Monthly Archives: February 2010

I want to make thermocol cutting tool? any help?

Hi Please let me know how to prepare a tool to cut foam (thermocol cutting wire) Basically I want to make modeles out of thermocol. Regards naushad Here you go this should help you out http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/HalloweenTech/fotmak_MakingFoamTools.html

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Dog training, how do you stop dogs from chewing furniture? Vinyl and foam rubber? I’ve tried all the usual.

I’ve got two three year old lab crosses, they were brought up in kennels and although not domestic animals are very friendly. the problem comes when they are left alone for any length of time, they chew the sofa to … Continue reading

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What do you do with….? Recycle, toss or give away?

1. Cheeseburger Wrappers 2. Empty gluesticks 3. foam packaging 4. Empty perscription pill bottles 5. Plastic covers for things you buy (over batteries, toys, toothbrushes) 6. Plastic Sandwich bagies 7. Kleenex (used) 8. shampoo bottles (empty) 9. broken glass shards … Continue reading

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Where can I buy large blocks of carving foam?

Something durable, and easy to cut, foam of course. Like to make things out of, where can I find them? The best way to go is buy a 4×8 sheet of building insulation. I build mountains by stacking layers. If … Continue reading

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What is the best memory foam mattress topper brand to buy?

I have a memory foam mattress topper now and I like it but would like to buy one a little thicker. I do not remember what brand the one I currently have is. What is the best brand to buy … Continue reading

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PHYSICS PROBLEMS PLEASE HELP?

1. which has more denisty, a bushel of apples or 10 bushels of apples? a.1 b.10 c. the same 4. Compared to the density of a kilogram of feathers, the density of a kilogram of lead is a.less b.more c.the … Continue reading

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How do I wash polyurethane foam cushions?

They are removable from my glider rocking chair. Can I put them in the washing machine and hang dry them? When we did something similar, we took the covers off (ours were removable, but if yours aren’t, don’t worry), put … Continue reading

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making a mold with RTV silicone rubber &urethane foam?

How do you make a mold of an object using urethane foam and/or RTV silicone rubber, and are there any substitutes for either one if you can’t find them? RTV silicon rubber is usually poured, it’s fairly liquid. You can … Continue reading

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How much more energy efficient is a log house with insulation package?

We are building with 6" cedar using foam gaskets and log seal. Trying to decide if it is worth the initial cost to do insulation package. What is R factor difference? Will it save heat/cooling costs? If so, will the … Continue reading

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What kind of dremel bit should I use to cut foam core?

I have a variable speed dremel and I am helping a friend with a diorama project. We would like to know if there is a particular bit or cutting wheel we should use to cut clear through foam core. Honestly, … Continue reading

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