Kaizen Foam

[pkinneb]

I picked up some Kaizen foam to use in my Pantorouter cart drawers for the templates, has any body used this stuff? Any tips or tricks to working with it?

[Chet]

I know Kev has, drop him a PM.

[..Kev]

Strong fingertips...lol

Pretty straight forward.  It has layers to it.  So, you cut it to the depth that you want and then pull out the layers.

[Chestnut]

Where did you get it. I've been considering something for drawer organization and to stop everything from bumping together. It's either foam or something from wood. Not sure what would eat more time.

[..Kev]

It's been a long while since I posted one of my videos out of respect for Marc.  However, in this case, I think this video is relevant to the conversation.

This is some under TS storage that I did and I show the Kaizan as well as foam insulation as an alternative.  The foam stuff starts a little over 1/2 way through the video.

 

[pkinneb]

I bought it direct from Kaizeninserts.com I couldn't find it anywhere else cheaper (when including sipping) and it was shipped quick as well.

Kev did a video (posted above) using 2" foam as well worth a look, starts at about 5:25 mark

 

[Just Bob]

I get mine at Fastcap, occasionally they have sales on overstock or returns.  For small items I will cut a profile with razor knife and peel the layers.  For my larger heavier stuff, like saw blades, it is easier to just lay them on the foam.  The foam is soft enough that the weight of the blade keeps it place.

 

[Cliff]

I got 5 or 6 sheets of it 3 years or so ago. I think from fastcap. If you spent $100 it was free shipping. I like it but I've changed my layout a bit since I got it and had to reconfigure. One of them I just turned over and was able to cut into the other side. 

I also got the burning tool to cut it, skip that. Utility knife works so much better.