xplayer930

I need help makeing a foam cutter. Im only gonna use it onc eor twice, so what is the cheapest way i can make it. Im goin to be cuttin 25 inch foam cores.

Crash Master

You try [link=http://www.crazyherb.com/HotWireBow/hotwire.htm]here[/link]

N2EC

How about some help on a CNC Foam Cutter ???

Crash Master

You want a CNC cutter to use once or twice? WOW!

There is a guy selling plans ($15.00) for a CNC cutter that he claims only costs about $300USD to put together. It's item #5932662216.

Hope this helps,

Blixsim

Xplayer

You wanna use it once or twice? :-) . trust me, once you use it, it will be all you will be using in future. you will never go back

bruce88123

Take a look at this for CNC style:

http://www.houstonhobbies.com/cnc/fo...lans-parts.htm

May be what you are looking for.

Prboz

Use it once. If you are anything like me you will build it cos you can. I am currently building mine (75%) and it is all home made. I have also had people telling me if I get it working they would want parts made. Could be very busy

Anyway my 2c worth.

Prboz

juanes1969

xplayer930, I´ve had experience with foam cutting and i can tell you that you will not use it only once or twice. I got some hardware for that at tekoa.com, the prices are not bad and you can get your money back by making parts for others. Wings, cowls, you name it. It is very simple to use and you can cut parts in a matter of minutes. Believe me, you´ll get your money back many tomes around!!!

stratostreaker

Hey all,
I'm getting out of CNC (no time) and want to sell my completed cutter. Currently set up as a 24" x 18" w/ span up to approx 48". I have computer running liscenced GMFC 2.X as well as a bow and power supply many parts and all supporting doccumentation. Controller is Hobby CNC type and runs 116#-in steppers on threaded stainless steel rod. In So. Cal area... would prefer not to ship. I am asking 850 and will also consider interesting trades.

Ed Smith

This is as cheap as it gets. It is a 40" Bow. I piece of 1.0 x 2.0 wood, 2 pieces of 1/4 music wire, some lamp wire and clips and the cutting wire. Less than $10 the lot. Hang it from the ceiling and power it with an ordinary 10 amp car battery charger.

Ed S

stoli17

hi,


i've got a question or three for you.

1. are the down pieces all-thread.
2. is the wire piano wire, or some guitar wire.
3. is the wire connected behind the tape measure in the photo.
4. in your post you said hang it. is that for a reason?

thanks
eric

XE521

Hi,

for an automatic DIY foam cutter (not CNC) check [link]http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462759[/link].

There is also a video "The Scale Builber's Workshop With Jim Young (Cutting Foam Wing Cores)".

bruce88123, thanks for the CNC tip.


Regards, Karl.

Newc

Here's the address for Jim's fine video and explanation. Jim is a true expert in this area as well as vacuum bagging, electric power (under the tutelage of Keith Shaw), etc.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462759