A decade later, you saved the day! Thanks for the video!

Why so many haters with the responses? This video is exactly what folks need to cut the foam in a cheap and simple manner. Thanks very much Evan. The video is very helpful.

@CARSON67

9 жыл бұрын

+dry 220 idk....smh, thanks for the positive feedback.

@jdb3160

3 жыл бұрын

Because every gun nut is a know it all. They will pick everything someone does apart.

@stylin60es

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! Haters gonna hate

He starts cutting at 11:45

@recless8667

7 жыл бұрын

The real hero, right there.

@patchescra7951

5 жыл бұрын

First let's open the case , I was like really

@TheActiveAssault

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you good sir.

@supermanofkrypton7524

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, at 12.52

Thank you ! So helpful. I had no clue how to do this until I watched your video.

Great video. I really appreciate your suggestions/recommendations. The flipping of the foam, saving the inserts, the 2nd foam sheet for a 2nd load out, all helpful suggestions. Good job.

If you're trying to save space I recommend cutting slits for the mags and placing them in the case skinny side up. This way you can have more mags and more room. Obviously, make sure the foam in your case is deep enough to give the case room to close.

Take the foam and sandwich it between two sheets of thin wood. I use MDF Panel on Common: 5/8 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Cut the wood to the same size as your foam. Use clamps to compress the foam in between the wood panels. Trace your layout onto the wood and cut it with a fine tooth jig saw blade. Remove the wood panels and you have perfect cutouts. Its work perfectly for me.

Great tutorial Evan. Thanks for taking the time to record and share.

Great tip about keeping the foam cutouts and flipping the foam over to hide the lines. I’m thinking that I may want to lay out my rifle in reverse of how I want it in the case so when I flip it, it comes out correct..

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for explaining the process.

Thanks for the tutorial! Getting ready to cut foam for my cameras and lenses!

Very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to post this

lil time code for anyone who already knows the first couple steps: 11:00

Totally not using this for guns but this really helped me work out how to cut some foam!

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

Lizzy Rose glad you liked it, what are you cutting foam for?

@kennydaddy100

5 жыл бұрын

We know it's guns Lizzy. You're on the list!

I see you drilled holes in your Gladiator bench. I just mounted an RCBS to mine this morning. When I asked them about mounting anything to their product, they told me it would void the warranty. I told them I don't have garage furniture and drilled away ;) Great video, thank you.

I should have finished watching the video before I started. Great tutorial!

Awesome video. Thank you for this information and demonstration because it really helps quite a bit for someone setting up one of these cases. One suggestion that has helped me in the past is a collapsible forward grip. It allows more foam protection around each rifle which is always a good thing. Thanks again for this vid. Cheers

Thanks for your tips. Nice work with the camera and timing as well.

Great video, thanks for taking the time and effort!

I just searched for videos on how to create a DIY case for Starlink and now I'm watching videos on how to transport firearms. Thanks, KZread Algorithm! :)

Thanks for the demonstration. Appreciated.

I appreciate you making this post...!

Good job. I just got a case for all my knife sharpening supplies and I’m going to make it all tidy.

awesome video. never even crossed my mind two do two st ups with the foam. but one thing I did to save space and was able to add more pmags was put them on their side.

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

David Swann yep, definitely an option, thanks for watching

Time well spent. Good video

That’s awesome, i think you just made my mind up about which bow case to get

Great job. Thanks for making it easy.

Very good and informational video! Thank you.

that's cool man, nice job

Thank you for the video!

Great vid I plan on doing this for my AR build.

Great video! Thank you.

Ahaha. This was helpful for a stationary set i have to make for a uni assignment. Very different equipment, very similar task.

Thanks. Getting one to fit my Sekonic and Alan Gordon Viewfinder in.

Yes you can travel on an airplane with this and any other gun lock box, its just like any other checked luggage. The requirements are the gun or guns must have a lockable case and you will need some padlocks. Inform the worker at the baggage check counter that you are traveling with firearms she will get a police officer to check the weapons and make sure they are clear of ammunition. you give the cop your pad locks and he locks the case down and hands it to the baggage check clerk and your done. it will be processed as luggage and will be waiting at your destination. also this is in no way similar to carry on luggage, if you try to get passed TSA with a firearm you will be immediately detained and charged. also make sure that you know the gun laws of the place you are flying to. It would suck to go through all of this just to have your guns seized upon landing! If your flying to New York State, kiss your guns good bye.

