firefighter4187 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Does anyone know the name of the foam that is used in power tool cases to protect the tool. I know that it has pre marked lines so you can trace around the tool and then pop out the small blocks. What is the name of this stuff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Not sure I've ever heard a proper name for it. You could maybe use foam insulation board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event Horizon Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It is polyethylene (Black PE Foam) It is considered a rather dense and long lasting foam. Additionally it can be diced - picked/plucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Its expensive. Was looking at getting some until I saw the prices. If anyone finds it for cheap, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks guys and Eric, how much was it when you saw it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's called pluck and pick foam and here is a site that has it cheap.I don't know if 2 inches is deep enough for what you want to do though http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/foam-and-pillows/foam/packing-foam/case-foam/charcoal-pick-and-pluck-foam-2-10-5-14-5-.htm?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&s_kwcid=TC|1027047|{keyword}|{placement}|{ifcontent:C}{ifsearch:S}{ifmobile:M}|{matchtype}|{creative}&cvsfa=2700&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3732313935&gclid=CK2dzYPq0bYCFaYWMgodt3AApg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks and that would work, I'm am putting on my drill and impact case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks and that would work, I'm am putting on my drill and impact case.Well glad that I was able to help because I was shocked at how much some places were trying to charge for some foam $40 bucks for a piece of it is fucking insane sorry if swearing isn't allowed here but it just shocked me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event Horizon Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 The website above references a Polyether foam, that is a softer, open cell foam. It will absorb water, grease, oil etc. And is not very impact resistant meaning dropping a tool on it repeatedly will destroy it. You want a closed cell foam like polyethylene, it is much more durable and is very well suited to take the repeated impact of dropping a tool in it. My experience with pick and pluck has been miserable as the shape never truly "shadows" the tool. There is a product called Kaizen Foam, that is a closed cell, polyethylene that you can cut to shape and it peels off in 1/8" layers It comes in overall varying depths and is cheap, and is warranted for life. Do a search for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 This topic came just in time because I wanted to do this! Thanks for all of the great information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the info E.H.. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbirdone Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks for the link on the foam! I am converting my tool storage over to the Bosch L-Boxx system, but the boxes come without any foam. The Bosch foam is $25 a pop. I was able to pick up 15 pieces of this other foam for less than $100. The sizing is a bit different but a few dabs of adhesive on the bottom should keep everything in place. 15 gives me enough for all my L-Boxxes and will let me go a few layers deep for some of tools. I'll let you know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 $25 for a piece of foam is just ridiculous. Very uncool of Bosch to charge such a premium for something so inexpensive to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbirdone Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I agree. Bosch is completely missing the boat on this. Also, they do not sell the trays for their own tools separate. I have quite a few 12v and 18v Bosch and a few corded ones that I bought before they introduced the l-boxx. It would be nice if I could but a tray to fit them in my new l-boxxes, but the trays only come with new tools...frustrating... And another thing about the foam - Festool charges $25 for a superior foam package that includes bottom foam, "shapable foam" to customize for a tool, and a top lid foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Kinda shitty they done sell the trays. Probably sell them in Europe only. That's the way it usually works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 For the price Bosch are charging there's must contain Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbirdone Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Well I will say that at full retail the Bosch's aren't too much of a deal...but...I managed to get about $500 worth of l-boxxes for about $300 using various promotions and sales. That same $300 would have bought me 4-5 Festool Systainers, vs the 12 L-boxxes I was able to get. Although now I'm adding $90 for foam... Can't wait until the long holiday weekend so I can get everything organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Speaking of Festool, Wayne, are they as insanely over priced in Europe as they are here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 You said the magic word Conductor. I have wanted a Festool ts55 for a long time. I love those clean clean cuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am sorry to say it but For me Festool is over priced and over hyped as well because they are not very powerful at all and a bit crap to be honest.I went to the manchester tool fair and got chance to have a go side by side with many many drills and can honestly say hand on heart that if I were in the U.S.A I would buy Milwaukee or Bosch.My reasons are simple and are this. The only 2 real quality manufacturers where the gear is tough and you guys get anything like as much of the range as us are BOSCH and MILWAUKEE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I agree with everything you're saying Wayne. Those are lot better tools. Except the festool track saw. That's the one tool festool makes better then anyone else. I think I have seen too many of these videos of it in action. I have been brainwashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 My Pal Neil has the Festool track saw and he is very happy with it.I am being quite general here but they just are not up to being used and abused as a tool range on a job site.The Milwaukee fuel for example is over a third up on torque which is a vast amount of power not to have having spent enough to buy nearly 2 milwaukee fuel drills on 1 Festool.No matter how you look at it the Milwaukee and Bosch brands destroy Festool which even look dated these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 The only tool i like from festool is there sanders but they are too much $$$$$$$$$$$ i'm gone a stick with my makita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 You are absolutely right Wayne. Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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