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===Constructing the foam buck=== Using a piece of thin plywood is a good way to start on any part that has a flat mounting surface. The plywood provides a sturdy base upon which to lay out and construct the foam buck. It will also serve as the form for the finished fan shroud's mounting flanges. I had a bunch of 2 lb polyurethane foam left over from other jobs, so I thought this project would be a good place to use some up. It also can illustrate how easy it is to use this foam -- it cuts so easily and shapes so well that piecing it up doesn't add all that much time to the project. This foam is available in thicknesses from 1/2" up to 6" thick at any fiberglass supply house. You can also use the polyurethane insulating foam that is available from building supply stores. Just peel the foil layer off. (Keep in mind that styrofoam won't work under any resin with styrene in it, unless you can prevent the resin from contacting it.) {| |[[Image:3start laying out.JPG|thumb|330px|center|A piece of plywood is used as a sturdy base for constructing the foam buck.]] |[[Image:4laid out.JPG|thumb|350px|center|Correct diameter is laid out]] |} {| |[[Image:7box o scrap foam.JPG|thumb|330px|center|Leftover scraps of polyurethane foam are useful for constructing a buck.]] |}
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