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Title: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: Robert Redmon on October 27, 2011, 10:16:22 AM

When I lived near Tulsa, I never had this problem (usually from places who made flotation for docks, etc.) Here in north west Texas (Wichita Falls), I cannot find a source of 1 lb. eps other than the 1" sheets available in some lumber yards and home stores. Can anyone tell me a place that sells virgin bead 1 lb eps in sizes and shapes that can be shipped conveniently and inexpensively? I checked SIG and found they no longer sell the 3x12x30 foam blanks they once did...or any foam other than a few cores for their kits.

Bob Redmon

Title: Re: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: Crist Rigotti on October 27, 2011, 11:03:27 AM

Here is where I get mine:

http://www.achfoam.com/

Title: Re: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: BBury on October 27, 2011, 12:25:53 PM

Here's a couple more..

http://www.rcfoam.com/product_info.php?products_id=916%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%C2%A0%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGreat

http://dinorentosstudios.com/Foam-Blocks-Sheets/

Title: Re: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: Peter Nevai on October 27, 2011, 12:37:55 PM

Really depends on the quantity you want to buy. But if you want enough to make say 10 complete wings at a time then which represents about a $250 order then you should have no problems.

Universal Foam Products provides Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) products nationally through a network of over 100 shipping locations. EPS is available in blocks and shapes, and can be cut and molded into an infinite number of shapes and sizes. We also supply STYROFOAM Brand Insulation for the construction industry and STYROFOAM Brand Foam products for the floral, craft and special events industries with a $250.00 minimum order.

Our knowledge and resources make us a valuable asset for customers who demand competitive prices and fast delivery of EPS materials and STYROFOAM Brand Insulation and STYROFOAM Brand Foam

Title: Re: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: Robert Redmon on October 28, 2011, 12:09:13 PM

Thanks for the information, fellows. I will look into these sources.

Bob

Title: Re: Sourcing EPS foam for wing cores
Post by: Joseph Patterson on October 30, 2011, 06:53:05 AM

   I just saw this thread. My flying buddy and I have recently bought a foam cutting machine and some virgin External Insulation Finishing System - "EIFS"'- (EPS) foam- 1.O/cu.ft.. We both know nothing about the different and preferred foam choices, but have been given excellent advice by a number of good people on this forum, in particular, Phil Cartier and Chris Rigotti. We located a supplier in Gonzales, La. They sell different types of foam, but their main seller is white EIFS, which their salesmen said they sold to contractors for residential and commercial bldg. applications. We bought 2" and 3" thick 24" x 48" sheets. The stuff came in (6) sheets per bag of each thickness. We bought (1) bag of each thickness (2) bags total for $65.00 inc. inc. all taxes. I believe they also have 4" and 5" sheets . The company was "Building Specialty Corp., Gonzales, La. I don't know if they ship orders, but I can contact them and find out the name of the Mfg. of their foam to get phone nos. so you can find a supplier in your area.
       Cheers,
                 Doug