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Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
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Username: Kristinsgrandpa
Post Number: 311
Registered: 2-2003
Posted From: 64.24.212.240
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 2:46 pm: | |
I recently purchase a "Memory Foam" mattress and have been thinking about cutting it down a little in width. It is 4" thick and queen size.
I have successfuly cut thin pieces of foam by compressing it between two boards and cutting along the boards for a straight edge. Compressing it before cutting also makes a smooth side/edge, but is there any other way besides a hot wire?
I realize it's not going to be seen since it will have a sheet covering it, but I still want it to be a decent looking job.
TIA
Ed |
Jim Stewart (H3jim)
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Username: H3jim
Post Number: 286
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 68.6.175.166
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 2:59 pm: | |
Some foam can be cut very nicely with a turkey carver. Depends on how dense it is. The place where I buy foam uses a tool ilke a saber saw, but with a long straight, non serrated knife instead. |
Austin Scott Davis (Zimtok)
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Username: Zimtok
Post Number: 113
Registered: 9-2006
Posted From: 216.37.73.226
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 3:07 pm: | |
A factory I worked at used an upright band saw to cut foam. The "blade" didn't have teeth, instead it had a sharp edge like a knife.
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John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 315
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 66.217.107.136
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 3:12 pm: | |
For foam rubber, styrofoam, etc... an electric carving knife is the way to go! |
James Robinson (Jjrbus)
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Username: Jjrbus
Post Number: 56
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 76.1.180.218
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 3:41 pm: | |
I've used the electric carvng knife on foam and on the sound deadening foam insulation, with good results. But never tried it on something 4 in thick. |
John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 316
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 66.217.107.136
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 4:31 pm: | |
It'll cut through a 4" thick roast beef, as well! |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 538
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.58.117.21
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 7:00 pm: | |
Ummmmmm! BEEF!! |
Randy Lackey (Leadfoot)
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Username: Leadfoot
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 207.55.227.2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 7:12 pm: | |
The turkey knife will work fine, but will be difficult on a long vertical cut. Just go slow. Any imperfections can be sanded out with 36 grit on a long block. We also use the bandsaw with 8 teeth per inch @ 150 feet per minute. |
John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 317
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 66.217.107.198
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 8:51 pm: | |
How many teeth would that be, if he ran it for one hour and thirty-seven minutes? |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 541
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.58.117.21
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 9:15 pm: | |
You mean Randy or the band saw? |
John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 318
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 66.217.108.114
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 11:44 pm: | |
HAR de HAR HAR! |