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I am doing something with it and I want to know what is the best tool used to cut it?

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Old 08-03-2012, 03:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Cutting styrofoam from trunk?

I am doing something with it and I want to know what is the best tool used to cut it?
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I used a hack saw blade. Flexible and quick.
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If it's styrofoam you might try a hotwire. It doesn't cut with a blade, it melts through it.
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a utility knife
That did it... had to extend the blade as far as I could, but it worked. Thanks!
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