I came across this knife (http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm/terms/13578) and I'm thinking it would be perfect for making precise and nicely finished cuts in foam insert for Pelican cases and the like. I ordered one for myself.
Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
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Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
I bought one very similar to that at a craft store a couple years back. It sucks. It doesn't get hot enough to cut quickly.
Just use a fillet knife or any other sharp blade. A Pelican isn't a display case. It's for protecting the rifle. Neither the rifle nor the Pelican cares if the cut is a little jagged.
I bought one very similar to that at a craft store a couple years back. It sucks. It doesn't get hot enough to cut quickly.
Just use a fillet knife or any other sharp blade. A Pelican isn't a display case. It's for protecting the rifle. Neither the rifle nor the Pelican cares if the cut is a little jagged.
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
I was ordering some of their tripods, so I bought it anyway. A man can't have too many tools
I was ordering some of their tripods, so I bought it anyway. A man can't have too many tools
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
Here's a thread on how to make your own low cost electric cutter.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&light=
I've used an electric carving knife in the past. The purpose built foam knifes are scalloped like a gourmet bread knife but the edge is high polished for maximum sharpness. Trick is to make & use a template and use the knife in a jig saw fashion.
Here's a thread on how to make your own low cost electric cutter.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&light=
I've used an electric carving knife in the past. The purpose built foam knifes are scalloped like a gourmet bread knife but the edge is high polished for maximum sharpness. Trick is to make & use a template and use the knife in a jig saw fashion.
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
That cutter is for styro-foam (white stuff) not the foam in your gun case. Might still work but test it before...
That cutter is for styro-foam (white stuff) not the foam in your gun case. Might still work but test it before...
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
Made one myself on the instructions, It works great on the closed cell foams found in cases.
Made one myself on the instructions, It works great on the closed cell foams found in cases.
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
I just traced out what I needed and used one of those utility razor knives with the long break off blades, the foam cuts like butter and your done,
I just traced out what I needed and used one of those utility razor knives with the long break off blades, the foam cuts like butter and your done,
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
Electric carving knife works just fine. Makes very precise cuts. Just don't spend more than 15-20 dollars on one.
Electric carving knife works just fine. Makes very precise cuts. Just don't spend more than 15-20 dollars on one.
Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shot In The Dark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That cutter is for styro-foam (white stuff) not the foam in your gun case. Might still work but test it before... </div></div>
Yup, I got that. For 21 bucks I thought I'd give it a try as is. If it's not hot enough to cut cleanly and fast, I'll get inside it and increase the amperage. Should be handy for smaller objects.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shot In The Dark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That cutter is for styro-foam (white stuff) not the foam in your gun case. Might still work but test it before... </div></div>
Yup, I got that. For 21 bucks I thought I'd give it a try as is. If it's not hot enough to cut cleanly and fast, I'll get inside it and increase the amperage. Should be handy for smaller objects.
