DON'T DO What We DID! How To Cut Foam Inlays for Power Tools and More.

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  • @RayW808
    @RayW808 Рік тому +139

    Manufacturers should offer free pdf/cad images for free.

    • @darrenbrumfield7717
      @darrenbrumfield7717 Рік тому +6

      Imagine if they offered free pdf/cad files for $4.99

    • @jcoats5529
      @jcoats5529 Рік тому +15

      Or just sell the cut outs for all their tools and you'd just arrange them and only have trim the outside to fit inside the took box as desired

    • @pedrosmits
      @pedrosmits Рік тому

      The perfect cut-out would be with an copy jig. Perfectly making the contour of the stuff you like to put in.

    • @bigd835
      @bigd835 Рік тому +7

      why not just put the template on the box the tool comes in ? your idea is a good one.

    • @geekazoid
      @geekazoid Рік тому

      its very easy to do this yourself by tracing the item and scanning it with a scale mark, then import the scan into CAD and scale it

  • @lannybrasher2452
    @lannybrasher2452 Рік тому +32

    Cut the foam in half horizontally first, then let the Lazer cut the design completely through the top half, then glue the two half's together. Smooth, and no digging out.

    • @demjay
      @demjay 8 місяців тому +2

      I totally thinking the same thing 😁👍

  • @jamespetty9545
    @jamespetty9545 Рік тому +14

    When I worked at Pratt & Whitney over in Columbus Georgia. They had an cnc machine and the technician would lay our tools out in the drawers. The way we wanted them and they would cut them out. They had a yellow backing so when you pull the tool out the yellow would show and you knew that there was a tool not in that box

  • @robertmunafo5039
    @robertmunafo5039 28 днів тому

    Great vid. I'd use 3 layers however; bottom thinner dense layer uncut, second layer for only deep cuts, top layer for the cuts you see. Just label each cut a different color in Lightburn and turn on one at a time as you swap out the foam. Put a non-cut layer in Lightburn to draw a box the exact size of the foam and position everything the way you want it within that box, position laser at the bottom corner and select "start cut at present location" This helps you align the two foam pads as you swap them out before cutting. Laser cut through each layer one at a time and mid layer cut is kept in perfect position in relation to the top layer. glue together.

  • @daifeichu
    @daifeichu 10 місяців тому

    I haven't cut a lot of Kaizen foam but a scalpel was very easy to use. Even tools with dipped/rubber handles won't be a problem. When cutting you keep the blade almost buried so you don't cut into the handles. So far I've done a couple screwdrivers and the Milwaukee install driver and it's four attachments. It was fast and accurate. Turned out really nice.

  • @NJTreeSharks
    @NJTreeSharks 11 місяців тому +6

    Every tool Milwaukee sells that can fit in a PACKOUT should have a perforated cutout of the tool on every box the tool comes in for the PACKOUT. Example When you buy a subwoofer there is a perforated circle you can cut out and apply to your subwoofer box to trace it out so your sun fits perfectly. It would cost Milwaukee nothing to add a perforated outline of the tool on the box that it comes with.so you can trace to packout foam or a regular toolbox foam.

    • @shaunsims-p2z
      @shaunsims-p2z 9 місяців тому

      Should but they want you to spend a fortune buying all the extras.

    • @shaunsims-p2z
      @shaunsims-p2z 9 місяців тому +1

      They think every tradesman is loaded. It's exactly the same thing as why vans cost more than a nice car and the things are rust buckets

    • @8chuck21
      @8chuck21 4 місяці тому

      Yea because these pack outs are to expensive tbh

    • @blakekelley899
      @blakekelley899 11 днів тому

      @@shaunsims-p2zconversation vans or work vans do not cost more then even a decent new car🤣

  • @CheapCheerful
    @CheapCheerful 10 місяців тому +33

    How to cut foam - just use a laser cutter. Oh, I'll get just it out of my toolbox!

    • @Dragonited
      @Dragonited 2 місяці тому

      He litterally say that you can use the same pred techniques to print out on paper and attach to some cardboard that you can use to cut it with.

    • @Mett-wt3xj
      @Mett-wt3xj Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for wasting our time. Everyone knows you can cut it with a laser. Very misleading title.

