Re: [Paddlewise] closed cell foam

From: Steve Scherrer <flatpick_at_teleport.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 05:59:02 -0700
Rex asks;
>> I've used the dragonskin for smoothing the foam for a finished
> surface after carving with other tools (knife, saw, Stanley Surform) but
> find the dragonskin too slow for removing much foam.  Do you use the
Surform
> for more aggressive removal?
>
Generally, I get it pretty close with a band saw, sheet rock saw or hack saw
blade, then the Dradonskin.  I wrap the DS around a 2" diameter cylinder of
minicell and duct tape the ends providing a fairly aggressive sander.  In
the years past I've used Surforms, disc sanders and even wire wheels.  A
cheap wire wheel on a drill motor can really chew through the foam!  Even
without the motor a wire wheel can gouge out a lot of material.  Gotta be
careful when you get 110 volts working with you tho!

steve



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