Ok, thanks for all the great suggestions especially the lead on Arfcom discussing this subject. It appears my strategy was wrong and I learnt a great deal from the Arfcom postings. I’m going to make some cardboard templates and trace those. Again, thanks for all the great suggestions, I really appreciate this forum.
Gunsmithing Best pen to use to draw on foam
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Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Cut on the inside your lines...and if you can't see them or they don't show up well in the light, you could try making a dotted line with white-out. There is a good thread on arfcom concerning cutting gun case foam, with lots of photos and discussion.
Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos)
Cut on the inside your lines...and if you can't see them or they don't show up well in the light, you could try making a dotted line with white-out. There is a good thread on arfcom concerning cutting gun case foam, with lots of photos and discussion.
Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos)
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Curious for a review on this foam cutter. How does it work ? Looks like a jog saw in a way.
Curious for a review on this foam cutter. How does it work ? Looks like a jog saw in a way.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Silver sharpie. If you care what it looks like, mark on the back of the foam. If you are like me and use your case for travel and not a display case, then it doesn't really matter. Nor do small irregularities caused by just using a sharp knife.
I like having nice gear. I just don't sweat the small stuff.
Silver sharpie. If you care what it looks like, mark on the back of the foam. If you are like me and use your case for travel and not a display case, then it doesn't really matter. Nor do small irregularities caused by just using a sharp knife.
I like having nice gear. I just don't sweat the small stuff.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Just use a Sharpie and kick anybody's ass that says your foam ain't pretty enough....
Just use a Sharpie and kick anybody's ass that says your foam ain't pretty enough....
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
When I trimmed the stiff closed cell foam in my Starlight case I used a red ball point pen and a $2 throw away 5" blade utility knife. After marking it I took that layer of foam out of the case and used the knife like a saw blade straight up and down. Like a saw. A little movement forward and a lot of up and down. Don't try to slice it like a steak or something in one whack. Take your time and make the marks where you want it cut. Mine almost looks like it was cut by a professional.
When I trimmed the stiff closed cell foam in my Starlight case I used a red ball point pen and a $2 throw away 5" blade utility knife. After marking it I took that layer of foam out of the case and used the knife like a saw blade straight up and down. Like a saw. A little movement forward and a lot of up and down. Don't try to slice it like a steak or something in one whack. Take your time and make the marks where you want it cut. Mine almost looks like it was cut by a professional.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Lay everything out BACKWARDS as to how you want it. Trace around it with whatever marker you choose, cut inside the lines. When you have everything cut out flip the foam over so the marker is now on the bottom .... VIOLA.
Lay everything out BACKWARDS as to how you want it. Trace around it with whatever marker you choose, cut inside the lines. When you have everything cut out flip the foam over so the marker is now on the bottom .... VIOLA.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
I used whatever sharpie I could find and cut it with a razor knife that has the break-off blade sections.
It came out very clean and like it's been said, who cares if you have marker lines inside your rifle case.
I used whatever sharpie I could find and cut it with a razor knife that has the break-off blade sections.
It came out very clean and like it's been said, who cares if you have marker lines inside your rifle case.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Try the two bladed reciprocating electric turkey carving knife. It is the absolute finest foam cutting instrument available. It is much better than using the razor knife and I used a highlighter to trace the gun. Worked really really nice.
Try the two bladed reciprocating electric turkey carving knife. It is the absolute finest foam cutting instrument available. It is much better than using the razor knife and I used a highlighter to trace the gun. Worked really really nice.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
+1 electric turkey carving knife
It was what Pelican recommended in the instructions for a non-cut 1700 case.
Works great, quick and no mess.
madd0c
+1 electric turkey carving knife
It was what Pelican recommended in the instructions for a non-cut 1700 case.
Works great, quick and no mess.
madd0c
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
I do upholstery work, and cut foam almost every day. Use an electric knife with a bread blade. The electric filet knife from Cabellas works great to.
I do upholstery work, and cut foam almost every day. Use an electric knife with a bread blade. The electric filet knife from Cabellas works great to.
Re: Best pen to use to draw on foam
Use masking tape to cover the whole foam pad. Trace out your items with a sharpie and start cutting. That way you don't mark up your foam and the tape will keep the foam tight and easier to cut.
Use masking tape to cover the whole foam pad. Trace out your items with a sharpie and start cutting. That way you don't mark up your foam and the tape will keep the foam tight and easier to cut.