Hey man gr8 job now I know how to due it. Thanks 4 everything

Great job. Very good information. Thank you!!

Looks good. I gotta do this in the next week or so. Flying to Florida for a 3-gun shoot in Feb. Good idea on the electric knife.

Super helpful video even for using a Pelican case not for guns but for ebike batteries. I'm planning a DIY project to stick my two Lextric brand ebike batteries in a Pelican case, drilling a hole in the end of it to install an XT60 connector port to the outside, using a waterproof glue to get a good seal, and cutting out foam pieces inside the Pelican case to make sure that the two batteries don't rub up against each other. The problem is, I want to keep the batteries at the bottom of the case and cut out holes from the foam piece above it. It's going to be tricky marking that while lining it up just right at the bottom of the case. And then I've got to run some tests to make sure that the batteries aren't overheating next to all that foam. They don't get but slightly warm to the touch, but mostly when charging, not discharging. I plan on taking the top foam out before charging anyway.

Good Job! thanks for posting the video

Evan great videos dude liked and subbed

great video although i am using this on camera gear but it was just as useful thanks!!

@Lalfy

10 жыл бұрын

Still a shooting sport

@8BitCR

10 жыл бұрын

hahahah so true xDD endocondor

All I can think of, after watching this video is a scene from the Jim Carrey movie "The Grinch" when he shaves his beard as a child and the kid says, "Look at that hack job!" 😆

NO, they don't! if you actually had a clue, you would have done your homework, as I have done. And contacted the TSA and the Airline I am flying on. All the require it so notify them in advance that you will be flying with a firearm (checked baggage). arrive earlier then you normally would, let the airline counter attendant know and have them notify the TSA that you are here to check in your firearm, they open, inspect and you lock it with YOUR own lock, not TSA lock and keep key on your body

Great video I was trying to figure that out with my ak variant not a pelican case mind you but a great video thanks.

good work, thank you

Nice job!

Build yourself a hot wire cutter. It'll come out much nicer. Takes little more than a piece of nichrome wire {guitar string, etc} couple sticks and a 9volt battery or any dc power source. The foam airplane guys are a good resource for info on this,

If you have something that is below the top foam level, would it be possible to shave a 1/4 or 1/2 of the piece that was cutout and put it back in, so it would be easier to get the item out? If so, how would you go about shaving the cutout piece to an appropriate thickness?

So trace with a permanent marker and cut out with an electric turkey carving knife.. got it! Thanks!

Great idea and good job, Thanks for sharing.

Getting to cut to fit a couple shotguns for a fall Pheasant hunt. I might try leaving cutouts in place to add stability but otherwise will follow exactly. Thanks

Nice work, what kind of chicken slicer knife thingy was that, it worked perfectly. Thumbs up.

Great video, I only laughed when you talked about the electric knife and said "I got it at wallmart for about $10, so it's very cheap expensive" great vid tho

@nifepartie

4 жыл бұрын

He said cheap inexpensive. It was clear as day.

what happened to the second pmag you had in there? good vid though, ima have to try that electric knife thing

Good informative video

Great Ideas Thanks

Thank you!!

I just pulled out the center removable foam and put my guns inside in their soft cases in the Pelican case. When I get to the other end I can still use my soft cases. The pelican case is like hauling around a boat anchor. Great for airline transport but heavy

@WeAreNotAlone69

8 жыл бұрын

+uscgalpha91 A variation would be going to the Dollar Store this summer when they have "POOL NOODLES" @ $1 a piece and grabbing a couple of them and positioning them to help cushion things.

@uscgalpha91

8 жыл бұрын

Fab idea. Foam is foam. I bought a Colt AR barrel and it came in a foam pipe sleeve.

sweet, thanks

Very helpful thanks

you should add another cut for a screwdriver or tools to put on grips scopes etc.

