sycophant Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Years ago, I believe I picked up a hot wire foam cutter (can't remember whether it was locally or online) for somewhere around $10. Anyone have any idea where I can find a cheap one? Only ones I can find are from MicroMark, GW, and Woodland Scenics, running from $25-30. Can't locate mine, so I guess I'll buy another, though inevitably it will turn up then. Hope this is the right forum... Thanx, BRiaN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystorm Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hot Wire Foam Factory is a bit more pricey than that but I recommend them if you plan on a lot of foam cutting, the investment is worth it. otherwise hit your local craft store (insert name here) and check their flower arranging aisle for a cheapo foam cutter. cher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zbyshko Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 i found a really cheap [inexpensive] at Micheal's for $7.00 approx. 2 years ago. don't know if the price changed though. i also found directions at TerraGenesis.com for making one. just a thought there, not really a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlordgarou Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Avoid the cheap hot wire cutters. Spend the extra money and get the Woodland Scenics or one of the others. While the cheap ones are okay, you'll go through a lot of batteries if you do any more cutting than a few hills. You'll pay more in the beginning, but save money in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 i found a really cheap [inexpensive] at Micheal's for $7.00 approx. 2 years ago. don't know if the price changed though. i also found directions at TerraGenesis.com for making one. just a thought there, not really a suggestion I bought and basically threw away that cheap $7 battery powered wire cutter a year ago... It never got hot enough to do squat. Might cut butter but thats about it. I got both the knife and the plug in poewred hot wire cutters. Both work great. Theya re just geared towards different styles. I pefer the knife myself. It is great for jagged, rough, and also smooth cuts that need to change angles or directions all the time (like mountainous terrain). The hot wire is better for precision cuts, and if you get the optional attachment, it is also great at holding a precise angle for cutting staight edges and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Yeah I know its a day late and a dollar short post but check out this website for a make your own hot wire cutter. http://www.terragenesis.co.uk/reference/makeahwc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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