keeping it nice and tight,,, not sloppy....,./

[Hynzie]

ok, im about to cut the foam insert of my new plaino gun case...i wanna keep mr new friend,, who i call freckles ,,,for the 3 gold freckles on my new hm1000x lrt stock,, from any anything that could cause any harm its way,,question is how to do this right the first time,,,ssssssssssssssssa forum member suggested a do it yourself column ...i agree it would be very helpful please help

 

[Michael]

I've done this several times. Here is my method. 

1. Carve a piece of white chalk to a pen-like tip.
2. Place the rifle on the foam & outline it with the chalk. Try to keep it tight. Remember you can always make it bigger but not smaller.
3. Use an electric knife to cut out the foam. I have an electric Rapala fishing knife, I've seen others use an electric turkey carving knife. Same same
4. Go slow, no need to rush. 

*This is assuming you have the 1 piece foam & not the little cubes you pluck out. I've never tried it on that kind. But steps 1 & 2 should help in plucking the right cubes.

Good luck 

 

[crittahitta]

I wanted to try this also Michael but how do you cut it so you don't go all the way through? Because you don't want it sitting on the plastic. Do you do it half way on each side of the case so it is still cushioned on both sides?

 

[Hynzie]

Thats great,,gives me a reason to dig out and use my 30 year old. Doug Flutie carving knife ..i appreciate your feedback Micheal ,,thank you pat