Self built semi hard pad (Chubby Pad) (Score 1)

I found a website with instructions on building a semi hard pad out of a sheet of plexiglass, pegboard or masonite, and duct tape. Here is the link. Some suggestions on putting it together that I found from experience: measure out the plexiglass on the softpad you are going to put this together with. I measured several and all of them needed slighty smaller pieces height wise in the middle section to fit properly. Sand down the edges of the plexiglass with 100/120 grit sandpaper, it will keep it from cutting through the tape. Rounding the outside corners of the bottom two squares also helps keep sharp corners off. Also, consider putting a thin 1/8" layer of hard foam under the pad, as it offers some extra cusioning that goes easier on the knees. This seems to work nicely, but it will take longer than 30 minutes to put together. You can get 2 cuts of the right size of pegboard out of one 4x8 sheet so you might also consider making two of them.