Turbo Express Hard Case Foam Replacement!

[EvilEvoIX]

I love those hard cases, makes things feel so official.

[xelement5x]

What is Harbour Freight? 

A discount tool company: http://www.harborfreight.com/

China's finest!

But seriously, the stuff there is so frickin cheap.  Good if you're not a contractor and just want tools to do a specific job around the house.  At $20 for a reciprocating saw you can go through several and still be ahead costwise over the long run (mine has lasted like 4 years already for all manner of stupid stuff). 

[RoyVegas]

At $20 for a reciprocating saw you can go through several and still be ahead costwise over the long run (mine has lasted like 4 years already for all manner of stupid stuff). 

I'd rather not chance it anymore. I've bought stuff from Harbor Freight and had it break on the first use a couple times. I'd rather pay a little more and know when I need to use the tool,that it will actually work.

[xelement5x]

At $20 for a reciprocating saw you can go through several and still be ahead costwise over the long run (mine has lasted like 4 years already for all manner of stupid stuff). 

I'd rather not chance it anymore. I've bought stuff from Harbor Freight and had it break on the first use a couple times. I'd rather pay a little more and know when I need to use the tool,that it will actually work.

Very true, it is a gamble sometimes.  I have the generic Dremel and that thing didn't last very long, but other stuff (and simple things like vises and other components) have done okay by me.  I just make sure I go into any purchase knowing that it might not last very long and I never feel bitter

[FiftyQuid]

Nothing like buying a quality $20 reciprocating saw or dremel and have the blades snap off during their first use blinding you forever! But hey!  I saved $100! 

[turboswimbz]

I use a case i bought from Harbour Freight. I just need to get some foam for it. What is the best method for cutting foam without making it look super ghetto?

There are three ways I know of

1) The method shown here a cheap and durable drywall knife - > The easiest IMO for this small job.

2) Electric kitchen carving knife (non-serrated) - > if you can find a way to mount it you'll essentially have option 3, you'll need a steady hand.

3) They make upholstery foam saws - kind of like a jigsaw - > at 3-6 hundred though this prob. isn't very likely


Also - Awesome job, FQ, that looks great!

[xelement5x]

Nothing like buying a quality $20 reciprocating saw or dremel and have the blades snap off during their first use blinding you forever! But hey!  I saved $100! 

Using power tools without proper safety gear is a whole other level of stupid I won't even get into.  Like I said, it's anyone's choice as to whether or not they want to buy the stuff, but the prices are low for a reason.

[RoyVegas]

Still hoping to see a couple pics of the other interior versions that people have..

[hoobs88]

Still hoping to see a couple pics of the other interior versions that people have..

I'll try to photograph mine over Labor Day Weekend and post them.