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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
THANKS TO: A&M Machine and Fabrication, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com), Hermance Design(www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Wegner Automotive Research, Clayton Machine Works
Manilla file folders are the perfect template paper. Also, the red rosin floor underlayment paper, as already mentioned.
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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.
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