Block of foam...where to find? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 03-16-2011, 12:43 PM

Hey guys...anyone know where to find a block of 'soft' foam?
I say soft because I'm not looking for Styrofoam but rather the stuff that is usually black. I think its the same stuff that gun cases have inside to keep the gun from moving around.

Thanks

bus kid · 03-16-2011, 01:04 PM

try a craft store.

RK · 03-16-2011, 01:11 PM

http://www.foambymail.com/Eggcrate.html

Jimmyz123 · 03-16-2011, 01:16 PM

There's a place in National City called UFO, they may have it.

http://ufofabrics.com/UFOPages/ufo_foam.html

It's not black but it's foam.

tagyak · 03-16-2011, 01:28 PM

how big of piece are you looking for? if it is a reasonable size, you could check with computer shops. sometimes when they get new equipment it is packed with it.
it just depends on what you need it for and how big of a piece you may need.

old_rookie · 03-16-2011, 01:32 PM

...from the ifoam store.... sorry couldn't help it.

tagyak · 03-16-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

...from the ifoam store.... sorry couldn't help it.

lol; just got it

BrokeLoser · 03-16-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagyak

how big of piece are you looking for? if it is a reasonable size, you could check with computer shops. sometimes when they get new equipment it is packed with it.
it just depends on what you need it for and how big of a piece you may need.

Thanks guys..
I need a piece that measures 9" x 11".
I'll check the places you've mentioned...except for ifoam...haha

BT · 03-16-2011, 03:22 PM

Most likely what you are looking for is called open cell foam. It isn’t cheap. It is the kind of foam that is used for sound reinforcement. Try E-bay and Craigslist. Search open cell foam, egg crate foam and soundproofing foam. Every once in a while you will find some. All depends on how thick you want it too. The thicker it is the more $$$$$ you will be spending

To give you an idea of how much you can spend, if you get it retail, to spot treat my 10 x 10 studio it cost around $400, and that’s with a bulk pack. I have found it usually goes for around $3 a square foot when you buy it in large quantities.

You may want to try the craft stores too.

dsafety · 03-16-2011, 04:05 PM

A better type of foam is a closed cell variety called EVA, (ethyl vinyl acetate). This is the stuff that flip flop sandals are made from. I sell it from my web site in a tile format for use in gyms, playrooms etc.

High shipping costs and minimum order sizes probably make it impractical to order small quantities from me but if you search locally for EVA you may have some luck. If you have questions, PM me.

Bob

tagyak · 03-16-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Thanks guys..
I need a piece that measures 9" x 11".
I'll check the places you've mentioned...except for ifoam...haha

just curious what did you need this for?

BrokeLoser · 03-16-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tagyak

just curious what did you need this for?

Thanks again guys..I think I found some and it is rather expensive. What about the blue stuff I've seen some of you carve out to fit a transducer? Where can I find that?

It's actually for a school project I'm working on with my 13 year old daughter.

KirkG. · 03-16-2011, 08:39 PM

Hit up a swap meet in your area and buy a used Boogie Board. If thats the type of foam you are looking for.

KirkG.

roby · 03-16-2011, 09:21 PM

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Altus-Be-F...oller/15641973

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr

http://www.target.com/Savasa-Foam-Yo...n&frombrowse=0

bus kid · 03-17-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Thanks again guys..I think I found some and it is rather expensive. What about the blue stuff I've seen some of you carve out to fit a transducer? Where can I find that?

It's actually for a school project I'm working on with my 13 year old daughter.

ahhhh the good old california mission project been there done that. and let me guess the kids are not allowed to use the kits.

tagyak · 03-17-2011, 07:00 AM

if you want to use the blue stuff for a transducer you can always buy those pool noodles for a few bucks and cut off part of the end. i have also seen some big cyclical foam in the exercise equipment section at target on sale. it is for some type of yoga or palettes thing.

