Foam for telescope case

tphilip · Post by **tphilip** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:21 am

Hi,

Does anyone know where to get large blocks of high density foam for use in a telescope case? I have a large travel case and I'd like to cut some foam to shape to hold my scope in it. I don't want pluck foam or stuff which will outgas. Big fat sheets which I can glue together to form a large block would also work.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Tim.

mch3898 · Post by **mch3898** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:14 pm

Hi,

Somebody suggested yoga foam mats. I have not tried it but am going to explore the possibility.

Pluck foams seemed to be good but any idea where to get these separately, ie not with casings.

Post by **rcj** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:03 pm

I have some of these foam to give should it be of interest. It was used to package telescopes.

mch3898 · Post by **mch3898** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:31 pm

Hi,

That's great. I will like to have some. (Enough to pack a C8 scope). How can I collect from you? Thanks a lot.

tphilip · Post by **tphilip** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:46 pm

The size of my case is 75cm x 25cm x 25cm. What would be ideal is 5 sheets of 5cm thick foam which is 75cm x 25cm. Then I can cut and laminate the sheets to suit. Anyone have any idea where I could get sheets of foam in this size?

Thanks,

Tim

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:30 pm

Have you tried Art Friend at Bras Basah COmplex? Maybe they have.

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:34 pm

Found this thread.. Thought I read it before. All the best!

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=1668&start=0

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:09 pm

I also have some free foams to spare, if you need more.