This is a great foam cutter, especially for the price. My business uses curved foam blocks as void fill for specific pre-cast concrete products. I used to order the blocks pre-cut to shape, and at $5.00 apiece, they weren't cheap. Now, I can buy bulk foam sheets and cut the blocks myself using a table-top jig. That drove the price down to around $1.80 apiece. The money I save means this tool literally paid for itself with the first 50 blocks I cut.
It does get warm after a while, and the instructions say to let it rest for roughly the same amount of time as you use it (10 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for example). My cuts are short, averaging 20 seconds a run, and it takes about that long to reset the jig after a cut, so this thing is perfect for the job.
Kit comes with all the bits you need, including the Allen key required to attach or remove the blade. The blades have individual cases. There is a cleaning brush and a simple set of instructions.
My only beef with this thing is that the instructions don't provide temperatures for each heat setting, but a little experimenting had me cutting with minimal smoke in under 5 minutes.
Pro tip: KEEP THIS THING MOVING! If you have to pause during a cut, pull the blade clear of the foam, or the results will be sub-optimal to say the least! That's not a fault of this tool, just the result of high heat in close proximity to foam products.
It lives in a very solid vacuum formed case with a slot for every part. Each part locks into the case securely when stored, so no worries about jostling or tumbling parts getting beat up or broken in transit.
All in all a very good tool at the right price. Highly recommended!
| Material | Plastic, Copper |
|---|---|
| Brand | ROMECH |
| Color | 200w |
| Handle Material | Plastic,Rubber |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Style | Classic |
| Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
| Manufacturer | ROMECH |
| Part Number | RoMech - 005 |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 13.1 x 11 x 4 inches |
| Item model number | RoMech - 005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Non Air Cooled |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Cleaning Brush, Heavy-duty Case, 6" Blade, 8" Blade, Foam Cutter, Hex Wrench |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
