Foam saw (shameless "plug")

[bobbin]

I just wanted to tell you that I ordered an Acu-Cutter 500 foam saw through this site last Thursday.  It arrived on Saturday (I was shocked), in perfect condition, and it cuts like a dream (both blades move on the 500).  I've needed one for a long time now and I felt the price was very fair; I couldn't handle the price of Bosch.  If you are considering buying one, know that I'm delighted with mine. 

[SHHR]

That's something I've been needing for a long time, With Thanksgiving around the corner, I need to clean up my wife's electric knife to carve the bird with. I just may order one like your's and let her keep her knife in the kitchen this year. ;D
Kyle

[sofadoc]

I've finally reached the point in my career where I now feel like I can afford tools that I used to consider a luxury item. I bought a EZ cushion stuffer, and a Jiffy steamer. Both are gathering dust in my shop. Bought a servo-motor, even though my clutch motor was working just fine.
I've been using the turkey knife from Wally World forever. So I guess the foam saw is next on deck for me. I'll take your recommendation under advisement.

[bobbin]

I used a Bosch in the the first marine canvas shop I worked for.  It was a fabulous foam saw and if funds were unlimited it's what I would buy. 

I use an Acu-Cutter 350 at my current job.  It's better than an electic carving knife, but since only one of the saw blades moves it doesn't deliver the clean, crisp cut of a Bosch.  And it can get sort of bogged down when cutting closed cell foam.  I have been forbidden to use silicone spray on it (don't know why) and I suspect that that would make the cutting easier.  It's been a solid performer in the shop for the better part of 7 yrs. now, so I think the Acu-Cutters are solidly reliable. 

[Mojo]

That's something I've been needing for a long time, With Thanksgiving around the corner, I need to clean up my wife's electric knife to carve the bird with. I just may order one like your's and let her keep her knife in the kitchen this year. ;D
Kyle

Kyle, your a hoot..................LOL...........

My wife made me go buy my own turkey carving knife for the shop. :)

Chris

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

Good info.  We stock the 350, but I've never even seen the 500.  I'll keep this in mind that it works well/better.

[sofadoc]

When nearby upholstery shops close, I swoop in like a vulture, and offer pennies on the dollar for their stuff. Such was the case today. I picked up a Bosch foam cutter (in near mint condition) for $50.
One of my supply catalogs lists the same one for $569.
I got it back to the shop and tried it out.
My verdict:
For $50, I LOVE IT!!
But, if I'd had to pay over $500 for it, I'd be boxing that sucker up and sending it back right now. It just isn't $500 better than an electric turkey knife from Wally World. :(

[Mike8560]

Can the.  Foam  saw be used flat on a tablr
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I've cutby so far with a turkey knife and a. band saw I'd like use a foam saw if I could run it under the foam and cut it.

[scottymc]

Can't beat a band saw for cutting foam clean and square. I can't see a turkey knife cutting better than a purpose built foam cutter, carving knives are for turkeys.

[sofadoc]

Can't beat a band saw for cutting foam clean and square. I can't see a turkey knife cutting better than a purpose built foam cutter, carving knives are for turkeys.

I didn't say the turkey knife was better. I said the Bosch cutter wasn't $500 better.

[MinUph]

I've tried a new Acu-Cutter. Model # unknown two blades one moves, and was very disappointed in its capabilities. Had to push hard on it to get through 5" standard foam. The Bosch is a much better cutter. I found one on ebay as I had sold my original and this one is as good as my original. You can save money buying the Acu-Cutter but it ain't a Bosch.
 Many years ago I used an electric knife but once I bought a Bosch the cuts were as they should be and faster. Still use the band saw for some cuts.

[Darren Henry]

When nearby upholstery shops close, I swoop in like a vulture, and offer pennies on the dollar for their stuff.

That's class. Hopefully that $50 was all they were short to cover his funeral costs.

Mike; yes . The Bosch, and I think all of them, have a foot plate available that squares it up to the table with little rollers under it and it works like a band saw saw working backwards. The foam sits and the saw moves.

[sofadoc]

When nearby upholstery shops close, I swoop in like a vulture, and offer pennies on the dollar for their stuff.

That's class. Hopefully that $50 was all they were short to cover his funeral costs. 

Ha-ha! Actually, $50 was the price he asked for. The young man had been estranged from his father for many years. He had no appreciation for his father's business, or his possessions. I told him that the stuff was worth more than I was willing to pay. He was only interested in fast cash.

[scottymc]

The Bosch, and I think all of them, have a foot plate available that squares it up to the table with little rollers under it and it works like a band saw saw working backwards. The foam sits and the saw moves.

I find the plate under the bosch actually throws the foam out of square, just a touch, so I prefer to use a band saw when it really matters.

[sofadoc]

I find the plate under the bosch actually throws the foam out of square, just a touch

That was my observation when I tried it out today.