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What are some good foam or plastic golf balls that will simulate a real golf ball the best?

Since winter is here, I’m going to be practicing my chipping in the basement. I want to get a foam or plastic or whatever kind of ball that simulates a real golf ball the best. Any ideas? Cayman restricted flight … Continue reading

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How do you get sticky foam protection stickers off computer speakers?

I went to a garage sale and bought a set of computer speakers strapped together for 2$. When I got home and took off the rubber band, I found out that they had once put on protection stickers made out … Continue reading

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What is the difference between foam insulation and a radiant barrier, and which is more effective?

I just bought a house with NO attic ventilation at all, and was wondering which direction to go: installing turbine vents, having a radiant barrier installed, or having foam insulation put in. Which would keep the attic the coolest and … Continue reading

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Is anyone familiar with ballistic foam and how to acquire it in a non-hardened stage?

I know that ballistic foam is used on aircraft wings, but I was wondering where can it be purchased either in a tube or container of some kind where it is not hard already? I am not sure if ballistic … Continue reading

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How do you clean the foam in couch cushions?

I am able to take the covers off, but need to clean the foam inside, any suggestions? Take them either to the laundry sink, or outside to the hose. Soak them thoroughly and use a tad bit of laundry soap- … Continue reading

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What causes root beer to foam when creating a float?

You put the vanilla ice cream in the glass first and then pour the root beer into it. Then it begins to foam upwards. Do you think that the sugar in the ice cream causes this to happen? the cold … Continue reading

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How to attach Foam Panels to a painted interior wall – with no damage on removal?

We are renting and need to put up acoustic foam panels in our studio, but we need a method that will be strong enough to hold the foam while not damaging the wall or require painting when we move. Stationery … Continue reading

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What method to measure the volume of the foam of an espresso ?

Everything is in title! After extraction (flow) of an espresso in a cup, I would like to measure the volume of the foam on the liquid. Has anybody a technology, a trial protocol? Comments: – we will exclude the technology … Continue reading

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How does a solid soap bar turn to foam when it is heated in a microwave?

How does a solid soap bar turn to foam when it is heated in a microwave? I am thinking somewhere a long the line where the heat created by the microwave causes the particles in the soap to vibrate (hit … Continue reading

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How can I paint a foam visor black without it rubbing off?

I have a foam visor that I like but the bottom is white and gets too much glare from the sun. Someone suggested I paint it, but I don’t know what kind of paint would stick to the visor and … Continue reading

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