Where to get that foam for telescope cases?

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:30 pm

There are some pretty cheap roller suitcases in Carrefour that could be re-purposed as telescope cases. However I'd need a good quantity of foam for padding the inside (hopefully I can fit an entire EQ head, plus my 70mm refractor, inside the case).

Where can I get that foam?

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:42 pm

Hi,

You can try this place:

http://www.echan.com.sg/contactus.htm

You have to get the type of foam for photographic equipment. I heard that 'normal' foam (whatever that is) can out-gas and may affect optical coatings.

Kay Heem

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:54 pm

Thanks Kayheem.

Why do all of these establishments have to be in Defu Lane?!?! :-P

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:54 pm

Cool! Is it expensive?

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:29 pm

hey CC

In a 2003 post by kayheem, he quoted $30 for a 3' x 6' x 1" sheet.

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:38 pm

Orly, Defu is quite near where we are... 10 mins by car/taxi, not so sure by bus but Kovan MRT should have a connector service.
If my new 'scope works out but comes without travel case, I'll fetch you over to pick up some together

timatworksg · Post by **timatworksg** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:39 pm

I used those colored mats that are joined by 'jig-saw' like connections that are used for babies to play on the floor with! They come in large and smaller squares. Out with a SHARP penknife/cutter and some PVA Glue. You can layer them, build a box, compartments..etc etc! ANd still have several small pieces to make drink coasters for the coffee table...haha!

A suggestion!

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:47 pm

@CC: Another new scope?

@Tim: Can show some pics of the finished products? Thanks!

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:00 pm

orly_andico wrote:Thanks Kayheem.

Why do all of these establishments have to be in Defu Lane?!?! :-P

Actually, the Defu Lane area is full of industrial companies, which can come in very useful. Besides the foam supplier, you can find carpentry shops that can do custom jobs e.g. dob structure manufacture.

You just give them the design and specs and choose the laminate! Prices are quite cheap as you deal directly with the carpenters. Will be helpful if you speak Chinese as a lot (not all) of the workers there are Chinese educated or Chinese from Malaysia.

Kay Heem

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:04 pm

Gary --> No lar, just contemplating

I'm telling myself I SHOULD be satisfied with my 80ED