bow case advice

[felixity]

i have been out and done a little shopping.

anyways, im trying to figure out how i should cut my bow case foam - as in what to put where. i would assume that the riser goes at the bottom (towards the hinge) as it is the heaviest thing. any other gems of advice?

also , im assuming i kinda just cut a dent for it to go into rather than cutting right the way through?

thanks

felix

[Albert]

I cut through the foam using a jig saw fitted with a carpet/foam cutting blade (available from screwfix) then glue the foam to some cheap camping sleeping mat using copydex.

ps. You have bought some nice equipment and chosen very well.

[Rip T]

I marked mine out using a paper/card template so I was sure it all fitted in and then I cut all the way through the foam with some very cheap extendible craft knives.

These were 99p for 10 and were the ones where the blades slide out to a lot longer than the foam. Yes they are rubbish and the go blunt quite quickly but they are only 9.9p each so use a few.

If I needed to have a shallower bit for things like the V-Bar or the sight I cut all the way through the foam and then cut the bit that came out in half - much easier than trying to cut a flat bottomed indent as you just can't get the knife in properly.

Take your time and think about it - works well though.

Rip

[MATTeL]

A warm blade will also ensure the foam cuts a lot more neatly.

Just make sure you are in a well ventilated area and the fumes are not very pleasent and don't get the blade too hot or the foam remains melted and wet for a while afterwards. When this drys it creates a harder surface which you might not like against your equipment.

[Tony_zelah]

Is there any where near you where you can pick up a piece of similar of foam, you can practice on. That way you'll find which of the previously suggested methods works best for you.

[felixity]

erm. im really not sure, ill look into it. there used to be a market stall in a local town that sold it but it hasnt been there for a while...hmmm.. im sure i can get some somewhere!

also...dont forget those tips for what to put where in the case. i keep rearranging it but nothing seems satisfactory so far lol...then again it took me 6 weeks to choose my fletching colours!

[Tony_zelah]

Originally Posted by felixity

l...then again it took me 6 weeks to choose my fletching colours!

sounds to me like your indisisive..................but I'm not sure

[sparky steve]

i've found a place that can supply case foam cut to any size.

just thinking, wonder if they could do the cut outs too, if you gave them paper templates??? i'll email and ask.

anyway have a look and see what you think
Foam For Comfort 0845 345 8101

oh and i used the cheap knife thing to cut out my case foam.

[mk1]

Did your limbs and riser not come in boxes with Foam cutouts? - just a though for a shortcut

[Thunk]

If you get stuck and you're fussy as to what it looks like, Quicks sell a pre-cut foam insert to fit most cases. It's on page 61 of their current catalogue which can be downloaded here.