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Don't know if it is any cheaper, but it is fast, easy and adds insulation that otherwise wouldn't be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by undercut
You can always build yourself a hot-wire cutter and do some rather cool stuff with it. http://www.dansworkshop.com/2008/03/...-foam-cutting/Quote:
For custom applications, cutting styrofoam in long clean lines might be a bit tough, no?
... and put the hot wire in a 3 axis machine and control it with some CNC-like software. That would be wild. Paint / cover the styrofoam to make objects or use the foam to make molds ....Quote:
Originally Posted by redbeard
They are in there! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by X83
Not sure about cheaper but easier and faster with a good insulation value.Quote:
Originally Posted by undercut
Here are a couple links...
http://www.universalconstructionfoam...ion-system.php
http://reddiform.com/
http://www.smartblock.com/
The are not code required, but they are code compliant.
Like mentioned below the hot wire cutter will cut styro pretty neat and fast.
Golly! You thought of everything .....Quote:
Originally Posted by CGCINC
Oh, Brian - regarding your question about whether CGCINC kept the molds - Correct me if I am wrong, CGCINC, but I think he had to break at least some of the mold to get the concrete out.
Yea at least one part... But all that hard work doing just a nice job on them. I hate to see them sit in the trash. He might make a couple more just to pay off his project.Quote:
Originally Posted by undercut
Uhhhh, No! That was so much work I wanted to get rid of everything before one of our friends twisted my arm!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Ski
Like I said, he really did think of everything .... Touché :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CGCINC
Tried to get a good night shot of it with the lights.
With the water running down it makes the light flicker. The video didn't turn out.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...MISC/night.jpg