Reddit reviews Logan Foam Werks Foam Cutting Tool, Straight/Bevel
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Economy and versatility combined in the Foam Werks Foam board Straight/Bevel CutterSimply rotate the angled base block and it transforms from a straight cutter to a bevel cutterFeatures include adjustable blade depth ergonomic handle and on-board blade storageThe Straight/Bevel Cutter includes two blades and can be used with any suitable straight edgeConstructed of blue plastic
I use foam core boards (5mm thickness) from any art supply store (I use jerry's artorama). I have a ruler in millimeters to measure with and a foam cutter/exacto knife to cut with. Measure your ships dimensions, plan out your design, and start cutting.
I use elmers glue and straight pins to hold it together. The straight pins are key. They are super helpful in keeping it all together until the glue dries.
Essoteric Order of Gamers has an excellent series on making board game inserts using foamcore board. I checking them out.
Edit: One last thing : This Foamwerks Foamcore cutter is worth its weight in gold! It has replaced my exacto knife. HIGHLY recommend.
>Other boxes?
Game boxes or really any boxes can be put in and will be structurally sound to "raise the floor" of a section like you did in your build so you don't have to "dig for pieces". You might have to cut off one wall of the box to make it fit, but that's a great way to get a weight bearing "floor" that's easily reachable if you don't need the empty space in the box for storage. It is a lot faster than building structure elements if you can just cut up a small box you got from packaging at the grocery store, and if lining the box, no one will ever see it.
>Nested trays
I've done that. I have innovation in a bigger box, with one of the actual innovation boxes inside as a holder of play mats.
Use this on almost any cut over 1 inch
T-Square
Use this along the T-Square to make super straight, square lines. The reviews say "make sure and put some excess foam board underneath" but I've gotten by with cardboard and a self healing mat: Linear Foamboard Cutter
If you're making boxes that are to be structurally stable on their own, will be passed about, or will need to support an ailing box, don't skip using this. It makes a perfect glue surface and good looking (but not perfect) corner: Rabbit Cutter. This product packaging shows what a rabbit looks like.
This prevents your table from getting hurt. I believe they all use that chemical (phalates maybe?) to be soft and such, so keep it away from pregnant people and children. A self healing mat
This is more useful on paper itself than long cuts on foam board, as it doesn't stay against the T-Square well. But, for short cross cuts, I think it's superior than Xacto knives and utility knives: [Rotary Cutter](https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Comfort-Grip-Rotary-Cutter-45mm/dp/B00DD2W1Q8/ref=sr_1_9?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1492008006&sr=1-9&keywords=rotary+cutter](https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Comfort-Grip-Rotary-Cutter-45mm/dp/B00DD2W1Q8/ref=sr_1_9?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1492008006&sr=1-9&keywords=rotary+cutter)
I bought some of these. Not essential but useful imo.
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Werks-Cutting-Straight-Bevel/dp/B001JSQX3K
The 'v' one saves having to do any outside corners...
I use this with a metal ruler and a scrap piece of foamboard underneath. Works pretty good and can even do bevel cuts!
Can you tell me if this straight cutter will work as well as the one you recommended? It's much less expensive. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JSQX3K/
Also, how is a channel rail better than a cork-backed metal ruler?
Just buy several sheets of foam board. If you're anything like me, You'll likely make a mistake and end up using more than you thought, and/or you'll get a brilliant idea halfway through and change plans. Also, it probably won't be your last insert, so you'll use the other sheets eventually.
Also get one of these and your life will be a lot easier. Since it has 'feet' it cuts perfect 90 degree corners every time.
I've had great success with something like this in the past (and a steel ruler).
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Werks-Cutting-Straight-Bevel/dp/B001JSQX3K