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RE: making a case...what kind of foam?

Author: Terry Horlick
Date: 2002-08-14 15:10

I did a nice double case for my R-13 Bb and my A in a $20 aluminum shell obtained from Harbor freight. It had open cell foam already glued inside. It was easy to cut the foam to the apropriate size. I then placed a nice heavy velour material over the cutouts tucking it in deeply. Then I tucked it in around the outer edges of the foam. It stays put by itself without any glue. Should it come out you just re-tuck it. It looks nice and really protects the horns.

Yes the fumes from the foam could mess with your plating, expecially if it is silver... probably won't hurt the nickle plated horns, but more likely is that the outgassing of the solvents in your glue are more likely to cause damage.

I got a "no tarnish" strip from an istrument suppply company to put inside the case of my silver plated soprano sax. It seems to be doing a great job of protecting the finish. I think I will go back and put one of these uder the velour in my case... couldn't hurt and wouldn't be obtrusive. Be aware that the strips outgas also so they need to be replace a couple of times each year to maintain their efficacy.

Terry

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