BrokeLoser · 03-17-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

ahhhh the good old california mission project been there done that. and let me guess the kids are not allowed to use the kits.

haha...that's funny, we have all done those. I have three little girls and I've done them with my two oldest..one more mission project to go and its smooth sailing...haha
This project is more science / physics...mass, weights, densities, buoyancy...etc

BrokeLoser · 03-17-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagyak

if you want to use the blue stuff for a transducer you can always buy those pool noodles for a few bucks and cut off part of the end. i have also seen some big cyclical foam in the exercise equipment section at target on sale. it is for some type of yoga or palettes thing.

Good idea with the pool floaty things

RedSledTeam · 03-17-2011, 10:26 AM

I have some white closed cell "plastic" foam that is 2" THK but 8.5" x 12". LMK if you want it and we'll figure out how to get it to you. I'm in Huntington Beach.

Hunters Pa · 03-18-2011, 08:06 PM

Some military suplus type places carry it. Oxmans in La Mirada had that type of stuff, but they may be closed for renovations

03-16-2011, 12:43 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Block of foam...where to find? Hey guys...anyone know where to find a block of 'soft' foam? I say soft because I'm not looking for Styrofoam but rather the stuff that is usually black. I think its the same stuff that gun cases have inside to keep the gun from moving around. Thanks

03-16-2011, 01:04 PM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	try a craft store. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-16-2011, 01:16 PM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	There's a place in National City called UFO, they may have it. http://ufofabrics.com/UFOPages/ufo_foam.html It's not black but it's foam. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-16-2011, 03:22 PM	#9
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Most likely what you are looking for is called open cell foam. It isn’t cheap. It is the kind of foam that is used for sound reinforcement. Try E-bay and Craigslist. Search open cell foam, egg crate foam and soundproofing foam. Every once in a while you will find some. All depends on how thick you want it too. The thicker it is the more $$$$$ you will be spending To give you an idea of how much you can spend, if you get it retail, to spot treat my 10 x 10 studio it cost around $400, and that’s with a bulk pack. I have found it usually goes for around $3 a square foot when you buy it in large quantities. You may want to try the craft stores too. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

03-16-2011, 01:11 PM	#3
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	http://www.foambymail.com/Eggcrate.html

03-16-2011, 01:28 PM	#5
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	how big of piece are you looking for? if it is a reasonable size, you could check with computer shops. sometimes when they get new equipment it is packed with it. it just depends on what you need it for and how big of a piece you may need.

03-16-2011, 01:32 PM	#6
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	...from the ifoam store.... sorry couldn't help it.

03-16-2011, 04:05 PM	#10
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	A better type of foam is a closed cell variety called EVA, (ethyl vinyl acetate). This is the stuff that flip flop sandals are made from. I sell it from my web site in a tile format for use in gyms, playrooms etc. High shipping costs and minimum order sizes probably make it impractical to order small quantities from me but if you search locally for EVA you may have some luck. If you have questions, PM me. Bob

03-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#13
KirkG. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Temecula Posts: 43	Hit up a swap meet in your area and buy a used Boogie Board. If thats the type of foam you are looking for. KirkG.

03-16-2011, 09:21 PM	#14
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	http://www.walmart.com/ip/Altus-Be-F...oller/15641973 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr http://www.target.com/Savasa-Foam-Yo...n&frombrowse=0

03-17-2011, 07:00 AM	#16
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	if you want to use the blue stuff for a transducer you can always buy those pool noodles for a few bucks and cut off part of the end. i have also seen some big cyclical foam in the exercise equipment section at target on sale. it is for some type of yoga or palettes thing.

03-17-2011, 10:26 AM	#19
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	I have some white closed cell "plastic" foam that is 2" THK but 8.5" x 12". LMK if you want it and we'll figure out how to get it to you. I'm in Huntington Beach.

03-18-2011, 08:06 PM	#20
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Some military suplus type places carry it. Oxmans in La Mirada had that type of stuff, but they may be closed for renovations