Foam Cutting

[RetArmySgt]

Anyone in the Houston area know where i can get the foam for my Pelican 1750 case cut for my M24. I would prefer the East side of Houston but anywhere that is well priced and does good work would be appreciated.

 

[Joat]

I don't know where you can get it done but, I have a hot wire foam cutter and have done several. i would be happy to make the cutter and my experience available and walk you through the process. I am in Dayton.

Joat

 

[RetArmySgt]

Im in Sheldon and need to have the foam cut to form fit my M24 and maybe some ammo and a DOPE book.

 

[Buckles]

why not just get the pick and pluck foam?

 

[RetArmySgt]

Im using the foam that came in it and the Pick and Pluck wouldnt give me a tight enough cutout.

Joat- how much would you charge me?

 

[Texas High Caliber]

A bread knife works pretty well if you want to try and do it yourself.

 

[RetArmySgt]

I destroyed the last one i tried to cut.

 

[texas skeeter]

why not just get the pick and pluck foam?

the only thing Flash knows how to "Pick N Pluck" is his nose!! but i still luv ya Flash!! ok flash where are you, i figured you'd be along soon.

 

[IXLR8]

An electric carving knife, like for a turkey works perfectly. The type with the side by side blades that slide back and forth. It is easier than a hot wire.

 

[Chris.Blaschke]

I used my Dad's electric knife on my rifle case. Traced the outline of the two guns, took the foam out and placed it on a piece of cardboard.
I cut inside the lines to make sure the fit was snug. It is not pretty enough to hung on the wall, but fits the gun very well.

 

[cfell]

I "trace" then use a utility knife or 'electric knife' to cut inside the lines... Then, crank up the shop vac and use a Dremel with a square cutter. Takes a bit, but you get a nice effect.

If you "line" the cutout inside with a "felt" sheet from a fabric store, you can tuck it into the perimeter of the case for a more "clean" look.. it also "tightens" up the hold on the weapon and makes "deploy" a one hand action.

 

[PopsXD9sc]

Harbor Freight had the electric "hot" knife on sale recently for something like $10. You might try there.

 

[matefrio]

Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos) - AR15.COM

 

[The_Hunter]

I don't know where you can get it done but, I have a hot wire foam cutter and have done several. i would be happy to make the cutter and my experience available and walk you through the process. I am in Dayton.

Joat

Man you really do have everything... also good to know

 

[Younggun]

Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos) - AR15.COM

I never got past the first pic....

 

[Charlie]

Those are awesome pictures!!!

 

[RetArmySgt]

I don't know where you can get it done but, I have a hot wire foam cutter and have done several. i would be happy to make the cutter and my experience available and walk you through the process. I am in Dayton.

Joat

Might have to meet up with you one of these weekends.

 

[secondstoryguy]

I've used an electric carving knife a few times with good results. Not perfect, but it works well.

 

[coachrick]

Cutting Gun Case Foam (lots of photos) - AR15.COM

Packaging Foam - Padding, Polyethylene, Custom Packaging & More
And this link was given as a source for the foam. Looks like really good prices, especially if you order enough for free shipping. I've actually picked up a couple of 'non'-gun cases that were on serious clearance and re-used the foam from those. I keep changing my handgun assortment, so I should 'reconfigure' a new insert for the ones I carry most.