DIYbanter - View Single Post - I need a tool, for freehand cutting thin styrofoam patterns

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| I would like a tool for freehand cutting 1" and larger fonts into
| blue 1/2 inch Styrofoam.
| Something fast and leaves a clean edge.
| there are hot blades and then those little 12 volt jigsaws for
| gourd carving but I've never seen either.
| Anyone have experience cutting fine patterns in sheet Styrofoam,
| mostly lettering.

Dale...

You can use a router. I have bits as fine as 1/32" with a 1/2" CEL.
They cut fast, leave only 1/64" radius in inside corners - but I
suggest you consider using templates rather than cutting freehand.

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Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/