cody
#5817
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.
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By John Long
#5822
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
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By BigRig
#5823
@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.
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By John Long
#5824
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
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By BigRig
#5825
@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.
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By BigRig
#5827
@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.
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By John Long
#5830
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
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By John
#5835
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.
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By BigRig
#5840
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.
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