    • @kitchtangov
      @kitchtangov 26 днів тому

      What do you mean? Everyone on UA-cam has a laser cutter

  • @andrewbrown8148
    @andrewbrown8148 13 днів тому

    Great info~! That's a cool way for getting the tool outlines. Using a laser to cut out the recesses isn't crazy at all. What IS crazy is that I'm going to try/use this method for obtaining tool templates to use with my Shaper Origin~! Once I have a good outline, then I can use Shaper Trace for importing it into the workspace to make a .SVG file.
    Always another way to skin the cat, eh? Thanks for this video~!

  • @ronaldraymond7037
    @ronaldraymond7037 10 місяців тому

    I used an iPhone 15 pro max when you take a good picture you can long-press and swipe a bit and you’ll see a white shape encircling just the tool. Now save it and take that into photoshop for sizing. Very quick way to get a good template. As long as you can fit it on a 8.5” x 11” print out. A 13x19 printer would be needed for the bigger tools. I put the 5 tool M12 and a m18 hammer on one of those.

  • @psfanboy79
    @psfanboy79 10 місяців тому

    It looks amazing, so pleasing. Such a great idea of finding picture and using thar

  • @tomwill_or
    @tomwill_or 3 місяці тому

    On your phone, turn on the level crosshairs and set zoom to 1. Then take a centered photo as well as a couple others. Pretty quick and easy to overlay them and now you have a custom layout, instead of having to hope the online flat images are correct.

  • @ronaldraymond7037
    @ronaldraymond7037 10 місяців тому +1

    How would two contour gauges work to trace out a tool??

  • @alandohse1977
    @alandohse1977 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful! Just purchased a D1 Pro, but haven't used it yet.
    Thanks for the vid! Al

  • @tripstomexico9770
    @tripstomexico9770 11 місяців тому

    I just had a shop light bar about 4 feet on top of the foam and used the shadow outline of the actual tool to trace it with a silver marker🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @kylehughes1619
    @kylehughes1619 Рік тому +2

    Hey brother nicely done. That was actually pretty ingenious. And I like that you showed us the cheap way first instead of making us wait till the end.

  • @karenblanck7726
    @karenblanck7726 Рік тому +2

    Why not get the picture from manufacturer site?

  • @jasonbabila6006
    @jasonbabila6006 Рік тому

    I always cut 1/8” inside of the lines for a tight fit but keep the blade of what ever you are using to cut out the hole straight, over time the foam will loosen and create a memory.

  • @Myrddraalfade
    @Myrddraalfade Рік тому +3

    I get my flat outline by putting the tools on the scanner bed of my workshop printer, a Canon PIXMA All-In-One (£36 from Amazon AtM). No manipulation required, just a 1-to-1 photocopy.

  • @chrisludwig5101
    @chrisludwig5101 Місяць тому

    Anyone try to use a router with a 1/8 or 1/4 inch bit ? Freehand the outline, with a vacuum attachment (could be messy) would give you nice flat bottom.

  • @phillamoore157
    @phillamoore157 Рік тому +32

    A $1K laser, guided by a $2500 Mac book, to cut $25 dollar foam....THAT's your suggestion????

  • @MarkThomasBuilder
    @MarkThomasBuilder Рік тому +5

    Hey Tim, just noticed you're over 100K subs. Congrats, man!🙌

    • @Shoptoolreviews
      @Shoptoolreviews  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Mark. Appreciate it brother. It feels like it took forever.

  • @marknelson7451
    @marknelson7451 Рік тому +5

    Good Video. One suggestion is to photograph the tools with backlighting so they appear as a dark shadow. the longer the lens (mm) you use, the more accurate the outline. You can also include a ruler for easy adjustment in computer software.
    Do you know if this type of foam is safe to use with a laser? I couldn't see what the actual foam is. Some foams give off toxic fumes that will damage laser and damage the operator.
    Thanks! PS: I have that laser.

  • @JadedMax
    @JadedMax 7 місяців тому

    Holy shit, thanks man! This worked beautifully

  • @markk3948
    @markk3948 Рік тому +1

    That laser cut really fast and deep wow I thought you had it on high speed at the start lol. People can also use inkscape that has a trace bitmap option then you can save it as a svg file. Another awesome video thanks :)

  • @therealJohnAcree
    @therealJohnAcree Рік тому

    Great video. Has anyone tried this with GIMP? I'm trying to make this work for the installation driver.

