20 replies to this topic

[streamcaddis]

Dose any one have a good way to cut foam strips?. I just can't seam to cut a straight line when cutting foam. I have the Larva lace cutter but it is not wide enough for my needs.

[kerusso]

I usually lay down a ruler on the foam, apply alot of pressure so it won't move, and cut my strip. Usually comes out really straight.

Kerusso

[KeithS]

Paper cutter.....fast and repeatable with the ruler across the top.

[flyfishingtaz]

his might be somewhat out of the way for a few, but in the spring and summer I do construction work. There's a square used in roofing for cutting hips, and valleys and such. It makes a perfect brace. It has a double edge, that if layed on the edge of a table, you can apply pressure hold it tight and make your cuts. Hope this helps. Oh they only cost about 3bucks at home depot.

[atroutbum2]

I use the steel ruler out of a tri-square and a sharp knife.

[sniksoh]

ruler and exacto knife, or if u cut slowly with scissors and puch the foam all the way back to were the two blades meet u should get it strieght.

[oatka]

I use my wife's rotary cutter for her crafty stuff, put that down on the cutting board and use a ruler for a straight edge. works great!

[Chase Creek]

Same as Oatka, but watch out! Those blades on the rotary cutters are SHARP! I use an aluminum straight edge as a guide. Be sure to press down hard to get an even cut.
I keep a small parts drawer filled with strips for beetles and such. When I get the foam and cutter out, I make a big bunch of strips at a time.

[streamcaddis]

Thanks gents this helps a lot.

[charlieb]

I use a metal ruler with a cork strip backing and an xacto knife abd have had problems with the ruler slipping.

Charlie

[Macsflytying]

I made a cutter by putting razor blades on a bolt separating them with washers and tightening it with a nut and using a ruler.

Josh

[Graham]

I roll it up and use a very long blade and cut it, like slicing bread. Make sure to roll it up real tight. This also works well for cutting plastics and latex.

[TerryLee]

I roll it up and use a very long blade and cut it, like slicing bread. Make sure to roll it up real tight. This also works well for cutting plastics and latex.

Why didn't I think of that?

I use a rotary cutter and a straight edge, too.

[gbflytyer]

i use a paper shredder, make sure you don't us a cross cut shredder.
it makes straight cuts and will do a whole sheet at one time
best
gary

[Inconnu]

Anyone who has access to a dollarama or perhaps other dollar stores can find bags of pre-cut strips in mixed colours, 1/4" wide. You get alot for a buck.