Cutting Foam Question

[Big Green]

I’m buying new foam for a case and will have to cut it.

While looking around this foam cutter caught my eye. Reviews seem to indicate it will work for that type of foam. I have several cases I could do so if it does work well it would be worth the money.

Anyone tried this brand before?
https://smile.amazon.com/RoMech-Foam-Cutter-Styrofoam-Accessories/dp/B07JBQ58L2

 

[busykngt]

If it’s basically going to be for a one time use, you may want to see if Northern Tool or Harbor Freight has anything more economical. Even the worst of their tools last through one or two uses. (Just my thoughts) YMMV

 

[Mills]

I used the old “80s” electric carving knife, worked great on the Pelican foam.

 

[subseashooter]

Company I used to work for bought these - or something very similar - to cutout toolbox foam inserts....so every specialized little tool had it's place.

They worked....but ot was a bit of a mess. Everyone pretty much agreed that they should have just used exacto knives.

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[lbbf]

I've always just used a good sharp filet knife.

 

[busykngt]

 

[hoghunting]

I used the old “80s” electric carving knife, worked great on the Pelican foam.

I have done the same thing with very good results, my electric knife only comes out for foam nowadays.

 

[baboon]

I cut my foam once turned out pretty shitty. A buddy of mine takes his to a guy that knows how its done & it looks great!

 

[Lonesome Dove]

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[Big Green]

If it’s basically going to be for a one time use, you may want to see if Northern Tool or Harbor Freight has anything more economical. Even the worst of their tools last through one or two uses. (Just my thoughts) YMMV

Why would it be one time use? It seems better than a lot of the wire ones I saw online. A lot of those seem very flimsy.

 

[Mohawk600]

Home made hot wire cutter when building R/C airplanes in the 80's

 

[Big Green]

Bought a $3 filet knife which does okay. I tested it last night and it might work.

Here is my test subject. Still needs a cup cut in. Never know when the world ends and you have to grab the important things heading out the door.

 

[Renegade]

Hot wire cutter or just get pick N pluck.

 

[satx78247]

I have done the same thing with very good results, my electric knife only comes out for foam nowadays.

hoghunting,

My Waring electric carving knife was bought from a garage sale for ONE buck. - I used it numerous times to cut flotation foam for antique/vintage boats that I remodel.
(It also works well for foam inserts in gun cases.)

yours, satx

 

[Texasjack]

Just a quick google of "hot foam cutter" came up with a dozen cheaper options.

 

[TheDan]

One of those snap blade knives will work just fine for what you want to do. If you really want a hot knife you can just heat up any cheap knife you already have over a flame.

 

[Big Green]

Got more foam in this weekend. This is a Pelican 1700. I want a can for this rifle soon and I’m leaning towards a Surefire SOCOM. The shortest adapter is the Warcomp. In order to do that the buttstock would have to go against the case itself or nearly, maybe 1/4” of foam left. Has anyone gone right up against the case like that before? Also, I do not want to break the rifle down, it needs to stored ready to go.

 

[TX OMFS]

View attachment 217098 Got more foam in this weekend. This is a Pelican 1700. I want a can for this rifle soon and I’m leaning towards a Surefire SOCOM. The shortest adapter is the Warcomp. In order to do that the buttstock would have to go against the case itself or nearly, maybe 1/4” of foam left. Has anyone gone right up against the case like that before? Also, I do not want to break the rifle down, it needs to stored ready to go.

Turn the rifle diagonal.

 

[vmax]

I have used a big soldering gun ..not a soldering iron..but a pistol style

Just dont breathe the fumes so do bvn it outside

 

[baboon]

Phucked up foam story for y'all. The previous year my buddy borrowed my Steyr rifle & went hunting with his dad in Africa. He was so hooked he ordered his first double rifle with the plans to pick it up the next year. He decides I'm going with on the next safari. My travel vault was cut & layed out for my Steyr & Swarovski spotting scope & a few other things.

Time to leave we packed his double in my travel vault. We totaled outthe middle sheet of foam. that was 98 or 99. Still no replacement foam. He also lacked a sling set up on his double rifle. I had a web cotton sling I used on a hunting pack, that I carried with misc gear. That sling has been on 3-4 of his different double rifles.