'Foam material for interior of case'

[miholc]

Hi there
I am building case myself and I cant find that 'cloth', very smooth, soft kinda thing.. for interior of my case. I've been google-ing hard but I cant find anything.
I guess I cant really express my self in English, guess that's the reason for my search-fail
Do someone know some seller of 'this thing' on internet.. Help (links) would be appreciated.
Thanks!

[Blind Rat]

Do a search for fake fur.

[HaMMerHeD]

http://www.fakefauxfurfabric.com/dis...abric&book=916

Could also use velvet.

[Musiclogic]

It's called "velour"

[miholc]

Thank you all!!
I'll post some pics when I am done :>
Cheers!

[HogieWan]

Originally Posted by miholc

Thank you all!!
I'll post some pics when I am done :>
Cheers!

I would love to see a case build thread.

[jworrellbass]

What i've done is take a piece of 1/2" foam, glue it to a piece of cardboard (to stiffen it) and wrap it with velvet, then glue it down to the inside of the case.

[Ruckus_Instrmts]

Hey J
What kind of foam do you use? And where do you get it?

[jworrellbass]

Originally Posted by Ruckus_Instrmts

Hey J
What kind of foam do you use? And where do you get it?

Just 1/2" rolled sheets from a fabric store. That's where I get the velvet from too. The outside of the case I use speaker cab carpet from a local car stereo installer. I've looked around locally for hardware and Woodcrafters is ok. But here's a link for you.
http://www.reliablehardware.com/latches.aspx
I havn't placed any orders from them...yet, but soon.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Originally Posted by HogieWan

I would love to see a case build thread.

Once again, a shameless push for my DIY case thread for ya all .

Making a custom case for Epi LTD Explorer


Seriously though, I've seen only a couple DIY case threads, but a lot of questions regarding case-making.
Even if it's just for shipping purposes, why don't You luthiers who turn out several basses a year, post what you use to protect your creations with?

Perhaps there could eventually be a case making sticky if enough threads are available.

I personally would like a traditional form fit case tutorial, a vac-pvc shell is beyond most of folks abilities/tools, and ATA style flightcase (like mine) is a no brainer. IMHO only of course.

Regards
Sam

[jworrellbass]

As far as shipping, I just make a crate out of 1x4 and 1/4" ply, put bubble wrap under the body and packing peanuts around and on top of the instrument. Then use screws to secure a piece of plywood for a top. After that I cover the crate in cardboard and ship it.