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Soft bags for eyepieces/assorted bits?

Started by slug381, 11/12/2005 10:58PM
Posted 11/12/2005 10:58PM Opening Post
After receiving my first telescope and pondering the solutions sold for carrying eiepieces, I have decided I don't really like them too much. The hard cases I see don't use the interior space real effectively; in partcular the way they position the case one way for opening but turn it 90-degrees for transport is undesireable. All the soft cases for astronomy accessories I have seen so far are too small for what I want. I am considering using a firearms range bag of some kind, and putting the grey foam inside it and cutting the foam up myself.

Where can I get the grey foam separtely (in the US)? -Or at least, something that will substitute for it. I think I've only seen it sold already pre-cut for inside of a hard case. I don't need the "eggshell" stuff, just plain blocks in various thicknesses would work.
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Posted 11/12/2005 11:34PM #1
Google for pick and pluck foam or contact any of the case manufacturers/distributors/e-tailers. Most sell replacement foam. I would bet they could help you.

Kent
Posted 11/13/2005 03:18AM #2
Here is a source for the grey foam.

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

I own one of these cases and like it a lot. Fair price and plenty roomy for me.

http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=&pid=6805&m=141

Bob

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