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Old 06-21-2010, 03:06 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jjackstone View Post
Also hotwire cutting on foamular gives off toxic fumes. JJ
Use as low heat setting as possible, and use polystyrene (Styrofoam) rather than urethane foam, the former safe and the latter toxic. Heat deformation should not be a problem--this stuff used extensive for model aircraft wings, which done correctly are not warped or bent from heat, but remain straight.

Foam also an excellent choice for making wheel fairings, etc..
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