wwillson Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 All,I just purchased a SKB 3i-5014-6B-L from Canyonwest Cases. Don at Canyonwest is really great to deal with and I'd recommend giving them a shot if you are shopping for a case.The case comes with foam layers that need to be cut to fit your gun. Does anyone have advice on how to get the best looking cutout possible? This was not a cheap case and I want the cutout to look clean and professional.I also am considering offsetting the AR, which will allow room for a couple pistol and magazine cutouts. Do you think this is a good idea or bad idea?Thanks,Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Does seem like a tough job to do cleanly.I will ask some guys at work. Seems like they are always cutting foam to hold tools, parts, etc. I have not actually seen them cut it, just the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 A "hot wire" is generally preferred for cutting that type of foam. I'd trace the gun with a sharpie then cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 A "hot wire" is generally preferred for cutting that type of foam. I'd trace the gun with a sharpie then cut. Tom,What is a hot wire and where do I get one?Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 DIY example:http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-wire-foam-cutter/Premade examples:http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/home.phphttp://www.amazon.com/Woodland-Scenics-Wire-Foam-Cutter/dp/B0006KSMEUhttp://www.amazon.com/Uchida-Of-America-...21YQFDW8J33KPNYMore info:http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&page=1http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=42049 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hot wire and electric knife are what folks at work said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Tom,Awesome links! Thanks,Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 http://www.ehow.com/how_4797133_use-electric-knife-cut-foam.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Another great link:http://www.spacemodeling.org/new/how_to/Foam_Cutter.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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