Extra Padding

[Rollageyder]

Good afternoon folks,

I’d like to pick your brains for a solution. I’ve just order some Geoptik Cases for my reflector, mount, tripod and counterweights.

I have a Skywatcher Explorer 200PDS which has a 1000mm tube that I want to place in a Geoptik Padded Case that is 1200mm long.

Any suggestions what I can use to fit the vacant 8-inch cube in the bag? I’d like a neat solution if possible rather than just shoving a large towel into the void.

All ideas welcome. Clear skies!

[Waldemar]

Just a piece of plastic foam will do fine.

[Rollageyder]

Thanks Waldemar. I've tried looking on Amazon but can't find anything suitable. Maybe my keywords in the search aren't right.

[Swoop1]

A lot of towns have places that can refurbish furniture. A piece of foam from one of them will do. Either 8" foam or 2 X 4" bits (or 4 X 2" bits etc. etc.)

[Rollageyder]

Thanks Swoop. Great suggestion. I have an upholster just round the corner from me. I'll pop in tomorrow and ask if he can cut me a piece.

[Waldemar]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x24-x79-High-Density-Firm-Rubber-Foam-Sheet-Premium-Seats-Cushion-Upholstery-/122446642284?hash=item1c82637c6c:g:1P0AAOSww3tY8Ko0

or: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24x82-Firm-Rubber-Foam-Sheet-Premium-Seats-Cushion-Upholstery-USA-MADE-NF33/172466180450?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3D58e97625f90947569c2a84687c5203e2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122446642284

[Louis D]

You might also check fabric and craft stores for foam.

[Rollageyder]

51 minutes ago, Waldemar said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x24-x79-High-Density-Firm-Rubber-Foam-Sheet-Premium-Seats-Cushion-Upholstery-/122446642284?hash=item1c82637c6c:g:1P0AAOSww3tY8Ko0

or: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24x82-Firm-Rubber-Foam-Sheet-Premium-Seats-Cushion-Upholstery-USA-MADE-NF33/172466180450?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3D58e97625f90947569c2a84687c5203e2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122446642284

Thanks for the links. Very much appreciated 

[Rollageyder]

12 minutes ago, Louis D said:

You might also check fabric and craft stores for foam.

Thanks Louis, I'll check out some craft stores now.

[Rollageyder]

I've been thinking about putting a couple of the Billingham SuperFlex 10-21 Inserts (one each end of the case). That way I'd have some extra storage within the bag - but I'm not sure what I'd put in them and they would need to have something in them to work. It seems a shame to waste valuable space in a case that isn't heavy.

[N3ptune]

I have similar equipment but I think the tube alone is heavy enough inside the transport bag. Under the tube, I put double bubble sheet (big bubbles) over the bubbles there is a "Piqué" (french) the kind of blanket they use an hospital bed to collect urine.. I use it to collect dew formation dripping off the tube while drying, it's effective.

There is nothing at the ends of the bags.. the tube is moving a bit from front to back but not very much if I take care while carrying the bag.

@Rollageyder it's not the answer you wanted.. but it's working for me so far.

-I like your red moon avatar also, nice image.