Foam Inserts at DVinfo.net

Matt Setnes · December 4th, 2006, 04:50 PM

Curious as to where I can purchase a foam insert to fit the JVC HD100. Anyone anyone?

Werner Wesp · December 5th, 2006, 05:15 AM

Is this what you mean?

http://stores.benl.ebay.be/kofferfun...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Matt Setnes · December 5th, 2006, 03:34 PM

thanks wesp! Only problem is the obvious, its not in English.

Werner Wesp · December 5th, 2006, 05:59 PM

Ah, what do you need translated? :-)

I'm no native german speaker either, but as a belgian guy, I have to be able to make conversation in 4 languages, eh?

Problem is: I have been looking for this myself for a very, very long time, and I absolutely couldn't find anyone retailing it. Eventually I ended up at a manufacturer that makes furniture, they had it but couldn't sell to a private person (but eventually we could make a deal) and I can tell you it wasn't cheap in anyway. After I got it there I found this seller (so my point is that I really doubt there are a lot others out there). I suppose they will send it everywhere in the world and if you don't understand their german, they'll surely be happy to help you in English if you send 'em a mail (we europeans all speak serveral languages :-) ).

(http://www.kofferfunshop.de/contact_us.php or just an email at: info@kofferfunshop.de)

Maat Vansloot · December 5th, 2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werner Wesp

Ah, what do you need translated? :-)

I'm no native german speaker either, but as a belgian guy, I have to be able to make conversation in 4 languages, eh?

Isn't that page in Dutch? That should be OK for a Belgian guy to translate, right?

Werner Wesp · December 5th, 2006, 06:07 PM

good news my friend:

go to http://www.kofferfunshop.de and on the right side of the screen you can select english. That way you'll have the whole site in english...

Werner Wesp · December 5th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maat Vansloot

Isn't that page in Dutch? That should be OK for a Belgian guy to translate, right?

Nupe, that's in german. I should know because dutch would be my native language indeed... (on that count: german and dutch are a lot alike, so I can understand the confusion)

(the .be in the link is because I watched that via the belgian ebay....)

Matt Setnes · December 5th, 2006, 07:11 PM

thanks for the help. Problem is I bought a JVC case off ebay hoping to use it for the JVC HD100. My guess is it's the CB 2990 fitted for the DV550U. If I did my math right I would need 2 foam inserts in dimensions roughly around 762 x 533 x 178.

I called JVC and I asked what would happen if someone damaged their inserts, and the answer I get is they would have to buy another case. With that sort of answer I'm not very pleased with JVC right now. Maybe carl can provide some insight.

Jim Fields · December 6th, 2006, 08:06 PM

I purchased foam from a fabric store when I made my case. Cost me 40.00 to get a sheet of foam 36wx96lx7d

I just cut it to fit.

Matt Setnes · December 6th, 2006, 09:16 PM

Hey Jim, you mind telling me where you got it from?

Jim Fields · December 6th, 2006, 11:10 PM

I just went to a fabric store in Plano TX. They had alarge selection in the back, from thin, to thick.

I would not try Joanne Fabrics as they might not, but do try some smaller ones.

Matt Setnes · December 7th, 2006, 02:12 PM

What is this certian type of foam called? or is it just "foam" ( :

and what did you use to cut the foam?

Ralph Keyser · December 7th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Furniture upholstery shops are another good source for foam. They usually have a big selection of various types and thickness. Most of time, a large sharp knife (like a kitchen knife) is all you need for cutting the foam. Some folks have recommended electric carving knives, and there are also hot wire cutters for making complex cuts in foam.

Another option is a company that specializes in foam packaging for electronic equipment cases. It's usually very expensive for a one-off, but you do end up with a totally custom fit.

Bill Ravens · December 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM

there's a trick to cutting foam. if you can find a freezer large enough, freeze it befor you cut it. beleive me, it gets so easy when it's hard ;o)

Matt Setnes · December 7th, 2006, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. So far I've only found white foam...which I guess is okay but not for $40 and good for one side. I'm having doubts any upholstery shops will have it in grey. I actually have a freezer big enough, i will definitely try that out.

December 4th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#1
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Foam Inserts Curious as to where I can purchase a foam insert to fit the JVC HD100. Anyone anyone?

December 5th, 2006, 05:15 AM	#2
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	Is this what you mean? http://stores.benl.ebay.be/kofferfun...QQftidZ2QQtZkm __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

December 5th, 2006, 05:59 PM	#4
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	Ah, what do you need translated? :-) I'm no native german speaker either, but as a belgian guy, I have to be able to make conversation in 4 languages, eh? Problem is: I have been looking for this myself for a very, very long time, and I absolutely couldn't find anyone retailing it. Eventually I ended up at a manufacturer that makes furniture, they had it but couldn't sell to a private person (but eventually we could make a deal) and I can tell you it wasn't cheap in anyway. After I got it there I found this seller (so my point is that I really doubt there are a lot others out there). I suppose they will send it everywhere in the world and if you don't understand their german, they'll surely be happy to help you in English if you send 'em a mail (we europeans all speak serveral languages :-) ). (http://www.kofferfunshop.de/contact_us.php or just an email at: info@kofferfunshop.de) __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

December 5th, 2006, 06:07 PM	#6
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	good news my friend: go to http://www.kofferfunshop.de and on the right side of the screen you can select english. That way you'll have the whole site in english... __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

December 5th, 2006, 03:34 PM	#3
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	thanks wesp! Only problem is the obvious, its not in English.

December 5th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#8
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	thanks for the help. Problem is I bought a JVC case off ebay hoping to use it for the JVC HD100. My guess is it's the CB 2990 fitted for the DV550U. If I did my math right I would need 2 foam inserts in dimensions roughly around 762 x 533 x 178. I called JVC and I asked what would happen if someone damaged their inserts, and the answer I get is they would have to buy another case. With that sort of answer I'm not very pleased with JVC right now. Maybe carl can provide some insight.

December 6th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#9
Jim Fields Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 247	I purchased foam from a fabric store when I made my case. Cost me 40.00 to get a sheet of foam 36wx96lx7d I just cut it to fit.

December 6th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#10
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Hey Jim, you mind telling me where you got it from?

December 6th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#11
Jim Fields Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 247	I just went to a fabric store in Plano TX. They had alarge selection in the back, from thin, to thick. I would not try Joanne Fabrics as they might not, but do try some smaller ones.

December 7th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#12
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	What is this certian type of foam called? or is it just "foam" ( : and what did you use to cut the foam?

December 7th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#13
Ralph Keyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Posts: 287	Furniture upholstery shops are another good source for foam. They usually have a big selection of various types and thickness. Most of time, a large sharp knife (like a kitchen knife) is all you need for cutting the foam. Some folks have recommended electric carving knives, and there are also hot wire cutters for making complex cuts in foam. Another option is a company that specializes in foam packaging for electronic equipment cases. It's usually very expensive for a one-off, but you do end up with a totally custom fit.

December 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM	#14
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	there's a trick to cutting foam. if you can find a freezer large enough, freeze it befor you cut it. beleive me, it gets so easy when it's hard ;o)

December 7th, 2006, 04:16 PM	#15
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Thanks for the tips guys. So far I've only found white foam...which I guess is okay but not for $40 and good for one side. I'm having doubts any upholstery shops will have it in grey. I actually have a freezer big enough, i will definitely try that out.