Pick n pluck foam replacements

[bomberbaz]

I have seen a few people asking about this and found a few providers if anyone wants to look into them

http://www.dorrfoto.co.uk/Bags-and-Cases/Aluminium-Cases/Dorr-Pick-and-Pluck-Insert-Foam-for-Aluminium-50-Extra-Large-Case_485220.htm fits a 520 x 430 case

then these if you want custom size but dont know if they deal with public http://parotecsolutions.co.uk/products/interior-options/foam/pick-pluck-foam

then these guys http://www.easyfoam.co.uk/pick-n-pluck-foam.php at 22 x 14 (inches)

I need the top one for my case btw

steve

[John]

Thanks for the links Steve. Not exactly low cost are they ?

[ScottS]

Thanks for the links Steve. Not exactly low cost are they ?

My thoughts also. My entire EP case cost less.

[bomberbaz]

I know, but I believe its a captive market. A cheaper option would be to buy layers of plain foam and cut by hand but that is a little more messy.

Hey, and don't shoot the messenger 

Steve

[bomberbaz]

Thanks for the links Steve. Not exactly low cost are they ?

Got to ask yourself the question though John, how much was your collection of black and green and is it worth protecting 

[John]

Got to ask yourself the question though John, how much was your collection of black and green and is it worth protecting 

It's a fair point Steve

My little lot are kept in a couple of the Maplin cases. I use a method where I don't actually remove any foam cubes but rather make depressions with them for the eyepieces. These pop back into their original position when the space is no longer needed so the foam in the cases has lasted a lot longer.

Items in a niche market will always command a higher price than we might think I guess.

Thanks again for the links.

[MarvinZ]

You could take a look here http://www.cases-and-enclosures.co.uk/ they sell cases and also the replacement foam of diferent sizes.

[JamesF]

It's a bit mad (not to mention hideously wasteful) when you can buy a new case including the pluck foam for less than the cost of replacing just the foam.  Come that day I think I shall just buy ordinary foam in pieces 20mm or so thick, layer them in the case and cut them myself.

James

[JamesF]

Oh, I also noticed that whilst the Maplin cases have the foam blocks about 12mm square, some people only sell it with the blocks cut to 1" sizes which is a bit large for my liking.

James

[bomberbaz]

You could take a look here http://www.cases-and-enclosures.co.uk/ they sell cases and also the replacement foam of diferent sizes.

Missed them marvin, good find

[jnb]

I know, but I believe its a captive market. A cheaper option would be to buy layers of plain foam and cut by hand but that is a little more messy.

Hey, and don't shoot the messenger 

Steve

Mrs JB reliably tells me that a hot knife will cut foam neatly and without hassle. (basically a knife blade attachment for a soldering iron)

[Caldwell14]

Lots of replacement foam on eBay, it where I get mine from.

[John]

Lots of replacement foam on eBay, it where I get mine from.

I've seen it on there but again quite pricey. Maybe I've been looking at the wrong suppliers ?

[Davey-T]

If you really want to splash out there was a guy in S@N mag' offering CNC cut foam to your pattern, haven't seen his ad lately so he may have gone broke

Dave

[John]

As an alternative to aluminum and foam, how about wood ?:

http://www.wood-wonders.com/Eyepiece.htm

[Caldwell14]

I've seen it on there but again quite pricey. Maybe I've been looking at the wrong suppliers ?

Between 4 and 7 quid

[bomberbaz]

As an alternative to aluminum and foam, how about wood ?:

http://www.wood-wonders.com/Eyepiece.htm

drooling at those cases, no stoppit you cant, hehe 

[faulksy]

i use these its good stuff but you have to cut around your eps

http://www.efoam.co.uk/foamshapes.php?cp_n=adwords&cp_a=CutToSize2&cp_k=Foam%20cut%20to%20size&gclid=CjwKEAjwnNqgBRDdgOitrZPj6yYSJACM86tDrH2XtCBcRw4hjCN_seHWaJJwwqAvvI1yHU4l-OKFyBoCLnjw_wcB