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Author Topic: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter  (Read 2168 times)

Offline pahoota

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$6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« on: February 23, 2014, 02:57:25 AM »
Here's an ultra cheap hot wire foam cutter I cobbled together from parts I had lying around.




Thanks for looking!

Edit: Although I realized the high Amperage from my power source was a potential danger, I felt I had taken the proper safety precautions for myself.  Since I put this out here for public consumption however, I've since realize I can't guarantee someone using my design for inspiration might hurt themselves.  I'd feel terrible if that happened.  So I've eliminated the link to my blog.

« Last Edit: February 23, 2014, 02:51:55 PM by pahoota »

Offline grant

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2014, 04:31:12 AM »
I don't think that would pass any kind of safety standards. It looks ... dangerous!  lol

It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words - Orwell, 1984

Offline Legion1963

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2014, 08:27:50 AM »
Well nice. But i prefer one that can be held in one hand. And rules out the chance of electrocuting yourself  8) But do not get me wrong, i appreciated the effort  8)

Offline grant

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2014, 02:48:10 PM »
For a mere $13 you can buy a safe one.

http://foammart.com/tools/wonder-cutter/

Offline Legion1963

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2014, 02:17:53 PM »
For a mere $13 you can buy a safe one.

http://foammart.com/tools/wonder-cutter/
Yeah, something like that. I feel it is the time to pop roundf to my local (as in like two minites walking) and get me one of these.

Offline sundayhero

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2014, 12:26:46 AM »
For me the two most interesting hotwire cutters are the curving tool and the table tool (don't know the real names).

The first one allows you to carve mountains, hills, caverns, etc... and the second allow you to always cut straigth 45 or 90degrees angles. Perfect for buildings.

I plan to build these one day  :D or buy  lol

Offline grant

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2014, 05:10:46 PM »
http://hotwirefoamfactory.com

This is the real deal. Do anything with foam like a mad foam docta.

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Re: $6.50 DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2014, 06:03:36 PM »
Swear by my hot wire cutter - you ideally need the sculping tool, the knife and the table - It cuts all types of foam



cheers

 

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