What the F in WOF?

[Jeff Stubbers]

What F (foam) do you guys use in your WOF (wood over foam) applications?

I'm looking for foam that doesn't crumble up easily when sanding or trying to form.

thanks

 

[gooycheese]

I use the Pink or Blue foam found at Home Depot it comes in 4'x8' sheets and all different thicknesses, If there is something else I should be using I would like to know?

Paul

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Find a place that sells Dow Corning, Blue insulation foem

Rick

 

[Brad Christy]

Jeff,

The blue stuff is a bit better than the pink stuff (tougher, more dense), but neither are very resilient over time. What we are finding is that after some time, while the foam that is actually glued to the wood stays, the foam that is behind it is letting loose, and the ply (along with a very thin layer of foam) starts to blister and will eventually delaminate. My suggestion is Divinicell (what used to be called Kledgecell). I comes in a variety of densities (the 4# works very well) and glues VERY well to wood. It shapes nice (machined, sanded, whatever), and doesn't warp over time. It also won't rot if you happen to breach your wood skin and get water in it. Here's the best part: If you go to www.diabgroup.com and get the number for the nearest distributor, you can usually get a free sample that will last the average boat builder several years (34"x48"x whaterver thickness you need).

Thanks. Brad.

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[Lay26]

i still have mine :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: didn't do much building the last few years but now i plan on using it. this stuff is great!

 

[Ed.R]

I use the Pink or Blue foam found at Home Depot it comes in 4'x8' sheets and all different thicknesses, If there is something else I should be using I would like to know?

Paul

Same stuff here . I bought a 4x8 sheet 2" thick for 25.00 . Two WoF later and still have plenty for other stuff. Think of a sport 40 WOF.

Ed