Seriously thank you for this stuff, just need to work on some foam core once for a small project, and the time you've taken to share your experience is likely to have saved me a lot of time and frustration.
Wow!!! In all the many videos I have seen on You Tube over the past few years, this one is by far the best!!! Being able to cut a nice circle like this just solved a major problem for me., I love that I don't need an expensive worthless tool to do this and that I can do any size, etc. I just subscribed and I am going to go and watch s many of your other videos as I can too. Thank You so much!!! I hope you will be making more videos soon!
@@videosrfunfunfun wow so many kind words VFFF, that is so kind of you to have taken the time to let me know my technique has helped you out so much. Huge thanks for the sub. And having you watch more videos and likes. Spread the word :) im currently working on a series of 4 videos that will build up to a fan fave scene from original Star Wars :) stay tuned... frank.
@@dioramaworkshop You are very welcome. I cut some foam core in the past and I did learn to get nice clen crats, but gluing them with hot glue to make open boxes from them was not as nice. I need to try again with other glue - like a PVA or other glue. I was making some bins to keep parts in for my crafts.
Thanks Frank. I tried a few other methods to cut a large 29cm diameter foamcore circle for a photo project, and failed miserably every time. Your method was so sweet and I got it sorted first time. The key as you have demonstrated is the length of the blade. I used a standard craft knife first of all with a small blade, which I use for lots of other miniature craft projects, but for foamcore it was more difficult to turn. Cheers my good man. You rock!
@@marklloyd7385 i'm so glad I could help Mark, sometimes when you discover a tip, it's best shared with others for their own project :) thanks again for the kind words, it means a lot. Frank.
@@asif80 glad I could help AI. Sometimes the solutions are the simplest :) have fun with your projects and share the love of foamcore buildung with friends n social :) Frank
27:35 re- CUT CIRCLES brand & size of utility knife please. I swear I use to have one just like yours. Not sure I see what you have when searching. Good video.
Hey Erin, one i use is this one,,... www.amazon.ca/Olfa-5003-Ratchet-Heavy-Duty-Utility/dp/B0006SJAR0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3NYNZBCTI2SV3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LqD_ldxp1QtHu4SeR3-sH8mb_3H4gYaIhfnXsrNnWOjqgPrlfrv7pa-yy5JfWBW7YZoLWsWgscgLMYmCFBlOJovZWyW-qcD8KAq9xT2Wmt13cgyhpwcDwpnp4SKaHMh__-FJyCZZaWimvklnItvf52W3xDHxOT5Duf7orRsYurig_UQRSInQtuW6zWHnogcN_tpD4WR-Kd408bx7e0ggwKl4eL13Q2n_IkXa8eILftlYO3R-UTBFVE7eEOr7cfinXPl7vnfsPjqeefgbgS3Gjx06O2TAg-bMJ6UcaTNlVIM.XkFdtr5CmHXhyuEk63DJgs0LTAeajTxyHANESHptNQs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Xacto%2Bknife&qid=1729633135&sprefix=xacto%2Bknife%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-6&th=1
Not currently, I have never tried to use a scroll saw on foamcore, I would think it be too violent and rip it to shreds. Are you using a template to trace ? Is that why you want to use the saw ? I personally would do it freestyle by hand with a NEW sharp blade to round the curves and give me clean edges all the way around. I will film a video this week and post it before the weekend on how to cut curves freestyle including your shape. Maybe that will help you with your project. Frank.
Yes you can snap the blade at the gap marks, but I cut with the knife lowered close to the table to get better smooth slices. This method touches 3, 4 sometime 5 sections at same time, thus need to replace entire blade.
Hello Iris, I like to work with the bigger standard blades... 2mm from bottom to top. The smaller half size I find too bendy and tend to curve itself, does that make sense what I am trying to say ? hope that helps you out. Frank.
your not holding the circle cutter the correct way,i use mine all the time and it works perfect,it seems you are messing up on purpose for some reason because its so easy to use and it does not skip around as you did its your faulty use of the tool.
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... you've really made my diorama making so much easier! Thanks for the vids 👍
@@BernardLimpet-qd8bk you very welcome Bernard. Glad I could help you out :) Frank
Appreciate your very clear tutorial. Saved me hours of struggle.
So glad to hear that RS, thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy I could help. Frank.
Seriously thank you for this stuff, just need to work on some foam core once for a small project, and the time you've taken to share your experience is likely to have saved me a lot of time and frustration.
@@thoughtR8 you very welcome, glad I could help out with your constructions. Frank
Wow!!! In all the many videos I have seen on You Tube over the past few years, this one is by far the best!!! Being able to cut a nice circle like this just solved a major problem for me., I love that I don't need an expensive worthless tool to do this and that I can do any size, etc. I just subscribed and I am going to go and watch s many of your other videos as I can too. Thank You so much!!! I hope you will be making more videos soon!
