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Title: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 19, 2009, 03:04:00 PM

I am interested in playing around with the foam in limb cores but am not sure what type of foam is used and where it is available. Any help is apprecciated.
thanks

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: FerretWYO on February 19, 2009, 03:25:00 PM

Call Bob Morrison. Most of what other bowyers are using right now is his stuff.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: shaft slinger on February 19, 2009, 04:57:00 PM

OMC, he has lam.  for sale  kind of pricy but no better any wheres

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 19, 2009, 05:10:00 PM

Old Master Crafters?
thanks

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Java Man on February 19, 2009, 07:51:00 PM

Old Master Crafters provides the foam lams for Mr. Morrison and the Shrew bowyer.  847-623-2660

  :coffee:

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 19, 2009, 09:56:00 PM

thanks guys

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Hornseeker on February 19, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

We have GOT to find more options...there cant be a monopoly on the stuff!!  :0)

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Cherokee Scout on February 19, 2009, 10:23:00 PM

I am not sure of this, but I was told this is the same foam used to make snow skis. You might try a source in that area.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 20, 2009, 12:19:00 AM

i assumed it was the same or similar I found some other stuff I may try also.
thanks

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: FerretWYO on February 20, 2009, 09:52:00 AM

I may be speaking a little early but I am pretty sure that OMC is selling Morrisons stuff. I think that Bob has it made and sells it to OMC.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 20, 2009, 10:03:00 AM

Found out its the other way around ferrett.
thanks

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Bob Morrison on February 20, 2009, 12:15:00 PM

Ferret is right. OMC cuts my stuff for me and the foam he sells is mine. And no I will not tell you who makes it for me  :p

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: FerretWYO on February 20, 2009, 12:42:00 PM

I thought that I remembered you telling me thats how you had that worked out Bob.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Java Man on February 20, 2009, 01:06:00 PM

My mistake Bob.  Thanks for letting me share!

  :coffee:

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: JC on February 20, 2009, 01:24:00 PM

I hear'ed it wuz from a seeecret gummint hidey hole sumwhars in the Arizona desert...same place theys hidin them aileeens! If'n you do find some, be keerful how much you lay up...I spect an arra outta one built too hot could warp the time/space continuum  :p

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 20, 2009, 01:28:00 PM

JC....Id say area 51....

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Cupcake on February 20, 2009, 08:07:00 PM

Funny thing that syntactic foam.  I use it in something I designed for use in jet fighter electronics for a completely different purpose, nothing structural.

We mix it up and pour it into the spaces we need it in.  I have been mighty tempted to try and pour a sheet and see what happens.
Kevin

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: 7eyes on February 23, 2009, 09:40:00 PM

Cupcake,  I've used micro balloons mixed with west systems epoxy to use as fill in surfboard repair. Would that be similar to what you have used? I was thinking the same thing in pouring up a lam or two. Not sure if it will be cost effective, though. OMC is selling them for $30 a lam.  Cheers

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: bjordnolf on February 23, 2009, 09:49:00 PM

$30 for a single lam? goodness

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: Cupcake on February 23, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

7eyes,
What I mentioned is very similar but we use a two-part urathane for "other" reasons.  I think the West epoxy and microballoons would work.  I also think that the gray foam in a Morrison might be carbon balloons but am not sure.

I was wondering about the size of a lamination from OMC.  Is it thick enough for a limb, or do you need multiple pieces?  That could get pricey.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: 7eyes on February 23, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

When I talked to a lady there, I didn't talk to the main guy. Sounded like you order parallels and tapers. And build a limb stack. I'm not positive on that.

Title: Re: Where to get foam for limb cores?
Post by: highnoonhunter on February 24, 2009, 01:07:00 AM

I figure what gives it the gray color is about halfway down the page   HERE (http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/search_subCategory.do?categoryName=Thickeners%20/%20Fillers%20/%20%20Additives&categoryId=210&refine=1&page=GRID)  
Along with some other "VITAL" stuff for the mix.

hnh