Gatorfoam - Canadian Source
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Don't know specifically about Canada, but I found some 3/16" foam board (Elmer's) in Wal-Mart. I bought a sheet in my LHS for around $6 for a 20" x 30" sheet. The next day I was in Wal-Mart and found the same stuff there in their office supply department selling for $4 a sheet. :cry:bigdonnie said:
Oh yeah, I also found some in Office Max and at Michael's. Don't know if you have any of those in your area.
Try www.gatorfoam.com and contact them for a distributor list. They also have some really interesting related products, including one with (poly)styrene facing that would not need an additional face - you could theoretically glue it together just like styrene.
Andrew
Andrew
Sorry, I didn't realize there was a difference. I'm building a mining complex right now using foam board with basswood laminated overtop. Both came from Micheals. I figure the foam board will provide a good strong structure.
Geeze, sorry, I didn't know the difference either. I thought foam board was foam board.bigdonnie said:
ops: ops: I've never seen "Gatorfoam" then based on it having wood plys, so forget what I said. Gatorfoam can be purchased in the Toronto area at the store "Aboveground Art Supplies," 74 McCall St., Toronto. This store is next to the Ontario College of Art. When I was there yesterday, I remembered this thread and inquired about it.
3/16 x 32 x 40 in sheets cost $ 23.99 (cnd) for white and $ 25.99 for black.
Bob
3/16 x 32 x 40 in sheets cost $ 23.99 (cnd) for white and $ 25.99 for black.
Bob
Thanks very much Bob --- this is very much appreciated. This is very close to where I work, so I will definitely make a point of picking up a sheet.
I had found out from Alcan (the manufacturer) that their Toronto area distributor was in Mississauga. Although the distributor will sell direct to the consumer, the minimum amount is a 4' x 8' sheet for $50 (and that's ALOT of scratchbuilding! <G>). This is a much better option.
FYI --- you can go onto Alcan Composite's site and request free samples. I did this and this product is awesome as my kids would say. It is much, much stiffer than standard foam board --- the outer layers are wood rather than cardboard. It is very difficult to bend.
Thanks again.
I had found out from Alcan (the manufacturer) that their Toronto area distributor was in Mississauga. Although the distributor will sell direct to the consumer, the minimum amount is a 4' x 8' sheet for $50 (and that's ALOT of scratchbuilding! <G>). This is a much better option.
FYI --- you can go onto Alcan Composite's site and request free samples. I did this and this product is awesome as my kids would say. It is much, much stiffer than standard foam board --- the outer layers are wood rather than cardboard. It is very difficult to bend.
Thanks again.
Here is the link:
http://www.alcancompositesusa.com/product_detail.html?uid=gd40c8c96ee7015
I couldn't find the specific link for samples, so perhaps these are no longer available. If this is the case, let me know and I'd be happy to send you a couple of mine since I think I have 6 or 7.
http://www.alcancompositesusa.com/product_detail.html?uid=gd40c8c96ee7015
I couldn't find the specific link for samples, so perhaps these are no longer available. If this is the case, let me know and I'd be happy to send you a couple of mine since I think I have 6 or 7.
Here is an other link:
http://www.foamboardcanada.com
I have ordered from them a few times, good prices as well.
http://www.foamboardcanada.com
I have ordered from them a few times, good prices as well.
Gatorboard is used by signmakers. I've recently read some articles about using it as subroadbed since it's supposed to be very strong and light. It certainly isn't any cheaper than good old plywood though.
Val
Val