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1. 08:56 AM - off-the-shelf seat options? (13brv3)
2. 09:53 AM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (B Young)
3. 10:04 AM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (13brv3)
4. 01:18 PM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (George Alexander)
5. 03:29 PM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (Rex Rodebush)
6. 03:31 PM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (Rex Rodebush)
7. 03:47 PM - Re: off-the-shelf seat options? (13brv3)
8. 07:09 PM - search all of Craigs list (herbgh)
9. 07:27 PM - Re: search all of Craigs list (Charlie England)
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| Subject: | off-the-shelf seat options? |
Greetings,
I've read that you can find boat seats or cushions that are close to what we'd
need for the front seat of a FireStar/SlingShot, but the ones I've found seem
too large. Spruce has a couple reasonably priced options as well, but again,
there will need to be modifications. What's the closest off-the-shelf seat you've
found?
FWIW, the seat bottom is 12.25" wide, 16" deep. I'd want 1.5-2" thickness. The
seat back is 22" tall, but tapered from 11" wide at the bottom, to 7.75" wide
at the top.
Thanks,
Rusty
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
https://www.overtons.com/moeller-replacement-white-cushion-set-for-2070-seat-355109.html?CAWELAID=120071730000281298&s_kwcid=adwords__&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p2i-K2H4gIVlsRkCh0xxATLEAQYDiABEgJJM_D_BwE
I couldn't find dimensions but there is a phone number to call. It did say
3.5 pounds.
Boyd Young
Mkiii UT
On Mon, May 6, 2019, 9:57 AM 13brv3 <13brv3@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> I've read that you can find boat seats or cushions that are close to what
> we'd need for the front seat of a FireStar/SlingShot, but the ones I've
> found seem too large. Spruce has a couple reasonably priced options as
> well, but again, there will need to be modifications. What's the closest
> off-the-shelf seat you've found?
>
> FWIW, the seat bottom is 12.25" wide, 16" deep. I'd want 1.5-2"
> thickness. The seat back is 22" tall, but tapered from 11" wide at the
> bottom, to 7.75" wide at the top.
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489105#489105
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
Thanks, but I've found any number of similar links. What I'm looking for is something
that's known to work. I do need it to fold, and some boat seats do fold,
but most have too much thickness in the seat bottom.
This is the closest thing I've found so far for cushions. The bottom is probably
OK, though a bit too wide. The back would need some work.
http://www.noralenterprises.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=35_46&product_id=84
Rusty
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
13brv3 wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> ...S...N..I..P...
>
> FWIW, the seat bottom is 12.25" wide, 16" deep. I'd want 1.5-2" thickness.
The seat back is 22" tall, but tapered from 11" wide at the bottom, to 7.75"
wide at the top.
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty
I know that you are looking for "Off the Shelf", however, for sizing, comfort and
price, I chose to make my own. Biggest issue being size. At 6'3", I couldn't
afford to give away any more room than necessary.
The foundation for both the back and the bottom are from 1/4" plywood.
For the back , used 1" thick foam.
For the seat bottom, I used seat cushion foam (memory foam) from WICKS. There are
different thicknesses and densities. Your weight and sitting height will dictate
these. (I think I used 1 1/2" thick, medium density.)
The 1" foam for the back and black vinyl for covering both the seat and the back
came from a local fabric shop.
For added safety, I used sheet aluminum (at least .090, maybe .125) for the seat
bottom. Fabricated a similar setup for the rear seat. Used fabric shop foam
for the back seat cushion to lower cost. The rear seat setup is easily removeable.
The attached image will give you a general idea of the setup. Sorry there's not
a better shot of the seat bottom. If you need additional images, let me know
and I'll try to get some within a week.
--------
George Alexander
FS II R503
E-LSA N709FS
http://www.oh2fly.net
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
I have a bad back and tried several "off the shelf" seats in a simulated wood fuselage
to find the most comfortable one. Wound up using the standard sling seat
with several layers of Temper Foam in the seat, back and lumber area. Very
easy on the back even after a 2+ hour flight.
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
Guess it really isn't a sling seat as it's fabric is supported at three places.
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| Subject: | Re: off-the-shelf seat options? |
As I recall, my original SS seat was foam from a life preserve seat cushion, and
my wife sewed a vinyl cover for it. There's no reason I can't improve on that
with some better foam, and material, but if there's something out there that
will work, and isn't stupid expensive, that's probably the path of least resistance.
I'm 6-1 but it's all torso, so I never have head room, but legroom is not usually
a problem. I had about 1" foam in the original seat bottom and back, but I'd
probably go for 1.5-2 in the bottom, and maybe 2" in the back.
I also won't use the rear seat, so there's no reason for the seat back to be that
narrow. I can fairly easily make a new seat back structure to fit any seat
back cushion I find. I need to go find a marine supply place to look around
in, which was much easier in FL than here in TN.
Thanks,
Rusty
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| Subject: | search all of Craigs list |
Thought this might be useful...as it is a good way to link to pics of any airplane
or aviation item that is listed for sale on Craigs list... Herb
http://www.searchcraigslist.org/
I may be the last fellow to know about it....
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| Subject: | Re: search all of Craigs list |
On 5/6/2019 9:09 PM, herbgh wrote:
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> Thought this might be useful...as it is a good way to link to pics of any airplane
or aviation item that is listed for sale on Craigs list... Herb
>
> http://www.searchcraigslist.org/
>
> I may be the last fellow to know about it....
>
>
Haven't seen that one, but here's another:
https://www.searchtempest.com/
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