I just looked up web references to the foam pipe insulation, and they
list this product as a polyethylene. So pipe insulation is a grade of
X.P.E. foam. Depending on the maker, this could be a source of
excellent fly tying foam. There are about three grades of X.P.E. I
like 4# X.P.E. the best of all the kinds of foam available.
Wes Wada
Bend, Oregon
On Mar 17, 2005, at 4:32 AM, Ed Engelman/Sue Atkinson wrote:
Mike
You have found one of my preferred foams. At local stores I have
found it in tan, bronze and black. However, supply of a particular
color at a given store/supplier is not reliable. Who (except us)
cares what color is on the pipes anyway!!!
I found a neat piece of pipe insulation in black that seemed to be
closed cell and had bigger cells. I will also become a more observant
beach comber. Thanks again.
