How to Shape Foam for Perfect Curves Every Time

[@jonnyphenomenon]

looks an awful lot like my electric turkey carving knife and cheese grater... (which is what I've been using to shape foam throughout my entire career.) BUT, I gotta give props to Sailrite. I learned a TON from watching their videos when I was starting out, (and probably learned about the turkey knife from one of them). They make some fantastic products too.

[@josedasilvapereira1910]

Porque uma ferramenta tão simples não se encontra aqui no Brasil isso nada mais é que tico tico com uma lâmina prolongada , uma base!

[@melissahoglund392]

That was a great video on cutting & shaping foam

[@JG-fg1ye]

She is an excellent instructor 👍

[@Jodyrides]

I have used an ordinary electric carving knife to shape Foam, when I rebuild/replace the seat covers on motorcycles if the foam its self has disintegrated or been damaged. It works great, and I can continue to use it to carve the Thanksgiving turkey .. I learned about using an electric turkey carving knife if that’s what you wanna call it from a guy that actually owns an upholsterer shop.. I also saw a small article in one of the motorcycle magazines I had subscriptions to back in the 80s and 90s. They showed how to get a piece of foam, and carve it into the shape required with an Ordinary kitchen, electric carving knife

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Yes, that is a very good approach for lower density foams. When you get into high density foam the electric knife does struggle and ultimately you will burn up the motor in it. But for small projects or one-offs absolutely!

[@johnivill1974]

Another excellent video. One question. Whats your name and do you have a KZbin page. I guess thats two questions sry.

[@JockeyCake]

Excellen guid for me. Thank you

[@82sandeepjain]

Perfect video ,I need the shaping tool . Thanks

[@ELFASHIONISTA]

YOU CAN USE A KITCHEN CHEESE GRATER WITH THAT HOLES STYLE...SAME EFFECT.

[@mustbitefishingcpt9239]

what kind of foam is that? & does density matter?

[@Charlie-Em]

Is there a foam shaper attachment for the angle grinder?

[@akabhijeet]

Thank You for the wonderful information 😊

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! We're thrilled that you found the information valuable 😊

[@treyfeeley2519]

Hi! Does anyone know how to put contours (cutouts) in Memory Foam? I am trying to develop a car seat cushion that has shaped contours for butt and legs in the cushion? I appreciate any ideas or direction you can give. Thanks!

[@christophebeck1408]

Great video.

[@yolandawatson9949]

Thank you! I need to reduce a Dress Maker form this should work

[@--..__]

Thats a cheese grater

[@tonynogaro9329]

That's what I was thinking 😂

[@aircates]

Great video!

[@rajendraprasadcjdaniel8644]

How much price

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Hi, you can find out Foam Shaper on our website: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Foam-Shaper

[@CynicAtheist]

Can you do this to latex foam?

[@SailriteWorkbench]

We have not tested it, but as long as it is an upholstery foam, we don't see why not!

[@stvooplayhouse]

Where can I order some foam

[@SailriteWorkbench]

You can order foam from us here!: www.sailrite.com/Foam-and-Pillows/Foam

[@robertschulke1596]

Always hold the blade plate BEHIND the blade. Make sure the cutting edge points away from your hand.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Yes, you're right! Because this is a powered tool we recommend to use it safely by ensuring the blade is always pointing away from you and to ensure safe hand placement.

[@ToddBizCoach]

Is the blade plate self made? I did not see it on your website for purchase.

[@mfs5493]

Shoulda used a hot wire over templates at each end - far less messy and more accurate.

[@ToddBizCoach]

Can you use a hot wire over all the surface, not just ends ,after cutting away major portion?

[@Durgo69]

Would

[@juanacevedo9297]

I feel like the handle should be hollow to allow for a vacuum.

[@juanacevedo9297]

Also, great presentation.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

That's an interesting idea! It could definitely make the handle more versatile. Thanks for sharing Juan!

[@STAGNATION.c]

Idk why I’m watching this it just showed up 💀💀💀

[@Kurt_Philanderer]

What the hell is a marking tool !?! 🙃

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

It’s a container of liquid.👀🤦‍♂️

[@christophebeck1408]

It's a permanent marker you get in any stationary shop

[@davidramey7186]

This is foolishly messy and not needed at all There’s other ways to do this and thousands of videos showing how

[@fuzzjunky]

it's how most of the industry does it i'm not sure what videos you're looking at. [auto industry especially does it this way] some of us use a cheese grater and electric knife but otherwise this is it. [same thing lower budget]

[@davidramey7186]

@@fuzzjunkyI don’t remember the terms but basically there’s a wire from toaster or hair dryer that can handle heating up when electricity is applied. Connect the wire to a proper electric source and it cuts thru the foam like butter without all the shavings and foam dust You can do any sort of intricate shape There’s other methods also but that’s the one I’d go with

[@fuzzjunky]

@@davidramey7186 hotwire. yeh it's good but most people don't use them anymore. they're a bit dangerous for newbies. what you see here is the most modern methods and a long sharp knife is sometimes used

[@landonjones676]

Forget the foam shaping. She is unbelievably beautiful.

[@Charlie-Em]

Somebody always got to make a pathetic guy comment lol

[@landonjones676]

@@Charlie-Em stop being a sensitive Nancy and accept the traditional world LOL

[@Lauren-ei6mo]

@@landonjones676sounds like your the sensitive Nancy. Keep your comments to yourself

[@landonjones676]

@@Lauren-ei6mo you responded to a comment that had nothing to do with you attention wh*** lol

[@landonjones676]

@@Lauren-ei6mo btw, got ya! Hahaha

[@dboyMMA7100]

Marking tool aka sharpie. Lol