Demo how to cut foam in rifle case from Optics Planet

[Aftermath]

Most decent sized cities have places that sell foam. I found one in Portland, Oregon that had all sorts of various kinds of foam, and it was cheap enough that I bought a whole bunch of dark grey foam to make a number of various cut out inserts for a Pelican hard case.

What? A business still open and not just ashes?

 

[John's Friend]

I haven't cut any gun case inserts but, I've cut many camera and instrument case inserts.

Placing the foam in a freezer for a time will stiffen the foam and make for an easier and more accurate cut. Also, I replaced the foam that came with Halliburton and Pelican cases with Ensolite foam. It's much higher density and offers more protection.

I don't know if any have experienced this.. dropping a Pelican case in extreme cold weather can crack the case plastic. I've not had this happen but, I was warned by others who had problems.

Snip
Ensolite PVC-NBR-CR is an energy absorbing foam originally developed by NASA to protect pressure from damage. It has virtually 100% memory and is waterproof.

I've no connection to this vendor.

ENSOLITE – SOLD BY THE LINEAR FOOT - Foam Mart

LF= LINEAR FOOT EXAMPLE: IF YOU BUY 2 LINEAR FEET YOU WILL RECEIVE A PIECE OF ENSOLITE 60" X 24" . Ensolite PVC-NBR-CR is an energy absorbing foam originally developed by NASA to protect pressure from damage. It has virtually 100% memory and is waterproof. CR/EPDM/SBR blended rubber foam is also...

foammart.com

 

[7mm-08 Freak]

Too bad those high end cases don’t come with an extra foam piece cause after 3 attempts mine look like crap I’m ordering number 4&5 for another try.

 

[KingTutsButt]

Well that was extremely helpful, thank you!

 

[johnnybravo5150]

thanx very informative

 

[misser]

my case has them foam squares that ya remove till ya have the shape of the gun . constantly breaking some lose then to be gluing them back into place