Neil,

A question on foam density (although I think this has been answered in the archives, by Jonce?) - how did you arrive at the firmness level? You said something about "sitting firmness", right? 

And will you get some of the same foam for rest of bed (and cover that too)?

The braces that I have a hazy memory of are triangular bent bits. If you had them then I'd guess you would have seen them or at least seen holes for the bolts.

Now don't take this as a criticism, and god knows how easy it is to comment on what could have been, but did you consider sewing up a 2 tone cover? ie a different material in wide stripe, sort of where you sit.

I've been talking to my wife about this idea, discussion heads into "french seams" and other arcane (to me) sewing terms. 

cheers

alistair

On 2013-03-17, at 11:57 AM, neil n wrote:

> Thanks Alistair. You're too kind!
> 
> The job has some flaws, but hopefully, all the corners will "stay
> put". Real world test imminent.
> 
> re: metal braces at seat bottom. I'll check my '88. None are present
> on my '81 .... unless I"m misunderstanding what you meant.
> 
> Your insights are much appreciated. My latch mechanism is done. i.e I
> never knew a Westy had this feature until it kind of worked one day.
> One day.  ;)   I won't bother trying to re-do that part.
> 
> I'm loath to unscrew the bed again, but will if need be. And re:
> threaded plate metal under foam on backrest. Those holes seem like
> something that could easily be stripped. One image intended to show
> brand of recent tool purchase Pro.Point Bought this for an upcoming
> canvas replacement but was useful for the back rest bolts. As you
> know, a 1/4" drive + socket + bit works, but the Pro.Point type tool
> is a lower profile, has ratchet + handle twist feature, and bit holder
> is sufficiently magnetic.
> 
> Neil.
> 
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