
October 4, 2012

Hi Gary,
To change the material used for the framing ...
First set up a new bar material, then select the framed panel and open it's properties.
The individual parts should appear listed. Click the part that you want to change and open the Materials list:
In the list select the new material that you want to apply to the part.
What do you mean by webbing?
All the best,
Ness


December 16, 2015

I have built the first headboard and now wish to make changes to the design but I don't know enough to do it. Been going through videos to get up to speed. However, my PolyBoard doesn't seem to have the components that you have in the videos. I think that I have installed the libraries that were recommended. Is there a way to verify that? Also, where is the best place to ask for clarification on the tutorials? I.e. is there a forum for the tutorials?
One of the things that I want to do is change the frame from 2x4 to 1x4 and 1x2 poplar. The outside frame would be 1x4 and the verticals will be 1x2. How do I do that?
Second, I want to remove the plywood and replace with webbing. Perhaps I just remove the plywood and ignore the webbing as far as the PolyBoard design goes?

October 4, 2012

Hi Gary,
Here's a model for your headboard.
This is made of a single panel (I used a double back panel and eliminated all the others).
I set up the panel material as 1/4" ply and the bar material as 2x4
The panel is then divided into 2 sheets using "thickness split".
Then one sheet is made into a framed structure of 2x4 with one cross bar using the "Assembly" command.
Then the internal panel of the first frame is made into an "assembly" with 3 uprights.
The other sheet is cut into 2 using "surface split" and the lower panel declared "nil".
You will have to add assembly details to the framed parts.


As you can see the cutting list are all set up correctly and you can resize at will.
hope this is helpful.
All the best,
Ness
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December 16, 2015


November 8, 2013

Hi Gary, the drawing didn't get attached. Here's a post about file upload size restrictions, resizing and other options if you're having difficulties:
https://wooddesigner.org/forum.....ing-files/
All the best, Stefan


December 16, 2015


October 4, 2012

Hi Gary,
Thanks for posting your question on the forum.
To make sure I understand your project, can you post a sketch or drawing?
All the best,
Ness


December 16, 2015

I am a volunteer with a non-profit in the US. We have been given a large amount of upholstery fabric and I am hoping to use some of it in the construction of headboards, a portion of which will be covered with foam and fabric. The initial design is straightforward but I would like to have this documented in Polyboard so that I can easily modify for a new design. The wood frame will be made of 2 x 4 with a smooth surface made of 1/4 " thick plywood. The side/leg boards will be 2x4 63" long. There will be 2 horizontal 2x4, 1 at top and 1 to define an area of 48" height from top of upper horizontal to bottom of lower horizontal. I will add 2 or 3 more vertical 2x4 to add strength. Then cover the 63 x 48 area with 1/4" plywood.
How do I define something like this in Polyboard?
Once this wood portion is constructed I intend to cover the 63" x 48" area with 2" foam and fabric. The legs will be covered with fabric only.
Thanks.
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