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Too_Many_Tools

24/09/2008 7:43 PM

Styrofoam Fasteners

I am planning on building a toyhouse for the kids...out of styrofoam.

What fasteners would you recommend to fasten the walls together so it
can be disassembled for transport between houses?

Thanks

TMT


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Bored Borg

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

25/09/2008 5:54 AM

Depending on size, covering materials, location, age of kids...

Have you ever seen styrofoam catch light?

You may want to rethink its use as a playstuff... It's probably safe in most
locations, but model a worst case scenario and think it through carefully.

RC

Robatoy

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

25/09/2008 5:54 AM

On Sep 24, 10:43=A0pm, Too_Many_Tools <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am planning on building a toyhouse for the kids...out of styrofoam.
>
> What fasteners would you recommend to fasten the walls together so it
> can be disassembled for transport between houses?
>
> Thanks
>
> TMT

I'm thinking those stick-on picture hangers and elastic bands...

b

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

24/09/2008 7:49 PM

On Sep 24, 7:43=A0pm, Too_Many_Tools <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am planning on building a toyhouse for the kids...out of styrofoam.
>
> What fasteners would you recommend to fasten the walls together so it
> can be disassembled for transport between houses?
>
> Thanks
>
> TMT



velcro strips. to attach the velcro strips there is styrofoam
construction adhesive.

Jj

Jimbo

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

25/09/2008 9:23 AM

On Sep 24, 10:49=A0pm, [email protected] wrote:
> On Sep 24, 7:43=A0pm, Too_Many_Tools <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I am planning on building a toyhouse for the kids...out of styrofoam.
>
> > What fasteners would you recommend to fasten the walls together so it
> > can be disassembled for transport between houses?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > TMT
>
> velcro strips. to attach the velcro strips there is styrofoam
> construction adhesive.

I agree with the velcro idea but make sure you use the industrial
grade stuff.

EP

"Edwin Pawlowski"

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

25/09/2008 8:08 AM


"Bored Borg" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Depending on size, covering materials, location, age of kids...
>
> Have you ever seen styrofoam catch light?

Yes, the modified material burn until you take the heat away and then it
goes out. It won't sporadically start to burn. In tests by Factory Mutual
with a burning wastebasket, it proved safer than wall paneling.

PB

Pat Barber

in reply to Too_Many_Tools on 24/09/2008 7:43 PM

25/09/2008 7:02 PM

Velcro strips from the Home Center. I build a
"paint booth" using the very same parts.


Too_Many_Tools wrote:
> I am planning on building a toyhouse for the kids...out of styrofoam.
>
> What fasteners would you recommend to fasten the walls together so it
> can be disassembled for transport between houses?
>
> Thanks
>
> TMT


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