@CARSON67

9 жыл бұрын

+Shutterspeedstudiosdotcom I later added more cutouts for other items....thanks for the feedback

Can one use a utility knife with snap-off blades and would that work just as well as the turkey knife?

Make sure you cut the rifles to lay bolt and dust cover up so TSA can easily inspect the bolt to make sure it is an clear. Otherwise they will hold your case until you can come by and show them they are unloaded as they are not allowed to handle the firearm to clear. Pistols should also be stored with the slide removed and separated/ stored in a different part of the foam/case. I always break my lower and upper apart for flight travel that way it is clear for TSA to see in an X-Ray scan that they cannot possibly be loaded. So they have no reason to need to open the case.

@WeAreNotAlone69

8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas "SPAZ" Hill II I don't plan on going by air, but those are some good tips! PS: I'm needing a source for .250 /2.75 "Hollow-Core" /aka Low force o-ring material on the spool so I can make my own o-rings for a StarLight case which the female channel the o-ring lays in and the "male" part of the case sealing surface is identical in design to the Pelicans. Any idea on where to get a 75-100ft roll /spool of "Hollow-Core, Aka Low force .250/.275 Neoprene /EPDM ? .

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas "SPAZ" Hill II good tips if you are going to fly, although, every time I have flown no one has checked the chamber. SMH

What would be the best way to cut out a universal Rifle silhouette that will fit a full M16 and full AK74.

Very nice sir! Is the foam thick enough you can stack 2 Pmags in one cut out?

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

You could yes...

a few holes in your using the case for multiple configs idea, the bottom foam must go on bottom because its contoured for the wheels, at least on mine it is.

Turn the mags vertical the short way, more will fit in less of a footprint.

Stack magazines side by side to conserve space

using an extension lead is ok as long as you unreel all of the lead from its case. the lead will generate heat if coiled and dragging excessive current. however I agree he seems a bit dangerous and slap dash. to cut out the blanks I would have used a hot wire personally

Just my opinion but when cutting foam, you should trace and cut from underneath for clean cuts. Every one of your cut outs is not straight with imperfections. Also, it is critical to place the electric cutter blade up against an edge of a table to ensure the blade is straight up instead of an angle.

@CARSON67

10 жыл бұрын

Good idea, noted.

@Nowhere101

5 жыл бұрын

When you say, " cut from underneath for clean cuts." Please explain.

You should maybe think about gluing the two halves together

This is the Pelican 1750 and I really like how it opens all the way to lay flat. Can anyone verify if the pelican 1700 does the same?

Any reason you didn't put the pmag horizontally on edge? That would give you enough room to fit another one in there.

@DarkSolidity

9 жыл бұрын

I pretty much cut my pmag slot exactly the same way and I can fit 2 mags one on top the other

it took you 12minutes to show us what to cut the foam with. LOL thanks for the idea ;-)

I just bought a pelican that has no foam inside, do you know where I can get the type of foam that is in these cases normally? Also, do you advise spraying "plasti dip" over it once you've made all your cuts?

@charles8817

8 жыл бұрын

I bought some more from Amazon

@WeAreNotAlone69

8 жыл бұрын

+Annony Mouse Tell Brack Wilson @ Patriot cases the guy with StarLight case that needed advice on a warranty issue and a place to buy o-ring material for same on a spool so I could make my own case o-rings sent you. PS: You want 2.2 closed cell foam (Mil-spec- very dense and oil resistant), not the open cell foam, or pick and pluck foam..)

@Dave-Ras90

3 жыл бұрын

+Annony Mouse, here's the Pelican link; but I'm also going to look into the foam from Patriot Cases. www.pelican.com/us/en/accessory/cases/3-pc--replacement-foam-set/1751

there is about 1' on each side of the case that don't need to be in the camera's view, so that the objects of interest would appear larger and can be viewed better. Fully utilizing the field of view for object of interest.

Umm... my foam shrank roughly half an inch in each dimension after I cut the holes in it. Is that supposed to happen?

What is the folding blade you used to make the first incision?

