Best way to melt foam

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by ClemsonSurf, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. Jul 12, 2013 #1
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    How could I melt a foam blank? I have an old board I was experimenting on with wood on top of the foam. I want to keep the wood in shape but get rid if the foam. Any suggestions?
     
    ClemsonSurf, Jul 12, 2013
    ClemsonSurf, Jul 12, 2013
  3. Jul 12, 2013 #2
    mgarbutt

    mgarbutt Well-Known Member

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    Probably not the best idea to try since the foam will not disappear. If it is eps foam, then acetone will eat the foam away
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2013 #3
    Plover

    Plover Active Member

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    18-22 gauge nichrome wire and a variac. Google "hot wire" for ideas
     
    Plover, Jul 12, 2013
    Plover, Jul 12, 2013
  6. Jul 12, 2013 #4
    rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

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    Pee should work.
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2013 #5
    Brandon_Roth

    Brandon_Roth New Member

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    This tool is best and I am also use this .
     
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  8. Sep 12, 2013 #6
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Microwave?
     
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  9. Sep 12, 2013 #7
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Project was aborted long ago. Someone needs to give Brandon_Roth a lesson in hyperlinks or show him how we treat spammers.
     
    ClemsonSurf, Sep 12, 2013
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  10. Sep 12, 2013 #8
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    So no dice on the microwave idea?
     
    DawnPatrol321, Sep 12, 2013
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  11. Sep 12, 2013 #9
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    You might wind up with some awesome napalm if you use gas.
     
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    Erock, Sep 12, 2013
  12. Sep 12, 2013 #10
    nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

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    Have Yankee touch it... If Wayne is correct the foam will burn in Hell
     
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  13. Sep 12, 2013 #11
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    Yankee aint touchin nun a my sh!t!!!
     
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    ClemsonSurf, Sep 12, 2013
  14. Sep 21, 2013 #12
    wavehog1

    wavehog1 Well-Known Member

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    Use a hotwire....that will be your best bet. You can easily make one if you don't want to buy one.
     
    wavehog1, Sep 21, 2013
    wavehog1, Sep 21, 2013
  15. Sep 21, 2013 #13
    Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

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    Second! Great idea!!
     
    Mr.Belmar, Sep 21, 2013
    Mr.Belmar, Sep 21, 2013