niyghts
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Post by niyghts on Apr 3, 2011 14:06:26 GMT -5
When I go to www.closedcellfoams.com/polyethylene.html there is some white foam listed (1.7lb) and some blue foam (1.7lb) listed. My question is, if there is a difference between the two, what are they, and which should I use?-Alex aka NiyghteS |
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debuenzo
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Post by debuenzo on Apr 3, 2011 16:43:06 GMT -5
get the cheapest.
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Post by Wolf on Apr 3, 2011 16:43:45 GMT -5
Buying foam online is dangerous. You might shell out $$$ for bullcock.
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niyghts
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Post by niyghts on Apr 3, 2011 16:50:33 GMT -5
I've seen it on other forums and it was recommended, and i think it was on here too somewhere. But thanks for the answers!
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Post by debuenzo on Apr 3, 2011 16:57:54 GMT -5
the foam is the same...i'd recommend the white only because edhellen uses the blue, so you have a lower chance of being a victim of theft at a large event. Plus the white will be easier to label w/ a sharpie.
(pending that they are in fact the same price)
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Post by Severian on Apr 4, 2011 9:31:37 GMT -5
What is this... I don't even...
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Post by Severian on Apr 4, 2011 10:00:04 GMT -5
Since there is already a foam related thread, I might as well post here. What is the big difference between camp pad and EVA foam? Is EVA just more durable, or is there also a weight difference? I've got a bit of foam smithing experience now and want to build a decent sword, and I want to do it with the right materials.
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Post by Azgarehta (Bard) on Apr 4, 2011 10:18:57 GMT -5
www.ehow.com/about_5072790_foam-density.htmlHere is an article on foam density. EVA is a higher density, therefore it is heavier and can take more punishment. some people use this as a core layer, since the layer closest to the core takes the most punishment through force transfer. Camp pad is a lower density foam, so it has more "give". The reason most people use Wal-Mart Ozark Trail Camp Pads is because of the cost. $5.88 a roll compared to the prices+shipping online, you just can't beat it. In general, 4# EVA is a box core layer, 2# EVA can be a blade layer (like edhellen blades commonly use). If I remember correctly, Wal-Mart Camp Pads are around 1.7#.
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Post by Severian on Apr 4, 2011 10:25:34 GMT -5
Awesome, I did notice a lot of people using EVA as only the core layer. Thanks.
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Post by Freswinn on Apr 5, 2011 3:11:48 GMT -5
From experience: EVA is awesome, but when it fails it fails spectacularly.
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Post by fyr on Apr 18, 2011 13:23:12 GMT -5
Better a spectacular failure than coring your buddy in the kneecap.
I've been noticing a huge drop-off in foam availability in IL recently. Anyone got any good sources besides Edhellen?
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