I've got a 1911 that I want to store/transport in a hardshell case (Plano, MTM, etc.).
What can I use to CLEANLY cut the foam for the outline of the pistol and a few magazines?? I think I remember a reference to using a hot wire???
Thanks,
BK
How to cut foam in a plastic pistol case???
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Re: How to cut foam in a plastic pistol case???
Not exactly the same foam, I'm sure. But, this was done with a soldering iron. The good thing about a soldering iron is that you don't have to cut all the way through the foam. Most of the hot wire cutters, I suspect, would have to cut through the foam.
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Re: How to cut foam in a plastic pistol case???
Looks good. I have a case of ocd so this pleases me.Gunsmokin wrote:Not exactly the same foam, I'm sure. But, this was done with a soldering iron. The good thing about a soldering iron is that you don't have to cut all the way through the foam. Most of the hot wire cutters, I suspect, would have to cut through the foam.
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Re: How to cut foam in a plastic pistol case???
And I do notjackalo626 wrote:Looks good. I have a case of ocd so this pleases me.Gunsmokin wrote:Not exactly the same foam, I'm sure. But, this was done with a soldering iron. The good thing about a soldering iron is that you don't have to cut all the way through the foam. Most of the hot wire cutters, I suspect, would have to cut through the foam.
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