@@videosrfunfunfun wow so many kind words VFFF, that is so kind of you to have taken the time to let me know my technique has helped you out so much. Huge thanks for the sub. And having you watch more videos and likes. Spread the word :) im currently working on a series of 4 videos that will build up to a fan fave scene from original Star Wars :) stay tuned... frank.
@@dioramaworkshop You are very welcome. I cut some foam core in the past and I did learn to get nice clen crats, but gluing them with hot glue to make open boxes from them was not as nice. I need to try again with other glue - like a PVA or other glue. I was making some bins to keep parts in for my crafts.
Thanks Frank. I tried a few other methods to cut a large 29cm diameter foamcore circle for a photo project, and failed miserably every time. Your method was so sweet and I got it sorted first time. The key as you have demonstrated is the length of the blade. I used a standard craft knife first of all with a small blade, which I use for lots of other miniature craft projects, but for foamcore it was more difficult to turn. Cheers my good man. You rock!
@@marklloyd7385 i'm so glad I could help Mark, sometimes when you discover a tip, it's best shared with others for their own project :) thanks again for the kind words, it means a lot. Frank.
G'day, Frank! Farken G'day from Australia. This video was what I was looking for. Thank you mate
You very welcome, sometimes the simplest videos are the most usefull :) Frank.
Thanks you. I wasted so much time and so much board. It's 2.08 am so will do this tomorrow after work haha
@@asif80 glad I could help AI. Sometimes the solutions are the simplest :) have fun with your projects and share the love of foamcore buildung with friends n social :) Frank
@@dioramaworkshop will do
great info! Thanks for making this video!
You very welcome PVP, glad It could help you a little :) Frank.
Excellent tutorial thank you
You very welcome Amanda and thank you for taking the time to write and let me know. . I hope it will help you with your crafting builds :) Frank.
27:35 re- CUT CIRCLES brand & size of utility knife please. I swear I use to have one just like yours. Not sure I see what you have when searching. Good video.
Hey Erin, one i use is this one,,... www.amazon.ca/Olfa-5003-Ratchet-Heavy-Duty-Utility/dp/B0006SJAR0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3NYNZBCTI2SV3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LqD_ldxp1QtHu4SeR3-sH8mb_3H4gYaIhfnXsrNnWOjqgPrlfrv7pa-yy5JfWBW7YZoLWsWgscgLMYmCFBlOJovZWyW-qcD8KAq9xT2Wmt13cgyhpwcDwpnp4SKaHMh__-FJyCZZaWimvklnItvf52W3xDHxOT5Duf7orRsYurig_UQRSInQtuW6zWHnogcN_tpD4WR-Kd408bx7e0ggwKl4eL13Q2n_IkXa8eILftlYO3R-UTBFVE7eEOr7cfinXPl7vnfsPjqeefgbgS3Gjx06O2TAg-bMJ6UcaTNlVIM.XkFdtr5CmHXhyuEk63DJgs0LTAeajTxyHANESHptNQs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Xacto%2Bknife&qid=1729633135&sprefix=xacto%2Bknife%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-6&th=1
Thank you. Well done.
Welcome Cheryl, glad it helped you out. Frank
Thank you. We'll done.
My pleasure Cheryl, glad I could help. Frank.
do you have any videos to show how to do scrollwork
like a scroll saw? i’m trying to cut a guitar shape out of foamcore
Not currently, I have never tried to use a scroll saw on foamcore, I would think it be too violent and rip it to shreds. Are you using a template to trace ? Is that why you want to use the saw ? I personally would do it freestyle by hand with a NEW sharp blade to round the curves and give me clean edges all the way around. I will film a video this week and post it before the weekend on how to cut curves freestyle including your shape. Maybe that will help you with your project. Frank.
2:50 That blade isn't used up! The score marks are meant to be broken off one by one. You can make that blade fresh another 4 times!
Yes you can snap the blade at the gap marks, but I cut with the knife lowered close to the table to get better smooth slices. This method touches 3, 4 sometime 5 sections at same time, thus need to replace entire blade.
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How many mm is the blade?
Hello Iris, I like to work with the bigger standard blades... 2mm from bottom to top. The smaller half size I find too bendy and tend to curve itself, does that make sense what I am trying to say ? hope that helps you out. Frank.
What new devilry is this?? 😂😂
I bought a compass cutter but it doesn't work well on foamcore...
Are you telling me or asking me Alex ? ;) lol
@@dioramaworkshop just saying eheh the compass cutter works fine on cardboard, like you said
@@alexribeiro2778 yes I agree. The foamcore thickness just isn't really compatible with that contraptions blade.
you cant get the blad sow far, max 3 pieces. otherwise your blad goes where it wants
Are you talking about the number of circles, shapes you can cut before it gets dull again and gives you jaggy edges ?
your not holding the circle cutter the correct way,i use mine all the time and it works perfect,it seems you are messing up on purpose for some reason because its so easy to use and it does not skip around as you did its your faulty use of the tool.
Not doing anything on purpose, do you have a link to how you do it ? Love to see. Frank.
you see it on your video, knife to long, 3 pieces brakeline and you can doe it almost halfway