Prototype DIY Pistol Case

[93sr20det]

I am going to make my own pistol case using an aluminium Zero brand transit case that I got off ebay. No telling how much this thing cost the govn't when new based on the new product prices here:

http://www.zerohalliburton.com/index.jsp

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And some USGI green foam sleeping pads.

I plan on having at least (8) 8 round magazines for each as well as (2) 10 round below the pistols. I am going to cut everything out and make it custom fit.

Here is a pic of the tenative layout:
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Anyone have any tips for cutting the foam?

[faawrenchbndr]

I've had very good luck with a Dremel and the "router" attachment. There is also a "router" type bit that works well.

[Secret Squirrel]

Electric carving knives work well on normal foam. Never tried one on the closed cell high density as used in sleeping pads. If you have acess to a large deep freeze, freeze the foam solid before cutting. You can then use a jig saw with a fine blade.

[93sr20det]

I've had very good luck with a Dremel and the "router" attachment. There is also a "router" type bit that works well.

Ah you mean like the spiral saw or whatever that thing is....

I think I am going to cut some small pieces off and test different things before I go live.