Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
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Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
you will save a BOAT load of cash buying a blank and cutting it nice and careful yourself.
BUT, try here. they should be able to hook you up.
GunCruzer
I would suggest when you trace it out the first time...take your caliper and get exact measurements of things like your forgrip, barrel, scope, stock....and then measure your trace to make sure your trace isnt to "sloppy"
That way you can do a FINISHED trace to send them.
You could also see if sending them a HIGH resolution picture would work, as long as it is square to the camera so it isnt distorted, it should work.
Here are some things to check out too
VERY GOOD DIRECTIONS TO DIY
Similar link on the Hide
you will save a BOAT load of cash buying a blank and cutting it nice and careful yourself.
BUT, try here. they should be able to hook you up.
GunCruzer
I would suggest when you trace it out the first time...take your caliper and get exact measurements of things like your forgrip, barrel, scope, stock....and then measure your trace to make sure your trace isnt to "sloppy"
That way you can do a FINISHED trace to send them.
You could also see if sending them a HIGH resolution picture would work, as long as it is square to the camera so it isnt distorted, it should work.
Here are some things to check out too
VERY GOOD DIRECTIONS TO DIY
Similar link on the Hide
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
www.casecad.com has an impressive website. It bis probabley a little pricey but they will cut precisley what you draw.
Jay Seaquist
www.casecad.com has an impressive website. It bis probabley a little pricey but they will cut precisley what you draw.
Jay Seaquist
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell.
The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell.</div></div>
Try Hooper here on the hide.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell.</div></div>
Try Hooper here on the hide.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jay Seaquist</div><div class="ubbcode-body">www.casecad.com has an impressive website. It bis probabley a little pricey but they will cut precisley what you draw.
Jay Seaquist </div></div>
that place is quite expensive compared to caseclub.com
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jay Seaquist</div><div class="ubbcode-body">www.casecad.com has an impressive website. It bis probabley a little pricey but they will cut precisley what you draw.
Jay Seaquist </div></div>
that place is quite expensive compared to caseclub.com
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
mike70,
All I'll give you is my technique:
- Layout everything where you want it on the foam
- Trace it with a black Sharpie
- Use a long utility knife (not the fat guys, the shorter blades that are like 6" long and 1/2" tall that you can break off to get a sharper segment) and with it all the way out, use a sawing motion and be patient.
- Do this and you can knock out a bolt rifle in about 5 minutes. I've got 3 pelicans and several foam inserts depending on what match/kit I need to take for a particular match/training session.
Rich
ETA: For foam, I usually hit Cases4Less.com as a start. They're cheap and took care of me before my last deployment.
mike70,
All I'll give you is my technique:
- Layout everything where you want it on the foam
- Trace it with a black Sharpie
- Use a long utility knife (not the fat guys, the shorter blades that are like 6" long and 1/2" tall that you can break off to get a sharper segment) and with it all the way out, use a sawing motion and be patient.
- Do this and you can knock out a bolt rifle in about 5 minutes. I've got 3 pelicans and several foam inserts depending on what match/kit I need to take for a particular match/training session.
Rich
ETA: For foam, I usually hit Cases4Less.com as a start. They're cheap and took care of me before my last deployment.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
i run into this havent done it; is a diy foam cutting.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3.&f=19&t=479736
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695
i run into this havent done it; is a diy foam cutting.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3.&f=19&t=479736
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
Layout gear, trace it, cut it with an electric carving knife.
$9 at Wally World
Layout gear, trace it, cut it with an electric carving knife.
$9 at Wally World
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smokshwn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Layout gear, trace it, cut it with an electric carving knife.
$9 at Wally World </div></div>
What he said.
I've built an electric hot wire foam cutter. I've used extra long razor blades. But the electric knife method has given me the best results:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smokshwn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Layout gear, trace it, cut it with an electric carving knife.
$9 at Wally World </div></div>
What he said.
I've built an electric hot wire foam cutter. I've used extra long razor blades. But the electric knife method has given me the best results:
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
Any pictures or plans for this electric hot wire foam cutter?
Any pictures or plans for this electric hot wire foam cutter?
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
The electric knife works great at cutting, but I'm not quite sure on the Sharpie. If you don't get rid of every last trace of Sharpie marking just right, it looks rather poorly. YMMV.
