[pianotech] Flight Case Yuk!

[Susan Kline]

I went to a "foam store" several years ago when I was making cushions 
for a rocking chair. They have dense foam intended for seating, and 
lighter fluffier foam for cushioning the back. Obviously you'd want to 
go with the dense version intended to support weight.

Susan

On 12/2/2010 8:17 AM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
> Terry,
> But, I'm wondering what kind of foam. I certainly don't want to put 
> the same kind back in. Perhaps there are better foams or "padding" 
> that would be available? I've done the "scraping" and Vacuuming, etc.! 
> What a mess! I'll be going to the "Foam Store" soon and would like to 
> have some more info.
> Regards,'
> Joe
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Terry Farrell <mailto:mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
>     *To: *joegarrett at earthlink.net
>     <mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net>;pianotech at ptg.org
>     <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
>     *Sent:* 12/2/2010 4:48:31 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Flight Case Yuk!
>
>     Hi Joe,
>
>     I just replaced the foam in my case. Just tear & scrape it out -
>     you don't have to get every little last bit if you will be putting
>     new foam in there. Then get yourself some foam, cut it on the
>     bandsaw and glue it in. Very easy to do.
>
>     Terry Farrell
>
>     On Dec 1, 2010, at 11:36 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
>
>>     HUH?!!! You yankin' my rope? <G>
>>     Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
>>     Captain of the Tool Police
>>     Squares R I
>>
>>         ----- Original Message -----
>>         *From:* paul bruesch <mailto:paul at bruesch.net>
>>         *To: *joegarrett at earthlink.net
>>         <mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net>;pianotech at ptg.org
>>         <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
>>         *Sent:* 12/1/2010 6:58:37 PM
>>         *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Flight Case Yuk!
>>
>>         If the Vikings can talk our new legislature into a new
>>         stadium, you could probably get some of the artificial turf
>>         from the old one. The turf was new a year or two ago.
>>
>>         Anon
>>
>>         On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Joseph Garrett
>>         <joegarrett at earthlink.net <mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net>>
>>         wrote:
>>
>>
>>             Does anyone remember Flight Cases? I have one for my 4'
>>             10" Brambach Grand, (if you could really call it
>>             that.<G>). This, I suspect was an Anvil Case, although it
>>             doesn't have the appropriate insignia(s) stenciled on it.
>>             The insides were 2" & 3" foam. There lies the problem.
>>             Because of the age, the foam is now turning into this
>>             granular/sticky decomposing yuk! I'm going to have to
>>             replace it with something. Just wondering if anyone has
>>             any experience with such a mess? The bottom & sides, (end
>>             to end for the piano), were covered with indoor/outdoor
>>             carpeting over the foam. the back/top, (inside)/removable
>>             front were, simply exposed foam. Any thoughts? Anyone?
>>             Thanks,
>>             Joe
>>             Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
>>             Captain of the Tool Police
>>             Squares R I
>>
>>
>

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