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ichthos said:
I have one of the special staplers for upholstery-paid for itself many times over. I have noticed quite a variety in the quality of hardboard. Home Depot had a hard board material that was smooth on one side and rough on the other that I really liked, but they seem to no longer carry it. Is this what you are talking about Bobby and Don?
Kevin
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I use an air powered stapler by Duo-Fast........... it's an upholstery stapler.

The HD hardboard is smooth on one side and rough on the other and costs about $8 for a 4x8x1/8 sheet. I think the label on it says something like Euroboard.... Won't be home until Friday so I can't check. The Lowe's product, AISTR, was smooth on both sides. But the Lowe's product cracked instead of bending.

If you can find it at HD, have them cut it into 4 pieces 2x4 each. Then I staple two of the pieces together, shiny sides out. I trace the door and wheel arch panels and cut them out as a mirrored pair. The other piece will get you the trunk panel and the kidney pads.... and you'll have a piece left over.
 
DNK said:
Bobby's my hereo and if he wasn't older than me I'd kidnap him and make him my son. So listen to what he says.
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LMAO..............and you never call me anymore Dad.....or is my Caller ID just screening your calls!
 
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