Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

[Austinchap]

Hey just bought the boyt h51 hard case and was wondering if there is anyone in the Austin/San Antonio area that would like to help me take a wack at it.
I just want to cut for a savage 10fcp. I know you can build the hot wire, but if u have one built I'll by the beer and and we can cut away.

Thanks again!

 

[TexIndian]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

THIS might help. It gets more refined and addresses tech issues as you get further into the thread. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I have a materials list.

 

[SURVIVORTYPE]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

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[Rob01]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

Lay the rifle/gear on the foam, do a tight trace of the rifle/gear as you can take more out but it's tougher to add foam, take a long snap razor knife as seen below and cut out the foam. Simple and easy.

It will look and work just fine to protect the equipment in the case which is what the case is for. I have done it like above for years and flown all over the country with my case with no damage. How pretty it is doesn't protect the rifle anymore. That is unless you are one of those guys who likes to post pics of his gun case all cut out and pretty on the internet

 

[Papagallos]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

Razor knives work well. You can also use electric turkey carving knives, too. I've used both methods and they work like a champ.

 

[ORD]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lay the rifle/gear on the foam, do a tight trace of the rifle/gear as you can take more out but it's tougher to add foam, take a long snap razor knife as seen below and cut out the foam. Simple and easy.

It will look and work just fine to protect the equipment in the case which is what the case is for. I have done it like above for years and flown all over the country with my case with no damage. How pretty it is doesn't protect the rifle anymore. That is unless you are one of those guys who likes to post pics of his gun case all cut out and pretty on the internet

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^^ THIS FOR THE WIN!!! ^^

You can get all fancy with the hot wire cutters, etc., but at the end of the day, the protection afforded your gear by just using the proper size X-acto or other extendable blade knife and taking your time will be the same as with the fancy, more expensive stuff.

When you do your trace/outline of the rifle/scope/etc., remember that it is easy to go back and remove some additional foam if your outline is too small/narrow for your items to fit properly, but adding foam BACK is a real PITA (actually...it is basically not do-able)!! I usually trace to the inside of whatever 3D object I lay on the foam and then I shave down the foam as needed after that for a final fit. Also, try to cut smoothly/evenly and don't hack at it.

In and done in no time and you don't have to pay someone good money or buy any expensive tools.

 

[JimHanks]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

I used an electric fish knife worked great. You'll need a razor knife or box cutter to get the corners.

 

[TexIndian]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

Hot wire or knife, I think the key is pre-cut preparation. Cutting out a template/guide on posterboard will help you get straight lines, etc and avoid major screw-ups.

I've made small foam cut-outs with an electric carving knife before. Cuts great but I didn't do the templates first and pretty much butchered my foam. It works, but it sure ain't pretty.

 

[blackdeltaops]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

this place in Houston can do whatever you need www.omnicase.com

 

[branct06]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

use an electric meat cutting knife! they work great!

 

[UNCIVILIZED]

Re: Anyone in Texas cut case foam?

Aside from the above suggestions, have a long, flexible filet knife on hand. They're both thin, & REAL sharp, both of which help. But their big perk is that they're bendable, & can thus be used to "reach into" spots that would be impossible to get to with a plain straight blade. Ditto on their usefulness on being able to cut pretty cleanly between items which are glued together. Be said items simple straight line cuts, or compound curves.

Plus you can pick up a cheapie, & if needed, heat up the blade for "delicate" & or finishing operations.
Even if you ruin the heat treat, the knife's cheap compared to having to buy new foam & start over.
Call it a simple, effective tool, one step down from a free-hand hotwire cutter.