flatten blue core?
10-29-2007, 05:58 PM
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flatten blue core?
I'm building my first blue core foamy and the sheets all have waves. Does anyone know how to flatten it out. I was thinking of steam ironing it out with a towel on it. Any suggestions.
10-29-2007, 08:09 PM
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RE: flatten blue core?
wet it with warm water and slowly start to bend it strait. then, place it on a flat surface, and let it dry. the main thing is to wet ti with warm, not hot, water.
10-30-2007, 12:48 PM
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RE: flatten blue core?
Try putting it between two sheet of glass and setting it outside in the sun. I have not done it myself but have a friend that swears by it. I just pick out the best bundle I can find and build with it like it is. Never have had a major issue with the waves.
10-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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RE: flatten blue core?
If you can find it, A better foam is Green Guard by Pactiv. Looks the same as BlueCor but the XP14 is much stiffer without any weight gain. It, Like BlueCor is an sliding under - layment so the best places to find it are those that do vinyl siding.
Last of all. Almost every bundle I have seen has been flat with no waves anywhere. Around here, it is also cheaper in cost than PB3 or BlueCor.
Tony
Last of all. Almost every bundle I have seen has been flat with no waves anywhere. Around here, it is also cheaper in cost than PB3 or BlueCor.
Tony
I don't have any glass so I'll look for the green colored foam. Thank you
10-31-2007, 08:45 AM
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RE: flatten blue core?
ORIGINAL: 3DSAVAGE
where do u get it?
where do u get it?
BTW, the one that I'm refering to is the XP14 and XP38 fan fold. The others are ok but way more flexible.
Tony
