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I do have a few packages of those Anti-Fatigue interlocking foam tiles which never got used. They are easy to cut about 1.3cm thick and will hold items securly. Might give them a try unless anyone might have a reason why not.
Thanks for any input.
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I feel that the foam which typically comes with cases is too soft to offer optimal protection. It also looses shape easily and starts to shed pieces with time. I am migrating my cases to black polyethylene foam which is more firm and resistant to shedding. However, if you have a surplus of the foam tiles, I don't see any reason not to use them.Chich wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:23 pm I have to make new foam inserts for some cases. Before spending a schwack of money on some Kaizen foam does anyone have any other suggestions? or material to avoid?
I do have a few packages of those Anti-Fatigue interlocking foam tiles which never got used. They are easy to cut about 1.3cm thick and will hold items securly. Might give them a try unless anyone might have a reason why not.
Thanks for any input.
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I have made small eyepiece holder trays from closed cell foam similar to roll up excersize mats.
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Look at the custom foam designer.
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That is where I started my searchAstroBee wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:36 am If you want to go the crazy expensive route... www.mycasebuilder.com
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I did this for my Lunt 80mmChich wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:23 amThat is where I started my searchAstroBee wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:36 am If you want to go the crazy expensive route... www.mycasebuilder.com
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Re: Options for case foam
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Black velvet is what I used to COVER the foam inside my Aviation Headset Case.
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You might have to trim/slim your existing foam for fit...(Soldering Iron is perfect for shaping)
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I'd use a contact cement to put the fabric on...
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No new foam... Just sealed from wear.
There are many colors of Velvet.
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After "It's wool" , I was going to say it would WICK away moister...
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But for some reason... there is no pencil here... YES... We have no pencil
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(Oh , the pencil is there NOW on this post... must be a time limit ?)
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There is a time limit of around 20-30 minutes after you have posted where you can edit the post.planecrazzzy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:10 pm I was going to edit my post...
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After "It's wool" , I was going to say it would WICK away moister...
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But for some reason... there is no pencil here... YES... We have no pencil
(Oh , the pencil is there NOW on this post... must be a time limit ?)
Once edited, a message appears at the bottom to show it has been edited.
After that time limit you just have to start a new post to add to, or qualify, your original entry.
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Thanks for explaining that... it's the first time I've came across it.
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I've had to edit a few post ... must have been within that time.
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