Tool Electric carving knife for foam cushion.

[jcdammeyer]

Anyone in the local Victoria area have a carving knife they've used for soft foam. I've used scissors but it's kind of ragged.

 

[David]

I’d hit the thrift stores for one.
Or build a hot wire foam cutter

 

[jorogi]

The real deal is similar to a carving knife but there are two flat sided blades against each other that move in opposite directions providing a nice clean cut. Depending upon what you're trying to do you might see if a foam shop (McGeachies if they're still around) could help you out.

 

[Ironman]

I redid the foam on my quad seat and I used a small angle grinder and flap wheel. If you do, go light and gentle, it will eat foam like a piranha.

 

[PeterT]

Some foams (polyurethanes in particular) kick out toxic fumes if cut with hot wire, so check that beforehand if you go that route.

 

[Garyt]

I redid the foam on my quad seat and I used a small angle grinder and flap wheel. If you do, go light and gentle, it will eat foam like a piranha.

I have done that. Works great but does leave a clean-up.

 

[Susquatch]

I have done that. Works great but does leave a clean-up.

That's why you always do it next door on the downwind side ......

 

[jcdammeyer]

I went to Value Village, picked up for $8. Cleaned it up and although not the best did what was required and much easier than scissors. Chair is now back together.