Foam for Wing Cores

[Paul Duffy]

In the past, I bought virgin expanded bead polystyrene foam from a local
building supply.  They only carried it in 2" thick sheets.  When I
needed thicker material, I asked them who they bought their foam from,
and they gave me the name and phone number of a plastics supply company
that molds huge blocks of foam, then cuts sheets to the desired size.
One of their standard sizes is 4'x8', 4" thick which they will sell for
(as I recall) $20 or so.

 

My suggestion is that you contact a building supply company in your area
and tell them what you need.  If they carry something that will work,
then you are all set.  If not, then ask them who their supplier is.
Most likely, they will tell you and you can go from there.  If they
won't give you their supplier, then contact another building supply
company.  You should be able to find some sources within a reasonable
distance, and if you buy a standard size, then the price should be
fairly inexpensive.

 

 

 

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Subject: Foam for Wing Cores

 

Hi,

 

I'm looking for a source to purchase some blocks of foam for cutting
wing cores, stabs and rudders. I want to be able to get foam that I can
cut for Pattern Planes, as well as IMAC size 35% or 40% planes.

 

Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated.

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Van Flowers
AMA: 6216  NSRCA: 2778

 

 

 

 

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