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There's a Better Way: Cutting Rigid Insulation
comments (1) April 15th, 2009 in Blogs
Chuck Miller, editor at large
Video Length: 1:26
Produced by: John Ross
When Chris Ellis of Brewster, Mass., was looking for the right tool to cut rigid-foam insulation, he tried a utility knife, a kitchen knife, and a saw. None of those options worked especially well. So Chris created something that works beautifully. As Chuck Miller demonstrates in this video tip, a 2-in. putty knife with a sharpened blade cuts through the foam like butter.
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Comments (1)
Anyway, the sharper the knife the better. I used a cheap harbor freight cutoff wheel tool to grind down one edge into a pretty sharp blade. Also, to avoid ripping the top when cutting across, score a thin trench first, then deeper on each pass.
I cut several sheets with a circular saw before this and the sharp putty knife is cleaner (no dust), quieter, and much faster, not to mention more accurate, too. I cannot imagine a better way to do it, thanks!
Posted: 8:30 am on December 3rd
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