Subject: [Harp-L] Question: I need to replace the foam inset in my Harp Case?

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Hi Guy:
 
I bought a waterproof case for my Ipod from from  the FoamAmerica people, and 
with it the pick and pluck inserts for two  separate cases I had and wanted 
to turn into harmonica cases... looked up what  would be the corresponding 
correct sizes and ordered them (for far less than the  usual pick and pluck 
charges)...
 
They can still be customized to fit if the outside dimensions aren't  perfect 
(I've made chair cushions in the past and used an electric carving  knife, 
but Ymmv)... the pick and pluck gives you lots of  configurations....
 
...the number of layers will depend on the depth of your case.   For my small 
12 x 7 x 5" mexican leather 'train' case, I have a 3 layer 'set',  with the 
inside main foam about 2 inches thick...
 
For a much bigger hard sided small suitcase I originally thought to use as  a 
gig case (should I ever require one <G>), the matching foam inserts came  
also as a 3 layer set, but the middle section is a good 4 inches  deep...with the 
eggcrate layer for the inside of the lid.  
 
Definitely worth checking out, since the prices are well  under those from 
the Pelican site (same products). 
 
Here's an example (I don't know the size of your case, but making a rough  
guess):
 
_http://www.foamerica.com/1552-pick-n-pluck-sections-only-set-of-2-for-pelican
-.h_ 
(http://www.foamerica.com/1552-pick-n-pluck-sections-only-set-of-2-for-pelican-.h) 
 
..and this next company sells both the pelican cases and the replacement  
foam for their cases (which are all identified by number, so if you can find the  
size of the case and compare it to yours, you'll know what replacement set  
of foam will fit):
 
_http://www.boss-safety.com/shop/pelican-1602-replacement-pick-pluck-foam-sect
ions-only-1600-case-p-1685.html_ 
(http://www.boss-safety.com/shop/pelican-1602-replacement-pick-pluck-foam-sections-only-1600-case-p-1685.html) 
 
...on 2nd thought I'm not 100% positive which of the two companies I  finally 
ordered from...it's been a while.  It could have been the  latter, after I 
compared prices, shipping charges, sale prices and the  like.
 
Check out the sites even if you don't want to buy the foam..they give good  
tips on how to customize foam for a case, anyway.
 
 
Elizabeth
 
"Message: 9
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00:41 -0600
From: "guy  henderson" <ghenderson@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Question: I meed to  replace the foam inset in my
Harp    Case? 
To: _harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx) 

I live in Carrollton' Texas, a suburb of Dallas. I have not been able  to
find something I could just cut up for my needs. Does anyone have a  resource
for foam or other inserts for a harp  cases?

Later,

guy"

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