Replacement Foam for Gun Case ?

Dead-Nuts-Zero · April 1, 2006, 01:39 AM

I have an old (30 yrs +) briefcase size guncase with the egg carton style foam. It's getting about rotten. Discoloring and flaking and little cushion quality left. Anyone know where to get replacement foam? I haven't looked anywhere, but maybe a sewing fabric/craft store???

Jayb · April 1, 2006, 06:33 AM

Check your local area for any upholstry shops. There are two in my area that sell (and stock) foam rubber in various densities, and sizes.

Pointer · April 1, 2006, 07:10 AM

Also mattress pads from medical supply or camping outfitters

Polydorus · April 1, 2006, 07:48 AM

Computers and other electronic items are usually shipped in a box surrounded by a foam cocoon. You might be able to do the job with free pieces from those if you, your friends or place of work have purchased any electronics lately. At least you can practice cutting it to fit for free.

MADISON · April 7, 2006, 12:36 PM

I would go to WAL-MART and go into the craft section.
They sell "foam kits". I think the price is below $10.
The over all depth is what you would need to worry about.
Cut the foam to duplicate the original foam.

RevoRick · April 7, 2006, 02:50 PM

www.canalrubber.com

Look for the foam you want.

Tom2 · April 7, 2006, 04:07 PM

I would look for some closed cell foam, that is, that is not like a sponge, but the bubbles in the foam are not open. Open cell foam just acts like a big sponge and dries out the oil or whatever you put on the gun to protect it. Unless it is just for transport to the range or something. Also acts like a sponge for moisture. Bad deal for long term storage.

Nortonics · April 8, 2006, 06:42 AM

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April 1, 2006, 01:39 AM	#1
Dead-Nuts-Zero Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2004 Posts: 579	Replacement Foam for Gun Case ? I have an old (30 yrs +) briefcase size guncase with the egg carton style foam. It's getting about rotten. Discoloring and flaking and little cushion quality left. Anyone know where to get replacement foam? I haven't looked anywhere, but maybe a sewing fabric/craft store??? __________________ . . BANG------------ >>> !

April 1, 2006, 06:33 AM	#2
Jayb Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 103	Check your local area for any upholstry shops. There are two in my area that sell (and stock) foam rubber in various densities, and sizes. __________________ Freedom has a flavor the protected can never taste... USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '66, - May 68 Some of my rifles

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April 7, 2006, 12:36 PM	#5
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Replacement foam for a gun case I would go to WAL-MART and go into the craft section. They sell "foam kits". I think the price is below $10. The over all depth is what you would need to worry about. Cut the foam to duplicate the original foam.

April 7, 2006, 02:50 PM	#6
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April 1, 2006, 07:48 AM	#4
Polydorus Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Posts: 144	Computers and other electronic items are usually shipped in a box surrounded by a foam cocoon. You might be able to do the job with free pieces from those if you, your friends or place of work have purchased any electronics lately. At least you can practice cutting it to fit for free.

April 7, 2006, 04:07 PM	#7
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	closed cell I would look for some closed cell foam, that is, that is not like a sponge, but the bubbles in the foam are not open. Open cell foam just acts like a big sponge and dries out the oil or whatever you put on the gun to protect it. Unless it is just for transport to the range or something. Also acts like a sponge for moisture. Bad deal for long term storage.

April 8, 2006, 06:42 AM	#8
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