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EVA foam id
Posted by: Mike Molenda (---.bflony.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 01, 2010 05:56PM

Is it normal to find EVA foam with such large inside diameters? I was looking around at some of the suppliers and the smallest ID I could find was 1/2". Does it come in smaller sizes or is there a way to deal with the large hole?


Thanks
Mike Molenda

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 01, 2010 05:58PM

It's available in smaller ID sizes. Keep looking. It's not hard to find.

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Mark Griffin (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: March 01, 2010 07:09PM

We've got 5" & 7" in 1/4" bore, 9" & 10" in 3/8" bore here ---> []

Mark Griffin
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C&M Custom Tackle
San Dimas, California

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: March 01, 2010 10:55PM

Angler's Workshop carries 1/4" ID in the shorter grips, 3/8" in the longer stuff.

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Mike Molenda (---.bflony.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 02, 2010 05:49PM

Ok so I found some EVA at acid rod. Thanks for the link. I also happened to stumble on this hypalon stuff, any opinions on this material? Better than EVA? Heavier? Easier to work with?

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Mark Griffin (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 03, 2010 02:10AM

Hypalon is heavier, harder to shape but easier IMO to install (the I.D. stretches pretty easliy) and is much more durable. It has a spongy feel while EVA is firmer.

Mark Griffin
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C&M Custom Tackle
San Dimas, California

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Re: EVA foam id
Posted by: Tom Carter (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: March 05, 2010 01:33PM

I was going to suggest Acid rod. I order most of my stuff from them and couldnt be happier. I have never tried but I have heard that you cant bore out yphalon either, I just used some of the .250 ID foam on a .5 but by using a drill bit, and it came out great. A drill bit is about 4 inches, so I went through the back with a 3/8 and through the front with a 1/4 inch to get a taper. Digital calipers can be your best friend!

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