Diy Foam Rubber Cutter

How to build a foam cutting table the simple way.

Diy foam rubber cutter.

The device works by passing low voltage electricity through a nichrome wire causing the wire to heat up to about 200 c. If you choose to use a carving knife use a gentle back and forth sawing motion and let the blade work through the sheet. Move the foam rubber along the line that you have stretched. Alternatively you can use a foam cutting saw to cut the foam rubber.

Before you cut foam always make sure your work surface is flat stable and won t be damaged by cutting through the foam with the knife. The heated wire will be used to cut the foam and the other similar materials. Our upholstery manager bernie shows you how to cut foam with a bread knife. Then slowly push the foam rubber into the blade of the band saw.

There are many of videos showing different ways to build your own hot. Do not compress the foam and try to make quick cuts through the. Purchase your foam here. Cheap 30 and easy to build hot wire foam cutter made from commonly available parts.

Cuts styrofoam for surfboards model plane wings sculpture model train or tabletop wargame terrain 3d sign letters mold models for lost foam casting etc. The hot wire foam cutter is a tool used to cut styrofoam polystyrene plexiglass etc. To cut foam styrofoam or plastic.