Foam

[Rox Crusher]

I want to get some foam I can use to put in my Tuffy storage box.

You know, the kind you cut out so a handheld projectile launcher can be stored in it without banging around getting scratched up.

Don't know what kind to get and where to get it from.

Any ideas ?

[rt9]

You can check the packing supply houses that sell to business. You know boxes and such. They normally carry hi density foam in various sheet thickness and weight. They can usually cut it for you as well. Try PA or ULine.

[Eck]

I bought a pack of those foam gym mats. The kind that fit together like a puzzle. It's a pretty dense foam and I have some left if you want it.

EDIT: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-6- ... t/21672523 - what I have

also, Grainger has stuff like this: http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGE ... =FFTS&pbi=

[71 Broncman]

Another option is Target, Wal*Mart, or somewhere similar and buy one of the foam mattress toppers and cut it to fit your needs. They can be had in different thicknesses and either egg crate style or memory foam. Another option is an upholstery supply place which has different densities and will probably sell whatever size you need. I know there is at least one place in the Springs and a greater number in the Denver area.
Mark.

[landshark]

Camera or digital equipment places will have them for those waterproof/shockproof pelican cases. Check Amazon.

[sykanr0ng]

Military surplus stores usually sell foam.

I know Jax in Ft. Collins has it in several firmnesses.

[Rox Crusher]

Thanks for the input fellas

[ManTruck]

I would suggest you look at the foam anti fatigue mat from Harbor Freight. 4 Squares for about $9. I use those for many things and they are cheap.

They are thin and will not eat too much space up in the tuffy. Just get some spray adhesive for the tuffy walls to hold in place.

When I do the late elk season I line the floor of the 5th wheel with them all trimmed into size etc for additional insulation and foot comfort for bare socks. My camper is sealed on the bottom and insulated but it makes it more comfortable. Cheap enough and durable too for many uses. I keep several around and when working under a vehicle on concrete and not using a creeper I will lay those out for comfort and padding as well.

[Rox Crusher]

Somebody else suggested I wrap the gun and mags in plastic (individually) and then spray expanding foam into the box, let it expand, and then press the objects into the expanded foam before it hardens.

Any thought on this approach ?

[Eck]

Somebody else suggested I wrap the gun and mags in plastic (individually) and then spray expanding foam into the box, let it expand, and then press the objects into the expanded foam before it hardens.

Any thought on this approach ?

Why not mount a holster to the side of the inside of it if you are looking for something more secure to movement? That would still give you your console for other things should you choose to use it.

[Dukietown]

Somebody else suggested I wrap the gun and mags in plastic (individually) and then spray expanding foam into the box, let it expand, and then press the objects into the expanded foam before it hardens.

Any thought on this approach ?

Why not mount a holster to the side of the inside of it if you are looking for something more secure to movement? That would still give you your console for other things should you choose to use it.

And give much quicker access to it should it be needed. I've seen lots of guys on the Tacoma forums I frequent doing the same.

[hockeydad4-22]

Somebody else suggested I wrap the gun and mags in plastic (individually) and then spray expanding foam into the box, let it expand, and then press the objects into the expanded foam before it hardens.

Any thought on this approach ?

Have you used much spray foam (great stuff)? It is super tacky and gets EVERYWHERE!!! That and when it is very thick - it takes for ever to cure. And the outgases continue for months. My first thought was spray foam too, but almost as quickly I dismissed that thought. I recall seeing somewhere someone used some low expanding foam that they poured into their top (with it lying on its lid). Seems like it was from the boat market. Might have been JGZ but I'm not sure.

I think some of the dense foam from the hardware/surplus store or an upholstery shop, then carve the shape you want into it and coat with plasti-dip. You could even probably add some Velcro straps to keep things from bouncing around.

[akaFrankCastle]

Why not just go to Home Depot and buy a sheet of concrete insulating styrofoam? Cuts easy and is cheap. Spray adhesive the top and line with a soft cloth material to finish it off.

The "pick and pluck" inserts for Pelican cases look great and aren't too bad, in theory. It does become a bit of a pain when you start looking at expanding your selection of packed firearms.

The sheet foam, non-precut, that Pelican offers is better. But it is nothing special. You can get very similar stuff from your local Joann Fabrics store. The high density stuff costs a little more. I bought a full sheet of 6"x36"x6' last year and it ran me around 80 bucks or so on super discount.

[ZOSO]

DO NOT use spray foam and plastic wrap. The foam will eat/burn through the plastic and get all over the gun.


Just do as others have said and mount a holster to the side.

[sykanr0ng]

I have seen a set-up with a heavily plastic coated rod that inserts into the barrel to hold your handheld kinetic energy applicator.
Often used to hold one under a table or desk.
It has the advantage of one size fits all (or nearly so)

[Dirtheadz]

Why not mount a holster to the side of the inside of it if you are looking for something more secure to movement? That would still give you your console for other things should you choose to use it.

X2

[Rox Crusher]

the tuffy box I'm talking about is the lockable kind which resides under the passenger seat so I'm not really concerned about quick access (although the holster could still be a good solution)

most often I would have it with me but I just need a place to secure it if I had to go inside somewhere that doesn't allow them or when carrying it isn't practical

thanks for all the good ideas

now I gotta go find me one of those plastic rods to mount under the table for when Maddy starts bringing boys home

[sykanr0ng]

now I gotta go find me one of those plastic rods to mount under the table for when Maddy starts bringing boys home

I used to know a guy that would hand the boys a .45 cal hollow point Speer "flying ashtray" bullet the first time they came to pick one of his daughters up, and tell them to keep that in mind while they were out together.

[akaFrankCastle]

If you really don't want any shenanigans going on, welcome him into the home and don't stop telling your daughter about how much you like him. If she's the type to want to piss you off, you're almost guaranteed to never see him again.