Question about EP storage in EP Case

I'd like other's opinions on how to position my large EPs in a new carrying case.

The lower part of the Hardigg Storm Case is about 4.5” deep, filled with pluck foam. The lid is 2” deep, filled with egg-crate foam.

I’m fortunate enough to have both the 17mm and 11mm T4 Naglers, each 4-&-3/4 inches long, counting their end caps.

Should I place the Naglers so that, when I’m carrying the case, they are vertical, oriented to point towards the ground? Or, is there enough room in the case to place them 90 degrees from that, so that they are vertical when the case is opened like a suitcase?

Also, is one position less likely to result in damage than the other, if the case is dropped while carrying it like a suitcase (or does it matter)?

Thanks!
Dave

You need foam on both ends of the EP for proper protection. The case would not allow for this in the upright position, so I would lay them down. It takes more room that way, but unless you have a lot of EPs then this will work well. This configuration is shown in this case, where the case was about the same depth as yours.

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Hi Dave.
Those Storm Cases are very nice. Which one did you get?
I have the iM2600. I'm getting ready to cut new foam as we speak.
I prefer to have my larger EP's lying down when the case is open.
It's less efficient use of available space, but that's just more ergonomic for me.
My smaller EP's, Radians and T6's are standing up, which I'm comfortable with.
I think either way, they'll be adequately protected,
as long as you leave an inch or more of foam around all sides.
Floyd reconfigured his case so that they're all standing up,
so he could get them all in one case.
I have a couple that just won't fit now, but I'm not sure I want to go that route.
I may need to make room for a 13mm Ethos, too!
Linton

12mm and 17mm T4's now reside where the 8.8mm and 14mm UWA's are in this picture.
They're feeling awfully left out as of late.

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I did the same thing for an Ortho case. I kept a set of UO Orthos in it.

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