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Old 03-16-2011, 01:43 PM   #1
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Block of foam...where to find?

Hey guys...anyone know where to find a block of 'soft' foam?
I say soft because I'm not looking for Styrofoam but rather the stuff that is usually black. I think its the same stuff that gun cases have inside to keep the gun from moving around.

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Old 03-16-2011, 02:04 PM   #2
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try a craft store.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:11 PM   #3
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http://www.foambymail.com/Eggcrate.html
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:16 PM   #4
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There's a place in National City called UFO, they may have it.

http://ufofabrics.com/UFOPages/ufo_foam.html

It's not black but it's foam.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:28 PM   #5
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how big of piece are you looking for? if it is a reasonable size, you could check with computer shops. sometimes when they get new equipment it is packed with it.
it just depends on what you need it for and how big of a piece you may need.
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...from the ifoam store.... sorry couldn't help it.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:33 PM   #7
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...from the ifoam store.... sorry couldn't help it.
lol; just got it
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Old 03-16-2011, 03:41 PM   #8
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how big of piece are you looking for? if it is a reasonable size, you could check with computer shops. sometimes when they get new equipment it is packed with it.
it just depends on what you need it for and how big of a piece you may need.

Thanks guys..
I need a piece that measures 9" x 11".
I'll check the places you've mentioned...except for ifoam...haha
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:22 PM   #9
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Most likely what you are looking for is called open cell foam. It isn’t cheap. It is the kind of foam that is used for sound reinforcement. Try E-bay and Craigslist. Search open cell foam, egg crate foam and soundproofing foam. Every once in a while you will find some. All depends on how thick you want it too. The thicker it is the more $$$$$ you will be spending


To give you an idea of how much you can spend, if you get it retail, to spot treat my 10 x 10 studio it cost around $400, and that’s with a bulk pack. I have found it usually goes for around $3 a square foot when you buy it in large quantities.

You may want to try the craft stores too.
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:05 PM   #10
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A better type of foam is a closed cell variety called EVA, (ethyl vinyl acetate). This is the stuff that flip flop sandals are made from. I sell it from my web site in a tile format for use in gyms, playrooms etc.

High shipping costs and minimum order sizes probably make it impractical to order small quantities from me but if you search locally for EVA you may have some luck. If you have questions, PM me.

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Thanks guys..
I need a piece that measures 9" x 11".
I'll check the places you've mentioned...except for ifoam...haha
just curious what did you need this for?
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just curious what did you need this for?
Thanks again guys..I think I found some and it is rather expensive. What about the blue stuff I've seen some of you carve out to fit a transducer? Where can I find that?

It's actually for a school project I'm working on with my 13 year old daughter.
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