Tagged with foam - Personal View Talks http://personal-view.com/talks/discussions/tagged/foam/feed.rss Thu, 02 May 24 22:21:50 +0000 Tagged with foam - Personal View Talks en-CA Foam Glue for Camera Cases http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/13296/foam-glue-for-camera-cases Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:47:56 +0000 DrDave 13296@/talks/discussions I have some cases of various sizes in need of repair--many of these have the "pinch and pluck" foam squares. After a time, the foam falls apart. Has anyone attempted to repair the foam? If so, I would be interested in what type of glue you used and what the long term results were. Camera cases are usually not recyclable, so I would like to repair the cases I have rather than replace them. I imagine that my waterproof cases would probably last for a thousand years in a landfill.

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Ester Foam http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4210/ester-foam Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:34:32 +0000 B3Guy 4210@/talks/discussions Hi, All! Last night I decided to spring for a Pelican Storm iM2500 case for my camera gear, as the small case I have now is overflowing. I bought the case new on Ebay without foam because I have a hatred deep in my soul for Pick and Pluck foam. In my experience, Pick and Pluck just doesn't hold up over time.

This had me spending over an hour scouring the internet for non Pick and Pluck ester foam at a reasonable price. Here is the best reliable source that I found (and purchased through).

http://www.diyroadcasesstore.com/categories/Foam-%26-Carpet/Foam/

It may look just as expensive at first glance, but the 1" thick sheet I bought for $43 ($55 with shipping) is a very large 54"x72", which when cut to my case size will give me nine 1" thick layers.

Just thought I'd share and open some discussion on foam, cutting foam, types of foam, etc.

Ester foam is important in a case for electronics because it is anti static. The "plank" foam they sell is not necessarily non static, but it is much more dense. It'd be great for storing larger, heavier items like a slider, tripod or rig.

As a side note, Which do you prefer? regular Pelican or Pelican Storm case? I personally like the Storm cases for their sturdier and more sensibly designed retractable handle as well as for their large push-button latches that don't break your fingers every time you open the case.

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