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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Whitehouse Quail, Aug 21, 2010.

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  1. Aug 21, 2010 #1
    Whitehouse Quail

    Whitehouse Quail Songster

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    All right, I decided I don't want to pay for foam with holes in it anymore!

    So i got the exact same type of foam, now am at a loss of how to cut it. Drills don't work, I tried all the different kinds of bits, scissors take FOREVER and knives just don't cut through them good.

    Any ideas?
     

  4. Aug 21, 2010 #2
    usschicago1

    usschicago1 Suburban Cochins

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    I'm not too sure, thats a great way to recycle the foam though. [​IMG] Please don't buy foam though, very bad eco-wise.
    Goodluck cutting them sorry i have no idea how. Many an exacto blade.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2010 #3
    Lesalynn

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    Are you wanting the holes to go all the way through the foam?? If yes, then maybe try one of those type bits with teeth on it that are used to make holes for doorknobs? They have small ones......I probably sound like an idiot here, but just an idea, lol.

    Oh, or maybe one of those drywall saws??? [​IMG]


    Good luck.

    Something serrated works best on foam, I've found.
     
    Last edited: Aug 21, 2010
  8. Aug 21, 2010 #4
    PunkinPeep

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    Quote:a.k.a. hole saw
     

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