Help! This is my first build!
- Thread starter Colemanw
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Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
Welcome to the forums Colemanw!
Here's how I do it. First, tape the plans onto the foamboard, then pierce the paper on the cut lines every few inches so that you have a dotted line that shows you were to cut the foam, next remove the plans and use a straight edge to cut along the dotted line.
Hope this helps!
Here's how I do it. First, tape the plans onto the foamboard, then pierce the paper on the cut lines every few inches so that you have a dotted line that shows you were to cut the foam, next remove the plans and use a straight edge to cut along the dotted line.
Hope this helps!
chris398mx
Master member
I just tape them on the foamboard and cut through the plans and foamboard all at once. once in a while i may have to re-tape a score cut to keep the plan in place.
Thanks so much! I’ll give this a try
Thanks for your help!
Theuglycamel
Active member
Take it slow, and cut your center pieces out before cutting your outline/score lines. Also, I like to tape over all cut lines that go from one page to another. This keeps the razor from pulling up the next sheet of paper when cutting long lines. Metal rulers rule and always use a sharp knife. If it pulls your paper at all, get a new blade. Good luck! This is by far the most rewarding way to build!
Theuglycamel
Active member
Also, don't stress over curving the corners on everything. If your cutting access holes or push rod slots, just square the ends off. When you do cut curves, don't try and cut all the way through on the first pass. Just get a good score cut then go back over it. Makes it much easier to curve when you're not pressing down all the way through the foam.
M
MCNC
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If you hate throwing out perfectly good but dull blades, pick up a smith's 4" Arkansas stone and keep the edges keen
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