Template paper ?
 

I'm surprised I couldn't find this in a search.

What are you guys using for template cardboard ? I thought Rad Rides use to sell some but not anymore. I have been using a thin cardboard poster board from STaples (not the stuff labelled poster board, that is too thin, this is a thin cardboard that is white) but they keep dropping it from inventory and it was pretty expensive too, $13 for 3 sheets.

I realize "real" template board is probably expensive too, but if I"m paying the bucks I may as well have the pro stuff.

Anyone have a link on a good source ?

Just picked up a book by Bryan Fuller at SEMA...he uses "chipboard"...not sure where you can get it.... the book mentions shipping supply houses and upholstery shops. Its baasically really thin cardboard....

Ok I'll let you in on my secret.:_paranoid I go to Costco and just grab all of the cardboard that they have separating the layers on the toilet paper/paper towel pallets. All they do is recycle it so they don't mind if I walk out with 10-15 sheets of it for FREE. I do ask though just in case the security nazi thinks he's saving the day by tackling me for stealing FREE cardboard. Its worked out good so far. Not too thin and easy to manipulate into patterns and shapes.

I use that reddish paper that goes under wood floors .

Pattern Board
 

Chipboard (a.k.a. cardstock, patternboard, etc.) can be purchased at a local paper supplier. Most sell 26 point chipboard by the bundle (approx. 80 to 100 sheets) for about $54. Check sheets 26" x 38" which is a nice, large piece to work with. Purchasing in bulk saves a few cents per sheet and ordering from a qualified source (like these or another paper store in your area) assures that you will receive good quality chipboard.

Sample:

MILLCRAFT PAPER STORE Locations:

http://www.millcraft.com/locations.html

ULINE:

http://www.uline.com/BL_1852/Chipboa...FQyFQAodu1Jmrw

National Packaging:

http://www.nationalpack.com/PAPER-PR...D/c-1-155-174/

Are just a few.

Jim

Show off!

That will teach ya to axe me a question .... :P

Jim

Home Depot has a heavy beige/brown construction craft paper that works for some applications. Cereal boxes come in handy too. :D

Manilla file folders are the perfect template paper. Also, the red rosin floor underlayment paper, as already mentioned.

Christmas is coming soon. Save all to boxes that your christmas sweater, underwear and socks come in.