Bill_K 0 #1 December 31, 2008 Hey guys, I have an old case that I used to use when I was on the road some years back. The hard foam in it was/is cut for tools that I no longer have/use. Now I'm wanting to re-purpose the case to use it for storing my camera equipment in. Video and Still/Lens's. I've been all over the internet, eBay, etc. I have some ideas, but thought I'd see what you guys do when you need to replace the foam or change it up in your cases. Right now I'm leaning toward a local arts and craft's store that sells foam sheet. The density is not quite as dense as I'd like, but I think it will work ok. Before I spend the $$ though I thought I'd see what you guys are using? Thanks, BK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 December 31, 2008 Pelican cases use foam that's scored so little blocks of it can be removed in whatever shape you want. They seem to sell replacement foam, but it's not cheap and they dont describe what you get on the site. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 December 31, 2008 http://www.foamerica.com/pelicanfoam.html?gclid=CIDPqYLu65cCFRPyDAoddA2QCw Try this one or search for your brand of case. Custom cut is available. Theres an only cad to design cuts. A couple of google searchs will get you a lot better than the craft store. google replacement foam and look at options for hours.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #4 December 31, 2008 Quote google replacement foam and look at options for hours. Yes, that's what I have been doing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #5 December 31, 2008 Ritz camera stores carry's it, you cut to fit. If you don't have a ritz in ATL try your local pro camera store, most will have replacement foam sets for cases in stock. Or better yet you might try These guysyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #6 December 31, 2008 Where is a good place to get a hard case for a camera?Never give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #7 January 1, 2009 I wish more of these places would put measurements on their foam pieces. My case is not a pelican, but it is about the size of their 15xx series. I may order some of the replacement for that one and see what I get... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #8 January 1, 2009 QuoteI wish more of these places would put measurements on their foam pieces. My case is not a pelican, but it is about the size of their 15xx series. I may order some of the replacement for that one and see what I get... Or not. That is just to small by about 2 inches and the next size up is well... way to large. Grrrr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #9 January 1, 2009 Just go with the larger then size it's easy to cut to fit custom like and all that....dude! you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #10 January 1, 2009 If you don't mind it looking a little 'ghetto', just go to your local auto parts dealer and buy some big assed car washing sponges. Cut them down to fit around your gear. You may need to glue some together with a hot glue gun to the get the width you need, but with a bit of time, you can make it look pretty neat. The density of the foam is great for this type of thing and it's certainly a lot cheaper! Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #11 January 1, 2009 This place has cases, accessories, and foam inserts. And Great prices!!!http://www.cases4less.com/ Stay Safe!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