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

Blackhawk Crucible

@bsodmike

7 жыл бұрын

Evan Carson Thanks mate!! Super neat work.

Can i make this work for my 15 & 10 combined in one case?

That's cool! Can I just ask - can you really travel with those on the plane?

@UmmNotQuiteSureToPut

10 жыл бұрын

Firearms have to be checked at check in and declared safe. They have to be in a locked hard sided case too. They cannot be taken as carry on.

Good point on collapsing the stock, I left mine out when I cut my first layout, I did that so I could fit one that might not be collapsible in the same spot in the future. But hindsight I would have done it differently, best part is I'd just have to buy new foam. Also good point on the saving the cut outs.. here is my 1720 kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6NmsM99oZe0lso.html & my 1490 Setup for an AR Pistol kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqaHk8Sjo6TKYLw.html

Daaayuuuuummmm~

This is all very James Bond but anyone who travels a lot will tell you that this will lead to wear of the finish on your prized possessions, blueing /varnish even plastic. The foam with 'egg box' surface, in both top and base, is best as it stops most movement far better and less work but less James Bond, of course.

Would you recommend this type of foam or pick n' pluck foam?

@WeAreNotAlone69

8 жыл бұрын

+PhanaticFilms You don't want "open-cell", OR Pick and Pluck foam.. you want Closed-cell 2.2lb mil-spec high density polyethylene foam. (Mil-spec- very dense and oil resistant) Open cell holds MOISTURE (Will cause things to RUST) Open cell will degrade via contact with oil. Open cell won't hold heavy items in place very well /will allow movement. Pick and foam stuff, ditto and it will fall apart even faster. In short anything other than 2.2lb or higher mil-spec high density polyethylene foam is crap. Tell Brack Wilson @ Patriot cases the guy with StarLight case that needed advice on a warranty issue and a place to buy o-ring material for same on a spool so I could make my own case o-rings sent you. PS: You want 2.2 closed cell foam (Mil-spec- very dense and oil resistant), not the open cell foam, or pick and pluck foam..)

@iPhanman

8 жыл бұрын

WeAreNotAlone69 Thanks for the advice! But looking for something to hold my expensive camera equipment, not firearms :P

@WeAreNotAlone69

8 жыл бұрын

+PhanaticFilms You did not mention cameras going in case, nor if items are only going to be transported, vs stored in case. Open-cell/ Pick and Pluck foam is for light weight items, and it absorbs moisture. Closed cell foam IMO would be a better choice. This said it comes in various densities so you should pick density to match weigh of equipment, keeping in mind as density goes up shock absorption goes down. One more tip, regardless of foam used put in a good quantity of desiccant.

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

PhanaticFilms this or something denser

Here is a Pelican 1750 getting cut out. Amazon has the electric carving knife (Black & Decker) for about ten bucks. My cutting will be a LOT simpler than this, easier to do.

Excellent video. Thanks

I was looking for The Lonely Island's "Dick in a Box" video and found myself here.

Got to add - Video was brilliant, If not a little long-winded

Nice video, you guy's you can also check out Elephant hard cases they are selling from eBay or amazon they makes high quality waterproof cases at a very good price.

Why do people put their weapons in the case as to when it's closed if the case is dropped it is landing glass first?

What is the model of your case and where can it be purchased?

@CARSON67

7 жыл бұрын

Pelican 1750 Case, google it and you will find thousands of retailers.

In case anyone wants to save 18 precious minutes I’ll spoil the info: trace with a sharpie, remove marked layer and set case aside, cut marked layer with electric knife used for carving turkey. ($10@walmart)

Which is more scary, The Guns or the Enormous Electric BreadKnife??? Cool vid tho

sweet

You should have stacked the pistol mags 90 Degrees as they are so small.

@exoexe1555

3 жыл бұрын

he put them on top of each other reeeeee tawd

That hand grip just seems like it is useless. It takes up 5 inches of width to make it harder spacing out the guns. And it's so far forward that it would be uncomfortable to shoot. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

"...when you in the airport ...traveling..." ???? WHOOOT?

Wonder if you could just use a jigsaw

No finger grooves to get out the mags,pistol,forward grip, or rifles