Rich newby Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hi, I was just wondering how you guys cut out the foam from cases. Like the cases you use to hold things like XLR adaptors and the like this http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j80/RichNewby/th_p-casepres.jpg I was thinking of bending a rod or thin sheet of metal to shape then heating it and use it as a stamper to cut out the required shape. would this work Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Rich, Your method is likely to a) char the edges of the foam b) leave a sticky mess on your "stamper" c) generate large quantities of noxious fumes that will eventually make those in the immediate vicinity rather ill.... I'd suggest making sure the cutout section is a separate piece of foam, (i.e. place a layer of foam in the case bottom first) then use an electric carving knife to cut out the shapes you require in the top foam layer. HTH, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Beesley Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Folks like Five Star cases do the custom cuttings - but they are not cheap... As an alternative why not look at the photographic cases (like PELI cases) etc - they generally have "pick n fit" foam which is perforated into little squares so you can pick bits out and fit the equipment you need. As well as the PELI cases its also possible to get them from the larger catalogue companies in budget aluminium versions. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWall Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I started a semilar sort of topic a few months back... Might be woth a look! Flightcases HTH, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sharpie and Leatherman. Ink round the item to be cut, then with one continuous cut, cut out the required shape. can be neat if done correctly. Otherwise Flight Case Warehouse do pick and pluck foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC FX Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Rich, Big fan of Peli Cases!!! All Peli cases come as standard with Pick 'n' Pluck foam, it is already diced so its easy to pull out the necessary areas that you don't need. They are also fantastic cases with Lifetime guarantee etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 They are also fantastic cases with Lifetime guarantee etc.......and a fantastic price tag. Not a problem if you are putting a couple of grands worth of high tech widget in it, but for a few XLRs!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac.calder Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I was thinking of bending a rod or thin sheet of metal to shape then heating it and use it as a stamper to cut out the required shape. would this work As mentioned, definatly not advisable if you want to live a long and prosperous life without the aid of a resperator. High Density foam does not need to be sealed by using heat. A good old band saw or jigsaw works well for a nice clean cut. Sharpie makes great outlines, do it on the underside and no one will ever know. That said, I would not bother using a case for plugs. Get one of those trays devided into lots of little squares. Most adapters and things fit in small squares, and if you have XLR gender changers (which often are a bit bigger) grab your leatherman and cut out a divider. Cases like that are great for handheld gadgets and tools, but for insignificant things - they are a why bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC FX Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 They are also fantastic cases with Lifetime guarantee etc.......and a fantastic price tag. Not a problem if you are putting a couple of grands worth of high tech widget in it, but for a few XLRs!!?? Actually not as bad as you think, if you only want a small case have a look at this http://www.onestopfilmshop.com/Shop/section.php?xSec=114 1120F Protector Case with FoamCode: PP-1120F £26.65(exc. VAT)Size:Internal Dimensions: 187 x 124 x 77mmMore info... Or there's always a carrier bag?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonfire Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 hi guys,anybody know where you can buy sheets of high density foam for lining flight cases.. have looked around but can't find anything..thankschris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 hi guys,anybody know where you can buy sheets of high density foam for lining flight cases.. have looked around but can't find anything..thankschris Adam Hall Supplies, Southend on Sea... Purveyors of fine flight case materials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonfire Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 hi simon,thanks for that.. should of known to just ask you in the first place ;-) rgdschris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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