My version of the foam cutting table from GOE

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hpropman

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2009

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Hello all, I finally had some time to complete my foam cutting table. This is based on the GOE design but disassembles for easy storage. Also, the power supply uses a 2 pin connector so that I can use it on the table or other hand held cutters. Here are some pictures. I hope to have a full how to posted on my website soon.

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hpropman

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 9, 2009 (Edited)

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Here is a few more that should answer any questions but ask away if you have any. Thanks for looking.

Here is the arm bolted to the table using 1/4 screws and knobs.

The first test cut. I rushed it a bit and the wire needed to be tighter.

this is a little better I made the wire tighter and I went slower. the 5 is about an inch tall and 2 inches deep.

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Phil

· #3 · Jul 9, 2009

holy crap that is a fine level of detail! nice build hpropman.

sharpobject

· #4 · Jul 9, 2009

Great job Joe!! This will certainly come in handy when I get to doing my table. thanks.

DeathTouch

· #5 · Jul 9, 2009

Wow! Good idea. Is the piece that is under the table, which holds the wire, is that plastic? If it plastic, are you concerned it will melt?

Joiseygal

· #6 · Jul 9, 2009

Very cool Joe. I am going to Radio Shack today for the pin connectors. You took some great pictures, so it will be easy to follow. Thanks so much for posting this!

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 9, 2009

DeathTouch said:
Wow! Good idea. Is the piece that is under the table, which holds the wire, is that plastic? If it plastic, are you concerned it will melt?

Yes it is PVC pipe and no it will not melt because the wire only gets hot between the alligator clips. I have a hand Y cutter made completely out of PCV pipe and it works fine too.

DeathTouch

· #8 · Jul 9, 2009

hpropman said:
Yes it is PVC pipe and no it will not melt because the wire only gets hot between the alligator clips. I have a hand Y cutter made completely out of PCV pipe and it works fine too.

I am such a Dork. I should have known that. Thanks. And again, awesome idea.

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jul 9, 2009

DeathTouch said:
I am such a Dork. I should have known that. Thanks. And again, awesome idea.

The only stupid question is the one that not asked. That is how we learn.

DeathTouch

· #10 · Jul 9, 2009

Wait, now that I think about it. Even though most of the current goes thru only that part of the wire, the heat should travel to the ends anyway. Right? Maybe the clip acts like a heat sink?

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 9, 2009

so far it has not been a problem. If it does I will add a washer and a fiber washer (like the ones that they use in the BBQ handles) so that the plastic is shielded from the heat. Some aluminum foil might work also. The wire cools off almost immediately when the power is turned off by the way.

DeathTouch

· #12 · Jul 9, 2009

What kind of power supply are you using and what type of wire are you using. Sorry, I find this interesting.

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 9, 2009

All the info can found here. the wire is a guitar string G 18 gauge.

http://garageofevil.ning.com/profiles/blogs/goe-labs-howtohotwire-foam

DeathTouch

· #14 · Jul 9, 2009

Thank you!

The Watcher

· #15 · Jul 9, 2009

Very nice, I need something like this. Maybe next year. I was wonder if you put a eye bolt at the top with a wing nut. Would that work for tightening the string? I pay guitar and I know cold and hot weather effect them as for as tuning. Not sure in you could use the bolt to put the clip on or not. Didn't know if you tried anything like that?

deathstaste

· #16 · Jul 9, 2009

do you have pics of your other cutter the pvc one

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jul 9, 2009

The Watcher said:
Very nice, I need something like this. Maybe next year. I was wonder if you put a eye bolt at the top with a wing nut. Would that work for tightening the string? I pay guitar and I know cold and hot weather effect them as for as tuning. Not sure in you could use the bolt to put the clip on or not. Didn't know if you tried anything like that?

Interesting idea I will have to play with that and see what I come up with.

I will post pics of my Y cutter tonight. I am working on other cutters as well but need stiffer wire to hold the shape. Have not found the correct wire yet.

Creep Cringle

· #18 · Jul 9, 2009

Please post pics. of the hand held cutter! These are great. Anything portable sounds good to me not enough storage space for full tables.

joker

· #19 · Jul 9, 2009 (Edited)

The Watcher said:
Very nice, I need something like this. Maybe next year. I was wonder if you put a eye bolt at the top with a wing nut. Would that work for tightening the string? I pay guitar and I know cold and hot weather effect them as for as tuning. Not sure in you could use the bolt to put the clip on or not. Didn't know if you tried anything like that?

Why not just mount a tuning key from a guitar to the top arm? Should be able to pick one up at any music/guitar store for a few bucks.

...and just a few months ago I tossed a guitar neck off a cheap guitar with head and tuning keys, because I got tire of moving it. I knew once I did I'd eventually find a use for it.

hpropman

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 10, 2009

joker said:
Why not just mount a tuning key from a guitar to the top arm? Should be able to pick one up at any music/guitar store for a few bucks.

...and just a few months ago I tossed a guitar neck off a cheap guitar with head and tuning keys, because I got tire of moving it. I knew once I did I'd eventually find a use for it.

That always seems to be the case doesn't it. LOL - It is a fine line between a pack rat and a prop builder. You just hate to throw something away because you know someone here will figure a clever way to use it. BTW I just got the camera out and the other foam cutter stuff - I will post a soon as I upload the pictures

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