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Tools: I do not subscribe to the use of "foam cutters"... those battery operated wire loops sold at craft's stores or places like Walmart, Kmart and/or Fred Meyers... or any other tool that uses heat to cut through the foam. When using foam cutters, the wire loop heats up enough to actually melt the foam. Extruded, insulating foam was NEVER intended to be melted and/or burned, and in my opinion, to do so is irresponsible. Aside from the obvious burn and fire hazards, the melting foam gives off noxious and TOXIC fumes. If you're determined to use one of these cutters, do so outdoors with adequate ventilation and/or wear an OSHA approved air mask with filters rated for these type of emissions. Do not underestimate the possibility of personal injury from the toxins emitted by melting this kind of foam at high temperature. You've been warned. As long as I'm discussing tools: I own two, high-speed, rotary drill/routers, or better known as "Dremel" tools. I do not use them for "carving" on foam. Why? Because it's too easy to make a mistake. Okay, okay. If you're real careful, you can get away with using them. But why risk it. The use of a hand-operated, that is, a-tool-under-your-complete-and-utter-control, is exactly what you get with a tool like the X-acto knife. Additional benefits you get by using an X-acto knife include: no need for electricity (you can carve anywhere) and you don't have to buy expensive bits and/or attachments. Well okay, you DO need to buy sharp blades every once and awhile. In my book, here's one time where cheaper IS better |
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