Foam for Pelican case -

[8mpg]

for the record... you really dont need all that crap and money to build a hot wire.

I used welding wire, 2x4 scraps, 2 bolts and a battery charger and it worked fine. It did stretch the wire a bit. You can use floral wire from you local hobby shop as well.

[CJ]

for the record... you really dont need all that crap and money to build a hot wire.

I used welding wire, 2x4 scraps, 2 bolts and a battery charger and it worked fine. It did stretch the wire a bit. You can use floral wire from you local hobby shop as well.

Right, all you really need is a hot wire.

[8mpg]

Right, all you really need is a hot wire.

yep... battery charger works great. Even if you build a table...dont need all that equipment to make one. The table would allow for a great cut. Im just trying to help people save some money. You can build all the table and what not out of scrap wood...skip all the electric stuff by using a battery charger which just about everyone has.

[CJ]

yep... battery charger works great. Even if you build a table...dont need all that equipment to make one. The table would allow for a great cut. Im just trying to help people save some money. You can build all the table and what not out of scrap wood...skip all the electric stuff by using a battery charger which just about everyone has.

I assume you mean a 12v DC car charger? Did you set it to 6v 2amp or something?

[franks]

but i think it would be very unstable that way. i can build this and use it more often at work for other plastics i cut.

[ceyko]

yep... battery charger works great. Even if you build a table...dont need all that equipment to make one. The table would allow for a great cut. Im just trying to help people save some money. You can build all the table and what not out of scrap wood...skip all the electric stuff by using a battery charger which just about everyone has.

Good to know and really a good thread. Considering it is dfwmustangs and all.

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[CJ]

but i think it would be very unstable that way. i can build this and use it more often at work for other plastics i cut.

it's entirely how often you plan on using it, and how much time you take to construct it.

[John -- '02 HAWK]

hacks saw, thin gauge wire, surge protector, extension cord, Electric fence insulator

[CJ]

wire, hands, no ability to feel pain, will power.

[bottlerocket]

If you're looking for the actual case for your AR...

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/default.aspx?productnumber=162085

[Mike K]

How much is everyone spending on the supplies to make their own hot wire cutter. $36 (from memory) on Amazon.com gets you one too.

[KBScobravert]

How much is everyone spending on the supplies to make their own hot wire cutter. $36 (from memory) on Amazon.com gets you one too.

I am sure I have less than $20 in mine for the hard parts. I have plenty of wood laying around.

[momo]

if you havent cut the foam yet, you should totally this this method:

http://wimp.com/printerlegos/

[cobrajet69]

all the info you need is here...
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/292...f_photos_.html

use Ni-Chrome wire


cheap to make

That's nice. Fairly simple too.


David

[franks]

I've finally got everything together now just need to hook it up and cut it out