dink float question

[norm]

By the way, good information on the tutorials.  My question on the foam floats is, are there any way to straighten out the foam?  Thanks.

[zonker]

Hi Norm,

Welcome to the forum.

Are you talking about straightening store bought dinks or straightening out the backer material when you're making them? If the latter, and you're making a straight through model (tube down the middle) just use a stiff tube. If making the wrap around kind, try stretching the material. That will do some of it. The material takes on a curve not from the way it's made but the way it's stored. I've also considered embedding a toothpick (after the in-the-top and out-the-side tubes are installed.) Havent' tried it though.

Post a little more specific info and maybe I can add something to this.

zonker

[norm]

Zonker, you are correct, I am talking about backer rods.  I will try try the toothpick method.  I may also heat some in hot water.  I will post if I am successful.  Thanks for your reply.

Norm