...is on sale at Harbor Freight.
I just got this ad in email. Yes, I know it's cheap Chinese stuff from Harbor Freight, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who cuts foam or plastics on a regular basis, but it looks like it might serve well for someone who has an occasional need to cut foam for a gun or rifle case.
Here's the specs and the price:
I'm going to pick one up even though I don't have any foam to cut right now. If you get one, I would start on the coolest temperature setting and work your way up. If it turns out to be junk, at worst I'm out $15. I'll give it a shot.
I just got this ad in email. Yes, I know it's cheap Chinese stuff from Harbor Freight, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who cuts foam or plastics on a regular basis, but it looks like it might serve well for someone who has an occasional need to cut foam for a gun or rifle case.
Here's the specs and the price:
This heavy duty hot knife has five temperature levels and a built-in rheostat. Cuts foam, EIFS, ICF, nylon rope, webbing, synthetic fabric & plastic.
* For sculpting candles, foam or other craft materials
* Works great for cutting upholstery foam
* Knife heats through quickly to give you a quick precision cut every time
* Use flat side of the hot knife for smoothing and shaping
* Dual use cutting blade for line and groove cutting
* Adjustable cutting depth from 3-3/4" to 5-7/16"
* Easy push button activation
* Auto off feature
* Includes a depth adjusting sled
Overall dimensions: 13-1/2" L x 2-1/2" W x 4" H
ITEM 66182-1VGA
$14.99
I'm going to pick one up even though I don't have any foam to cut right now. If you get one, I would start on the coolest temperature setting and work your way up. If it turns out to be junk, at worst I'm out $15. I'll give it a shot.