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Cutting foam. How to do it?
thirteenstitches   Intermediate PA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 260	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/30/12 2:39 PM I am in the process of making a liner for a baby bassinet. I have 2 pieces of foam for the mattress. The plan is to cut the 2 inch thick foam and insert it in the bottom of the basket. Then cut the 1 inch thick foam and make a cover for it and removable sheets. I do not have an electric knife. I think I can cut through the 1 inch thick foam with scissors, but don't know the best way to cut the 2 inch thick foam. A regular filet knife I guess, unless someone has a better idea? Thanks for any help Linda ------ Listen with your ears-hear with your heart!
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 2008 Posts: 2944	Login to reply to this post In reply to thirteenstitches Like this post Date: 1/30/12 3:10 PM Electric knives are great for cutting foam. Serrated knives are a good second choice. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
pkoller Advanced Beginner AR USA Member since 2010 Posts: 37	Login to reply to this post In reply to thirteenstitches Like this post Date: 1/30/12 3:11 PM Try using a serrated knife. I used one on a small piece of foam and it worked well. Patricia
thirteenstitches   Intermediate PA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 260	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/30/12 3:32 PM Thank you ladies for your posts. I am trying the sharp serrated knife. How do I hold the foam and cut a curve at the same time? It is wiggling all over the place. I did the 1 inch with scissors. Not as easy as I thought. Good thing I'm making a cover for it. Not a nice smooth edge as I had hoped. I may be investing in an electric knife, I do not need, tomorrow Linda ------ Listen with your ears-hear with your heart!
pkoller Advanced Beginner AR USA Member since 2010 Posts: 37	Login to reply to this post In reply to thirteenstitches Like this post Date: 1/30/12 3:41 PM Would putting a heavy object on the other side of the foam work? The foam should spring back when it is removed.
thirteenstitches   Intermediate PA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 260	Login to reply to this post In reply to pkoller Like this post Date: 1/30/12 4:01 PM I can try Thanks. I'm thinking I will wait for dh to get home from work and get him to help me hold it. It's so expensive I'm afraid I'll cut it short or loose a curve. I do not want to have to run to Joann's for a replacement. Linda ------ Listen with your ears-hear with your heart!
Welmoed Sisson Advanced MD USA Member since 2003 Posts: 258	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/30/12 4:02 PM You can actually use scissors to cut foam, as long as it's not too thick. Here's one way to do it. You will need 4 pieces of wood, such as 1x4s, each a bit longer than the cut you need to make. Draw your cutting line on the foam. Sandwich the foam between the four pieces of wood, with two pieces on top of the foam just on either side of the cut line and two pieces under the foam. Now, clamp the top and bottom pieces of wood together, compressing the foam between them. Use the scissors (good, sharp ones -- I like my Kai 7280) to cut along the marked line. Unclamp the foam. You should have a nice, clean cut. Hope this helps! --Welmoed ------ View my sewing projects: http://thereshesews.blogspot.com
thirteenstitches   Intermediate PA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 260	Login to reply to this post In reply to Welmoed Sisson Like this post Date: 1/30/12 4:53 PM It NEVER ceases to amaze me, how brilliant, some of my fellow PR members are!!! I'm not sure about using my precious kai scissors but love your idea. Thank you Linda ------ Listen with your ears-hear with your heart!
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 2002 Posts: 5451	Login to reply to this post In reply to thirteenstitches Like this post Date: 1/30/12 5:02 PM I was making cushions for patio chairs for a client and had to find a way to cut the 3" high density foam. Then it hit me---Use an electric knife! I tried the serrated edge knife, but it wouldn't work because the foam kept slipping. I tried scissors, but my hand hurt. The electric knife cuts through it like butter. ------ "Having to squeeze the last drop of utility out of the land has the same desperate finality as having to chop up the furniture to keep warm" -- Aldo Leopold "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit!" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln
Zacky Intermediate LA USA Member since 2010 Posts: 164	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/30/12 7:59 PM Electric knife works good, and a LOT cheaper than the foam saw. I got an electric knife from walmart, maybe $20, and use it to cut foam for motorcycle seats. ------ Zacky

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