Difference between revisions of "Weapon Foam"
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The most prolific type of foam used in Dagorhir for home made equipment of all types. Blue foam is not the cheapest or best quality foam available, but as it can be acquired at almost all Walmarts it is a quick and easy option for players. | The most prolific type of foam used in Dagorhir for home made equipment of all types. Blue foam is not the cheapest or best quality foam available, but as it can be acquired at almost all Walmarts it is a quick and easy option for players. | ||
| − | + | Blue foam is approximately a 2.5lb foam with a moderate lifetime. Ultra-violate light/ sun exposure will degrade the foam over time. | |
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| + | https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trial-Camping-Pad-Blue/16783660 | ||
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| + | ===Floor mat/ 4lb === | ||
| + | Floor mats are a higher density foam that have excellent tear resistance and a very fine cell structure. | ||
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| + | The density of this foam allows it to be worked with many conventional woodworking power tools such as band saws and routers. | ||
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| + | 4lb foam is frequently used as a base layer on many types of weapons. | ||
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| + | https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html | ||
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| + | ===Volara Foam=== | ||
| + | Volara is a small cell structure foam with a smooth surface and good stretching and tear resistance. | ||
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| + | volara is available in a verity of density from 2lb to 6lb. Depending on the density of the foam it is useful for a verity of construction purposes. | ||
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| + | http://www.foamforyou.com/volara_foam.htm | ||
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| + | ===Cross Linked Polyethylene === | ||
| + | Polyethylene foams are a small cell structure foam with a long useage life and stability. | ||
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| + | Cross Linked Polyethylene is available in a verity of densities but is most often utilized for blue sword blades. | ||
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| + | https://www.foambymail.com/XPE2/cross-linked-polyethylene-foam-2lb.html | ||
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| + | ===Minicell Foam=== | ||
| + | Minicell Foam is commonly available in the form of yoga mats. Minicell is a very small cell structure that provides a tear resistant and soft foam. | ||
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| + | Minicell is typically a 2lb foam. The softer feel and tear resistance makes the foam useful in the construction of stabbing tips. | ||
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| + | http://www.foamforyou.com/minicell_foam.htm | ||
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| + | ===Polyethylene Foam=== | ||
| + | Polyethylene foam is a large celled close cell foam with a significantly more brittle cell structure. | ||
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| + | The brittle nature of polyethylene decreases the long term durability of the foam, but its light weight and affordable price makes it ideal for shield construction. | ||
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| + | http://www.foambymail.com/PE2-_1/polyethylene-foam-sheets-2-2lb.html | ||
=Open Cell Foam= | =Open Cell Foam= | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 7 December 2017
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Closed Cell Foam
Blue Foam / Ozark Trail Camping Pad
The most prolific type of foam used in Dagorhir for home made equipment of all types. Blue foam is not the cheapest or best quality foam available, but as it can be acquired at almost all Walmarts it is a quick and easy option for players.
Blue foam is approximately a 2.5lb foam with a moderate lifetime. Ultra-violate light/ sun exposure will degrade the foam over time.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trial-Camping-Pad-Blue/16783660
Floor mat/ 4lb
Floor mats are a higher density foam that have excellent tear resistance and a very fine cell structure.
The density of this foam allows it to be worked with many conventional woodworking power tools such as band saws and routers.
4lb foam is frequently used as a base layer on many types of weapons.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html
Volara Foam
Volara is a small cell structure foam with a smooth surface and good stretching and tear resistance.
volara is available in a verity of density from 2lb to 6lb. Depending on the density of the foam it is useful for a verity of construction purposes.
http://www.foamforyou.com/volara_foam.htm
Cross Linked Polyethylene
Polyethylene foams are a small cell structure foam with a long useage life and stability.
Cross Linked Polyethylene is available in a verity of densities but is most often utilized for blue sword blades.
https://www.foambymail.com/XPE2/cross-linked-polyethylene-foam-2lb.html
Minicell Foam
Minicell Foam is commonly available in the form of yoga mats. Minicell is a very small cell structure that provides a tear resistant and soft foam.
Minicell is typically a 2lb foam. The softer feel and tear resistance makes the foam useful in the construction of stabbing tips.
http://www.foamforyou.com/minicell_foam.htm
Polyethylene Foam
Polyethylene foam is a large celled close cell foam with a significantly more brittle cell structure.
The brittle nature of polyethylene decreases the long term durability of the foam, but its light weight and affordable price makes it ideal for shield construction.
http://www.foambymail.com/PE2-_1/polyethylene-foam-sheets-2-2lb.html
