foamcore cutter
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- ldww
i have to do a presentation and need to cut a bunch of foamcore to mount. i tried to do this with an xacto knife and it was a nightmare. have you ever used one of these, and do they work?
http://www.dickblick.com/zz574/4…
or have a better suggestion?
- gruntt0
you just need a good ol' utility knife.
- paraselene0
ditto grunt.
that's what i use, too. but if you have lots and lots to do, might be worth a try that gadget...
'specially cos the straight lines can be difficult.
- UndoUndo0
surgical scapal {sp?} and non sterile blades with metal rule. works fine all the time
- instantok0
that foamcore cutter is just a glorified utility knife and only good if you want to cut a bevel...what you need is a t-square and to be careful so you dont slice your fingers to pieces
- gruntt0
if you want to be the baddest foamcore cuttin' motherfucker on your block use the utility knife and a Big Yellow Ruler (that's a brand name... google it). It's a no slip ruler from heaven.
- ********0
"Cut away from the body".
"Cut AWAY from the body".
"Right, get to the nurse".
- blaw0
that big yellow ruler looks pretty slick.
- silentseven0
if you can get your hands on a scalpal that is your best bet
- sgoodwin0
i used to use one on these and it always worked a f**king treat!
http://www.papercutterstore.com/…
but otherwise try using a stanley knife instead of a scapel... blades are tougher.
- madeGB0
Depends on the presentation. The logan foamcutter cuts at an angle- so primarily you use it when your sticking stuff to walls, boards etc. because it hides the backing.
Used it all the time a uni. also depends on thickness of board too. Over here it comes in 3mm and 5mm; the thicker the board the quicker you go through the blades.
Can always recommend Swann Morton scapels:
http://www.expotools.co.uk/534_1…
- ldww0
thanks. i think i am gonna try to get one of those yellow rulers. i tried with just an xaco knife and a metal ruler and its a nightmare.