Can I see your....

[sapper36]

gun cases? I have two Pelican cases that I am going be using and I wanted to see how some of you guys cut out the center foam. Also and tips and do's/ dont's. Thanks

[22_Shooter]

I've never attempted to cut foam, but I have read about it:D . If you put the foam in water, then wring it out as much as you can (obviously there will still be a little water), then stick it in the freezer for awhile, it will be MUCH easier to cut clean lines. I've also read many different ways to actually cut the foam, once it's frozen.

I remember reading a whole tutorial with pictures, specifically about cutting foam for gun cases, but I don't remember where. I'll search for it.

[Shihan]

The pick and pluck is easy to do.

[Buckaroo]

Electric Knife

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when i used to work at malibu boats, they would cut the foam pieces with an electric jig saw with a 6-9" blade. the blade was really thin. they would lube the blade with silicone spray. they also had like a bread knife to cut into center pieces.

i just visit with my foam pieces already marked off and bring a six pack with me. i dont know about using water, it may get moldy.

[sohjah]

I just used a good sharp Exacto knife after I traced everything.

Here's my Pelican case for my Sig 556 that I finished recently.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z227/ghostofsohjah/Sig/Pelican_3.jpg

[WRMorrison]

Here's a good tutorial:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695

-WRM

[los]

.....I just used a good sharp Exacto knife after I traced everything.

+1.

Pelican 1700...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/15TXX.jpg

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what type of adhesive did you guys use on the foam to keep it from shifting around once it was cut and put back in the case ??

[sohjah]

what type of adhesive did you guys use on the foam to keep it from shifting around once it was cut and put back in the case ??

no adhesive used...

the foam is stiff enough to where it won't shift.

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thanks

[22_Shooter]

I just used a good sharp Exacto knife after I traced everything.

Here's my Pelican case for my Sig 556 that I finished recently.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z227/ghostofsohjah/Sig/Pelican_3.jpg

Looks great. Can I ask what is the darker outlining around the cut-outs?

[sohjah]

Looks great. Can I ask what is the darker outlining around the cut-outs?

just a big fat permanent marker... nothing special. ;)

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for glue, i use 3m super 77. i like gluing the foam pieces together, and then to the case.

[DNW]

Electric knife, then spray adhesive to glue the two layers of foam together.

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thanks ,