# Cut strait lines in foam **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 8, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814 "2014-01-08T06:27:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pbamma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pbamma/32/1440_2.png) [@pbamma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pbamma)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/1 "2014-01-08T06:27:28Z")
I’ve got some high density foam and the age old tomato can cutting is going great. I’m wondering what the best way to cut strait lines in the foam is? i.e. I need rectangles of various size. Note that one of the rectangle sizes is a bit narrow: 1"x6". I’ll be using this slot size to fit test tubes that will house string… Yes, it will be awesome IMO. help? So far I’ve seen a technique employing a “hot wire”, but I don’t think that this works for the type of soft foam I’ve got. It looks to be a successful technique on more styrofoam-type material, but I suspect this would not work with the type of sponge-like foam I’ve got. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/2 "2014-01-08T06:32:18Z")
No advice for cutting a straight line. But yes you are correct, the hot wire cutter is primarily used to cut styrofoam. ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/3 "2014-01-08T06:42:43Z")
I used a serrated bread knife to cut mine. ---
**Author:** ![dirty\_birdy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dirty_birdy/32/299_2.png) [@dirty\_birdy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dirty_birdy)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/4 "2014-01-08T10:18:56Z")
A band saw is excellent for cutting straight lines in foam, if you have access to one… db ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/5 "2014-01-08T15:52:07Z")
At some point I had typed up how I cut my foam. I believe it was in a thread that TotalArtist had started a long time ago. This is just a small case I did. Holes have been cut using a Dremel and wire wheel attachment. ---
**Author:** ![Peppercat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/peppercat/32/1107_2.png) [@Peppercat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Peppercat)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/6 "2014-01-08T18:25:32Z")
> [@mullicabob](#): > > At some point I had typed up how I cut my foam. I believe it was in a thread that TotalArtist had started a long time ago. > > This is just a small case I did. Holes have been cut using a Dremel and wire wheel attachment. I never thought of using a dremel. Can you explain more. I’m thinking of making a few more boxes and i’m always looking for ways to get the cuts exact. As to the OP, depending on the length of cut, I’ve used a long serrated bread knife for longer sections and a small paring knife for shorter sections. Despite what kind of a knife you use… go slow and don’t press hard. Let the knife do the work. Once you start pressing hard and crushing the foam, you start to get crooked cuts. You can always mark the underside with a sharpie so you have a guidelines for cutting. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/7 "2014-01-08T19:51:03Z")
I have it all played out in the thread I mentioned above. Short version is trace your circular lines on foam. Plunge the wire wheel attachment into center and work out from there. Switch to sanding drum to clean up. Straight lines I use a scrapper blade available at HD. In the rug department they are a one sided blade used for something. About 4 inches long I usually grind a point to the sharp side on it. Plunge straight in and cut slowly in a vertical motion. Coping saw blades work well too. Fine tooth is better. ---
**Author:** ![Rayton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Rayton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rayton)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/8 "2014-01-09T00:12:43Z")
I believe one of these is the thread you were talking about > **[How about a new old case...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,47854.0.html)** > > Seems my oldest son has been led down the yoyo path. Think it’s more he’s tired of his little bro getting all the attention ;D. Anyway here is the first case I did with some new foam and a new paint job. Did a gloss black with some airbrushed, yes I... > **[Making a yoyo case](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,60955.0.html)** > > I bought poker cases and i need foam, how much does it cost and where do i get it? > **[Foam for cases?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,64675.0.html)** > > Hello! So I’d like to make my own storage case for my yoyos, and the part that has me stumped is the foam - Where do you get that grey foam with holes cut in them for yoyos? I realize I could probably find some kind of foam at a home renovation... ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/9 "2014-01-09T00:15:22Z")
> [@Rayton](#): > > I believe one of these is the thread you were talking about > [How about a new old case... - Display Case - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,47854.0.html) > [Making a yoyo case - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,60955.0.html) > [Foam for cases? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,64675.0.html) Second one. Was thinking third though!! ---
**Author:** ![pbamma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pbamma/32/1440_2.png) [@pbamma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pbamma)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/10 "2014-01-09T04:33:31Z")
> [@mullicabob](#): > > At some point I had typed up how I cut my foam. I believe it was in a thread that TotalArtist had started a long time ago. > > This is just a small case I did. Holes have been cut using a Dremel and wire wheel attachment. That’s not bad… Can you imagine doing fine inner work using this technique as I am looking for? ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2014, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/11 "2014-01-09T08:52:09Z")
> [@pbamma](#): > > That’s not bad… Can you imagine doing fine inner work using this technique as I am looking for? Sure. There are a ton of ways to utilize the dremel. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cut-strait-lines-in-foam/62814/12 "2014-01-09T13:57:09Z")
Laser cutter. If u know the right person.