foam Packing

FNorm · 01-09-2010, 06:59 PM

Anybody know where to get that kindda corrugated foam they use in gun cases?

Thanks,

FN

Tomathvl · 01-09-2010, 07:47 PM

http://www.foampackagingcompany.com/...uted-foam.html

Just Google foam packing

Edward Tinker · 01-09-2010, 08:49 PM

I think You can get different sizes at either craft stores (Michaels) or fabric stores.

Ed

Ice · 01-10-2010, 08:27 AM

I would be careful about foam packing. The chemicals used to make some of it will cause rust. A test would be in order before I put a fine firearm alongside it.

Charlie

sheepherder · 01-10-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice

I would be careful about foam packing. The chemicals used to make some of it will cause rust. A test would be in order before I put a fine firearm alongside it.

Charlie

Although not on-topic, some of the white foam boxes used to pack rifles will absorb oil...I have an old Norinco foam box for an AK-47 copy I bought back in the 70's that is used to hold a newer AK clone and the foam has absorbed some of the oil on the rifle...Doesn't seem to be breaking the foam down, but taking oil away from the rifle was not my intent...

Norme · 01-10-2010, 10:40 AM

I have been using medium density foam, cut to fit, to store my Lugers for over 10 years now. I wipe them down with a silicone cloth every once in a while and have noticed no deleterious effects.
Fred, I bought my foam at a furniture store, now out of business, that did custom upholstery. You might try your local Yellow Pages. Regards, Norm

FNorm · 01-10-2010, 11:42 AM

Thanks, All. Norme, that's about what I want to do. Now most of the foam I'm seeing is polyurethane. Is that a safe one?

And how did you cut/fit it?

FN

Norme · 01-10-2010, 12:40 PM

Hi Fred, I posted a reply to you on the other forum. It must have been all the wine I drank last night! If you can't find it, give me a call. Regards

sheepherder · 01-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNorm

Anybody know where to get that kindda corrugated foam they use in gun cases?

What we have here...is a failure to communicate...

alvin · 01-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

I have an old Norinco foam box for an AK-47 copy I bought back in the 70's that is used to hold a newer AK clone

1980s, right? 70s is impossible.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I think You can get different sizes at either craft stores (Michaels) or fabric stores. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	I have been using medium density foam, cut to fit, to store my Lugers for over 10 years now. I wipe them down with a silicone cloth every once in a while and have noticed no deleterious effects. Fred, I bought my foam at a furniture store, now out of business, that did custom upholstery. You might try your local Yellow Pages. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

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FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Thanks, All. Norme, that's about what I want to do. Now most of the foam I'm seeing is polyurethane. Is that a safe one? And how did you cut/fit it? FN Last edited by FNorm; 01-10-2010 at 11:42 AM. Reason: add

01-09-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	http://www.foampackagingcompany.com/...uted-foam.html Just Google foam packing

01-10-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	I would be careful about foam packing. The chemicals used to make some of it will cause rust. A test would be in order before I put a fine firearm alongside it. Charlie

01-10-2010, 12:40 PM	#8
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Fred, I posted a reply to you on the other forum. It must have been all the wine I drank last night! If you can't find it, give me a call. Regards