shaping / cutting PU foam slab

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by nevilleh, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. nevilleh
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    nevilleh Junior Member

    Hi guys.

    Just wondering what everybody else uses to cut PU foam slab. I am cutting 8 foot lengths for reinforcement. They are approx 6" wide x 4" tall with mitred corners.

    I use a bandsaw . Cuts like butter. I am cutting alot of these.

    Just wondering if this was the normal way of cutting foam slab.?

    Thanks in advance. Neville.

    Scotland
     
  2. the1much
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    the1much hippie dreams

    i use whatever is closest,,hehe,, if a bandsaw works good for you,, i'd stay with it,,,, ive used everything from a handsaw to a sawz-all, and even a big ole knife once,,hehe ;) ( have no idea why that was close by haha)
     
  3. CDK
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    CDK retired engineer

    I've used a makeshift wooden setup with a mains transformer and a piece of metal wire with high electrical resistance, like nickel. A spring on one side keeps the wire taut when it get hot and stretches.
    Slower than a bandsaw but not so messy.
     
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