The Eternal Quest for Foam

[jwconvery]

So, 5/8ths inch foam. Anyone have an idea of where to get it? I just some for a few claws, and edged weapons. Noni suggested 'Do-It-Best.com' however they may have discontinued it, I couldn't find it on their site.

Does anyone have a link or a super secret spot around Ypsi to get some?

On a related note, everyone still doing 1/2" CPVC for short swords/ultralights, and 3/4" CPVC for long swords? Or is PVC the preferred material?

Thanks again,

-Joe

 

[tieran]

This is for four of the 3' sleeves:

http://doitbest.com/Pipe+insulation-ITP ... 436193.dib

This is for the 6' lengths, but must be ordered in multiples of 40:

http://doitbest.com/Pipe+insulation-ITP ... 402699.dib

 

[jwconvery]

AhHA! Thank you. I was searching for 5/8th's inch foam. I should have been looking for 1/2" with 5/8th wall.

Thanks for the links.

-Joe

 

[Maxondaerth]

If you have an Ace Hardware nearby they usually have 5/8" wall foam, both 1/2 and 3/4 inner diameter. The other good option is pool noodles, which are starting to pop up at department stores and Toys R Us this time of year. Some of those either have very small inner diameters so you have to kinda ream it out or they are kinda thick so you have to shave down the sides a bit, but they work and they're cheap.

 

[Tom Andary]

I have also found that some Menards still carry the foam we need.

 

[Josh McLain]

Don't know if you're near Lansing, but that's where I get my foam.

-Jorsh

 

[jwconvery]

Thanks for the help everyone. I should be good for the event.

-Joe