Does anyone know where to get sculpting foam in Austin? I want to work on my war table this weekend but haven't had much luck finding anything aside from the crappy pebble foam.
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Does anyone know where to get sculpting foam in Austin? I want to work on my war table this weekend but haven't had much luck finding anything aside from the crappy pebble foam.
Like pink insulation foam? Home Depot or Lowes. Or is sculpting foam something else?
No, just the thick pink insulation foam. I checked Lowes and didn't see any there (they had the thin blue stuff). I guess I will check Home Depot today or tomorrow. Have you bought some from there before?
The blue foam works the same as the pink foam. It usally comes in as sheets 1-4" thick.
The thick pink stuff is nearly impossible to find in Texas. The hardware stores require a minimum order of 10 sheets. We tried to get a group order a while back but there was not enough interest. I'd be in for 2 sheets.
I heard from a guy in Houston that places that typically cater to contractors carry the stuff. He's gotten up two inches without a special order.
I have a brick of said foam that is 4inches thick, 2feet long and 12 inches wide. No clue if its enough but its what I got. As said before stuff is hard to get a hold of. So if you want it pm me and we can haggle.
The home depot on E51st has 8'x2'x1" sheets of the pink foam
Awesome, I'll check it out after work. Looking to get my table started this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeanutButterConspiracy
Awesome! Post pictures!
If we could order 10 sheets of 2inch pink foam we would do it for Wargames con. Does anyone have pricing on something like that?
Depending on the price, I'd hop on the order for a sheet of 2" foam.
Nick, there was a thread a couple of years back on AMM about ordering the 2" foam(maybe some one on here will remember), I think Chris D was involved. I believe it was Lowe's. They would only order it in batches of 10 or more and would not stock it, special orders only. It had to be ordered through the contractor department. I'm in for 2 sheets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkwynn
Let's get the prices and then go from there because I may want some 2" also.
Fools, Amazon has everything you need.
http://www.amazon.com/Craft-Styrofoa.../dp/B0072IPXDW
Yes but to buy it Lowes won't be $80 a 4x8 sheet.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealGenius
Yes I was involved with that, yes its special order only. The hard sell is you have to order a pallets worth. Some one will have to see what that price is now, because this was way back before everything went up in price. 2 inch thick at the time was the thickest available. Good luck, this wont be an easy chore.
Lemme know how foam from Lowes works out for you. Actually, don't. I already know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyberwolfe
I will and I guarantee the price per sheet will be less than Amazon. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by RealGenius
Sure. But good luck getting one sheet from Lowes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyberwolfe
Jim... I think that is why they are talking about going in on it together to buy in bulk.... Just saying
I was there for th last bulk buy that didn't happen. If someone gets it going, I'm happy to contribute to this, too.
It might be helpful if everyone that is interested would say how many sheets they would commit to.
I would just want one sheet.
That sadly was the problem from last time. Everyone just wanted 1 sheet. There was not enough everyone's, because you need about 12 or so folks to do 1 sheet a pop and that's me being an optimist, which I am not. Rember to get this going Lowes will demand you order a pallets worth. I have no clue how many that is but its for damn sure more than 12 sheets. Once again good luck all. Buying a sheet or two at a jacked up price from some online store will just be easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Themadlbb
Have you all forgotten Nick said WGC is interested in 10 sheets?
Has anyone called Lowe's and confirmed this is available, what is the quantity and how much? I've called my local Lowe's before and they can't order the 2" stuff in any quantity.
yeah but not at $80 dollars for a sheet. Its unpractical we can spend less on half inch and get more out of our money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyberwolfe
they might be able to tranship from a store up north. I know you buy think in Amarrillo as well, I think they stock 1.5" or 2" up there.
It's $80 if you buy the equivalent of a 4x8 from the Amazon link Jim posted. I seriously doubt buying a pallet of foam would cost $80 a sheet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkwynn
Lowes shows 2" 4'x2' but no 4'x8' http://www.lowes.com/pd_41439-10477-...7C1&facetInfo=
There are a number of stores here in Dallas that have it in stock. I will post before my next trip down and people can just let me know how many they want and I can offload with one person that can also collect the $. MAybe Nick if he is wanting a bunch of sheets for WGC?
Probably be down in a couple weeks if that works for everyone.
512-263-3527 McCoy's can order it.
Will, are you going to put it in your glove box?
SUV... Marie's car not mine. I couldn't fit one single sheet in my car, unless I drove with the top down....
HA, I need 2 sheets.
If we order enough sheets from Will can his car become a carboat? Sails of foam try to tack the wind to save gas money!!
It would be boat-car, as boats come first since they have been around longer.
Hey Will is the 2" you can get in Dallas the blue foam or white foam? Also what size are the sheets?
Blue Foam: 2"X24"X48"
I just noticed as well. You can have Lowe's ship it to your house for $5.99.... Might just be easier on everyone to do it that way. It's only 5 something a sheet and 5.99 to ship to your door. I would have one person order and have it all shipped there though to save on shipping costs. I plan on getting some regardless so just let me know what you want to do.