Dave Kruger wrote --- The part I had the most trouble with was in rough cutting the foam to shape. I used one of those collapsible Sven saws available at backpacking outlets. However, a short carpenter's saw with finer teeth such as pictured in the article would be better --- Try serated edge bread knives. They work quickly and cleanly, and leave a smooth finish. But try to remember to get the "yucky grey stuff" off before sneaking them back into the kitchen or you may not be able to borrow them again! And don't forget "dragon skin" for shaping contours. Joq *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I have found that a hacksaw blade does great for cutting mincell. I've had much better luck than with serrated knives; finer cut. I recently cut some knee/thigh pads using one of those small hacksaw blade holders (with ~4" span) and whole blade that had several inches of "overhang", providing an "unrestricted" cutting blade as a knife. I also found the inherent spring of the extended blade allowed for a nice shaping tool, almost obviating the need for any other tools. I just finished up with some sandpaper. Fred Jack_Martin_at_jtif.webfld.navy.mil wrote: > > > Dave Kruger wrote --- > > The part I had the most trouble with was in rough cutting the foam to shape. I > used one of those collapsible Sven saws available at backpacking outlets. > However, a short carpenter's saw with finer teeth such as pictured in the > article would be better --- > > Try serated edge bread knives. They work quickly and cleanly, and > leave a smooth finish. But try to remember to get the "yucky grey > stuff" off before sneaking them back into the kitchen or you may not > be able to borrow them again! And don't forget "dragon skin" for > shaping contours. > > Joq > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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