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[nerfboi]

Well, I think I found RED FBR online. I'm not totally sure if it's real red FBR or if it;s just the picture. I tried to email them a couple of months ago, but They never replied back. So eh, here you go.

[Tehmandude]

Well Foam Backer Rod comes in many names. In ACE, it's called Caulk Backing. In other places, it's called Caulk Saver. In our community, it's called Foam Backer Rod. So if it has most of the words, such as "backing" or "backer" or probably something linked to caulking, it most probably is FBR. I wouldn't recommend risking it though.

Edited by Tehmandude, 25 March 2008 - 12:20 AM.

[nerfboi]

I was talking about if the color was really red or just regular black.

[baghead]

Yes, it's really red, and it's essentially the same stuff short shit and Forsaken have sold us in the past.

[Thom]

Yes, it's really red, and it's essentially the same stuff short shit and Forsaken have sold us in the past.

The same, as in the same consistency and size? If so, I'm ordering some.

[Tehmandude]

Well, it looks pretty cheap. 6 bucks + shipping for 50 feet of red FBR? It makes me feel stupid to go to ACE for my FBR.

[CaptainSlug]

Woah woah woah. NO that is NOT the same stuff.
The foam rod typically used for making stefans is closed cell polyethylene foam rod.

The rod in that link is marked as being polyurethane, which typically is NOT available in anything except open cell.

Edited by CaptainSlug, 25 March 2008 - 02:05 AM.

[Thom]

Woah woah woah. NO that is NOT the same stuff.
The foam rod typically used for making stefans is closed cell polyethylene foam rod.

The rod in that link is marked as being polyurethane, which typically is NOT available in anything except open cell.

Thanks a lot!

[baghead]

Ya know, it seems fairly similar, I'm willing to take a shot at buying some. and Judging by the materials, it will wear down just like the other red fbr I've seen (I've owned both Short Shit's and FA's) I'm willing to give it a demo to let you guys know if it's legit or not.

If you're looking for alternate color FBR, Aloghomestore.com's White FBR is great stuff. Super durable, I've used it more than once, and it's by far the best foam I've ever had, In fact, I have a few darts that I made of it from the second CAFF(is that three years ago now?...wow), and they're still in great condition.

-bags

Edited by baghead, 25 March 2008 - 12:46 PM.

[imaseoulman]

I'm on board with Bags on this one. I just recently tried CaptainSlug style darts (w/ washers and felt) and they worked great in PETG, but the heads were a bit snug in my CPVC (could just be because of how I made them).
The white foam Bags is talking about is great stuff. It is incredibly durable and much firmer than anything else I've worked with.
For long range air guns I still prefer half length CTD's with 1/4" steel slingshot ammo in CPVC. For everything else, there's white foam.

[Forsaken angel24]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

[nerfboi]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

WOW! I think I might buy some of this after bags tries it out

[baghead]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

Totally Game. I just hope it's a little more durable than Your old stuff and Short Shit's.

I'll post a review once I get some of this stuff. Making an order today.

Edited by baghead, 25 March 2008 - 10:47 PM.

[nerfboi]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

Totally Game. I just hope it's a little more durable than Your old stuff and Short Shit's.

I'll post a review once I get some of this stuff. Making an order today.

Man, you are the best
I also think shipping is free?

[Thom]

If you're looking for alternate color FBR, Aloghomestore.com's White FBR is great stuff. Super durable, I've used it more than once, and it's by far the best foam I've ever had, In fact, I have a few darts that I made of it from the second CAFF(is that three years ago now?...wow), and they're still in great condition.

-bags

How does that white foam fit in PETG/Aluminium (ID .527)?

[baghead]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

Totally Game. I just hope it's a little more durable than Your old stuff and Short Shit's.

I'll post a review once I get some of this stuff. Making an order today.

Man, you are the best
I also think shipping is free?

shipping is not free, they simply don't post it's cost on your orderform. because of difficulty making shipping estimates. plus there's a 4 dollar handling fee, but It can't be that bad, it's just foam.

Like I said, I'll post a review on if it's worth it or not for everyone else. (I should get it in three Days)

-Bags

[nerfboi]

As long as that foam is closed cell it might work. The stuff I sold was polyethylene. If that foam is closed cell and is as hard and thick as the white foam I think we may have all found a new supplier. Possibly good find.
So bags are you going to demo this stuff?

Totally Game. I just hope it's a little more durable than Your old stuff and Short Shit's.

I'll post a review once I get some of this stuff. Making an order today.

Man, you are the best
I also think shipping is free?

shipping is not free, they simply don't post it's cost on your orderform. because of difficulty making shipping estimates. plus there's a 4 dollar handling fee, but It can't be that bad, it's just foam.

Like I said, I'll post a review on if it's worth it or not for everyone else. (I should get it in three Days)

-Bags

Sweet, I'm definitely looking forward to this. Thanks again Baghead

[baghead]

I just Got web tracking notification that the foam just got delivered to my house, I'm at school right now, but I'll give you guys a full review of this foam by the weekend, although, I'd probably won't put out a final verdict till NANO, when it will get war tested, but I can give the just of it before that pretty easily. Look forward to giving this a try!

It's also worth noting, that I have not received any additional charges past the 7 dollars (price+tax) as of yet.

-Bags

[CaptainSlug]

I will be surprised if it's not open cell.

[baghead]

I will be surprised if it's not open cell.

Prepare to be MORE suprised, not only is it closed cell, it's plain old grey foam. those bitches.

Pic of The Vicious Bullshit:



The Foam is a lie


At least it seems to be foam of decent quality

but this is still G3hy.

I'm gonna ask them if they even have red foam in 1/2 inch, those whores.

Meh, everyone has to take one for the team sometime eh?

Edited by baghead, 28 March 2008 - 11:12 PM.

[PC III]

Is that mega foam?

[baghead]

Is that mega foam?

no, it's for micros, the red in the pic may have been for megas though... ponderous....

[nerfboi]

I will be surprised if it's not open cell.

Prepare to be MORE suprised, not only is it closed cell, it's plain old grey foam. those bitches.

Pic of The Vicious Bullshit:



The Foam is a lie


At least it seems to be foam of decent quality

but this is still G3hy.

I'm gonna ask them if they even have red foam in 1/2 inch, those whores.

Meh, everyone has to take one for the team sometime eh?

Awww, i was looking forward to the red foam. But eh, it still looks liek alright foam. Tanks Bag, and sorry for your troubles.

[baghead]

I will be surprised if it's not open cell.

Prepare to be MORE suprised, not only is it closed cell, it's plain old grey foam. those bitches.

Pic of The Vicious Bullshit:



The Foam is a lie


At least it seems to be foam of decent quality

but this is still G3hy.

I'm gonna ask them if they even have red foam in 1/2 inch, those whores.

Meh, everyone has to take one for the team sometime eh?

Awww, i was looking forward to the red foam. But eh, it still looks liek alright foam. Tanks Bag, and sorry for your troubles.

No problem, It's actually Really nice gray foam, it's very dense, should make for some nice durable stefs, and it's fairly pale, so it should show up better then some gray foam does, it also straightens nicely and cuts really clean, so I can't complain too much. If this stuff WAS red, it would be AMAZING, but as it is not, it's just Quite Good.

I give this the Bags Seal Of Meh.... (Pic Pending)

[xNFx 37]

How does it fit in 9/16s brass? I've been needing some that fits it for months.