16 August 2013, 20:01
Austin HunterCustom Foam Inserts
Has anyone used this site:
www.mycasebuilder.com ?
You can pick from a huge number of different cases and use their online tool to design your own foam inserts.
I'm going to do one for my Mauser M03 in a Pelican 1700 with two barrels and two scopes.
16 August 2013, 23:25
dave wesbrookAsk about the density or a sample of the foam. Realy soft or mushy foam does not hold up well when compartmentalized. Also leave lots of room in-between each part as the sideways tensile strength of foam is low and will tear if the compartments are too close. ...Dave
17 August 2013, 01:01
Austin HunterYou can get the normal Pelican form or the newer harder foam. Here the two types they list.
BTW - I've had no issues with the standard Pelican foam ever.
PE foam is fairly dense (similar to the feel of a "pool-noodle"), yet forgiving. It offers a secure, snug fit. Finger-notches are recommended in order to retrieve items.
Ester foam (commonly used in upholstery cushioning) is more spongy and pliable, exhibiting excellent shock absorption and malleability.
17 August 2013, 01:15
dave wesbrookGo for it. I've used Pelican cases for a long time to protect my cameras. Found it bomb-proof but heavy.
24 August 2013, 01:15
Vol717There is an outfit called something like pelicancasebuilder, some derivation of pelican case, who sells custom foam inserts. They sent me a grid matched to my Pelican case to lay out my components and trace them on a insert. Not cheap but excellent seldom is.