The electric knife works great at cutting, but I'm not quite sure on the Sharpie. If you don't get rid of every last trace of Sharpie marking just right, it looks rather poorly. YMMV.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BEAR TACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any pictures or plans for this electric hot wire foam cutter?</div></div>
here scroll down on this page, you'll see what you looking for a complete drawing and part #.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&page=31
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BEAR TACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any pictures or plans for this electric hot wire foam cutter?</div></div>
here scroll down on this page, you'll see what you looking for a complete drawing and part #.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&page=31
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
Hardigg/Storm makes a soft case that fit into a hard case.
http://www.militarycases.com/MobileArmory-FieldPak.html
Why use foam that makes it fit only one or two rifles when you can have one case for many?
Hardigg/Storm makes a soft case that fit into a hard case.
http://www.militarycases.com/MobileArmory-FieldPak.html
Why use foam that makes it fit only one or two rifles when you can have one case for many?
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SRT Supply</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The electric knife works great at cutting, but I'm not quite sure on the Sharpie. If you don't get rid of every last trace of Sharpie marking just right, it looks rather poorly. YMMV. </div></div>
I have a trick for that...
Instead of using sharpie, I outline my item with tape - electrical, painter's, masking, whatever, so long as it's not too tacky.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SRT Supply</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The electric knife works great at cutting, but I'm not quite sure on the Sharpie. If you don't get rid of every last trace of Sharpie marking just right, it looks rather poorly. YMMV. </div></div>
I have a trick for that...
Instead of using sharpie, I outline my item with tape - electrical, painter's, masking, whatever, so long as it's not too tacky.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
Lay everything out BACKWARDS to how you want it to be once the foam is cut, then just flip the foam over so the sharpie would then be on the bottom.
Lay everything out BACKWARDS to how you want it to be once the foam is cut, then just flip the foam over so the sharpie would then be on the bottom.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: subgunr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CNC waterjet does a nice job ! </div></div>
That is a bit overkill, lol! But now that you have me thinking....I may need to give my buddy a call....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: subgunr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CNC waterjet does a nice job ! </div></div>
That is a bit overkill, lol! But now that you have me thinking....I may need to give my buddy a call....
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
I would love to duplicate this for my other Pelicas
Pelican that came with my DSR-1
includes space for barrel conversion
I would love to duplicate this for my other Pelicas
Pelican that came with my DSR-1
includes space for barrel conversion
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell. </div></div>
Try your local camping supply store. I buy replacement foam at the local suplus outfitter, who sells it for camping beds and so on. It's less than $10 for a 2" thick piece cut to size.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The foam insert in my case was hacked by the previous owner of the rifle and I've since placed a new scope on it too. I'm looking to replace the foam. Can someone point me in the direction of a new foam insert? It's 2" thick open cell. </div></div>
Try your local camping supply store. I buy replacement foam at the local suplus outfitter, who sells it for camping beds and so on. It's less than $10 for a 2" thick piece cut to size.
Re: Where can you get foam cut for pelican cases?
^couple more suggestions here
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...555#Post1351555
^couple more suggestions here
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...555#Post1351555
Thank you SH for this thread. I have been wondering about this topic for months. I am placing an order for closed cell foam this week. Luckily I got access to a laser cutter, now I guess my buddy will have to figure out how to tell his machine to cut the dimensions of my rifle that I will trace out. He makes custom aircraft and motorcycle parts, it can't be any harder than that, right?
Glad this subject came up, I need new foam.
They have great prices. I was looking at other foam sites who specialize in replacement Pelican foam and they are wanting $50-75 for a 3 pack set.
Is this the type of foam I will be needing?
http://www.foambymail.com/CR/solid-charcoal-regular-foam.html
If it the stuff i need I can get 3 pieces to my 1750's dimention for $19.50 + $12.99 shipping
Watched a good You Tube video on this subject yesterday. Outlind with soapstone and electric carving knofe.
I cut a lot of gun cases and have found the very best way to get a crisp, clean cut on Closed cell or open cell is a water-jet. For the smaller sizes I use a hand cutter with a foot that keeps my cuts straight up a down. I Strongly suggest not using a hot wire cutter because the fumes are VERY Toxic. Ill be happy to give a picture, step by step of how i do it if anyone is interested.
Peter
Carolina Custom Foam
Peter
Carolina Custom Foam
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I did not read all of the preceding posts. I too attempted to get a custom fit and found a company that would do it if I ordered a thousand. One of a kind is no way.The foam that usually comes in a case is poor quality. The black stuff that resembles styrofoam but is much better- my 5seven case has it-is the stuff to get.Good luck.