  • @psfanboy79
    @psfanboy79 10 місяців тому

    What about a router? Would that work? Instead of having to dig with your fingers?

  • @christrighteousnessalone7512
    @christrighteousnessalone7512 Рік тому +1

    Great cut ....shame you butcher taking out the centre bit ...you should have routered out the inner bit to get a neat removal and finish!

  • @TheCharleseye
    @TheCharleseye 11 місяців тому

    Or throw them all in a bag, since wasting space with boxes that have lots of dead space around the tools, is exactly what we were trying to avoid when we all threw away the molded cases that came with our old tools.

  • @jls1znv9999
    @jls1znv9999 Рік тому +1

    Congrats to Texas winner.

  • @RahulKumar-vh4xr
    @RahulKumar-vh4xr Рік тому

    This is awesome, and the diode laser can do work on foam. The only suggestion I have is that unless you know for a fact that the foam is laser safe EVA - I’d get a vented enclosure.

  • @seanm4075
    @seanm4075 24 дні тому

    I have an easy solution for less than a dollar...
    Buy a box of tooth picks & place them around your items, specifically at corners & anywhere the item juts out or in... no offsets & you can reuse them for each item...

  • @thereloadingcraft
    @thereloadingcraft Рік тому

    Super cool way to do it! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 10 днів тому

    Make a rectangle box the length you want. That will be your reference instead of constantly dragging out the tape measure.

  • @Goose-Grip
    @Goose-Grip Рік тому

    Tim thanks for pitching my work light. I am going to make the Goose-Grip work light be able to support multiple battery platforms. So that said, can anyone reading this or Tim, if you know...what is the order of popularity of electric tool brands. Milwaukee then Dewalt, then ? and then ? and where do you think Snapon falls?

  • @timlist4173
    @timlist4173 11 місяців тому +4

    Like everyone has a laser cutter.

  • @ghorbanalirazmjou8591
    @ghorbanalirazmjou8591 Рік тому

    Thanks 😊

  • @EyanSchreibman
    @EyanSchreibman 11 місяців тому

    Is there anyway to get the file, I follow your steps but the layout comes out to big or to small.

  • @conanamaddog
    @conanamaddog Рік тому

    Could you share the file?

  • @yuriyakpp
    @yuriyakpp Рік тому +1

    вот у меня в хозяйстве еще лазера не было)))

  • @jf18jony
    @jf18jony 8 місяців тому

    CNC? 🤔

  • @2point..0
    @2point..0 Рік тому

    cONGRADS ON THE 100k SUBS~~~

  • @CorvetteTrev
    @CorvetteTrev Рік тому

    This is killing me, I have a big thick one, and I just want to cut ✂️ in HALF , so I can use two to go in two separate trays

  • @davidmarks4198
    @davidmarks4198 25 днів тому

    2:25 starts explaining how ….

  • @franciscosalazar7439
    @franciscosalazar7439 Рік тому

    I watched 5 mins in until you got to laser 😂

  • @thomast7748
    @thomast7748 6 місяців тому +2

    I have a much better solution: 3d scan it, make a boolean in your CAD software, and 3D print it in 24K gold.

  • @th3m1ke
    @th3m1ke Рік тому

    Great job though Id be careful cutting the foam without a fume extractor, burning that material is pretty nasty.

  • @SymonSaysTV
    @SymonSaysTV 29 днів тому

    Working so hard for the perfect outline cut and doing such a poor job for the bottom makes it all worthless.

  • @underdog2400
    @underdog2400 2 місяці тому

    I just use a projector. So much easier than wasting trees

  • @jasonstaudt5290
    @jasonstaudt5290 Рік тому +2

    That was 20 minutes I will never get back. First 3:25 was a waste of anyone's time. Should have been called "Hardest way to make a cardboard template"

  • @michaelwilliamson6869
    @michaelwilliamson6869 10 місяців тому

    $9 foam cutter wi do the same thing......😅😅😅😅😅

  • @NeerajLalu
    @NeerajLalu 9 місяців тому

    will most likly end up costing more than the tools

  • @CraigFairbanks-n4i
    @CraigFairbanks-n4i 5 днів тому

    Engineer?

  • @bitsmart...
    @bitsmart... 3 місяці тому

    shop tool reviews! is your head okay!?
    to cut few pcs of foam you suggest to buy laser cutter for 569 USD!? ha! ha!

  • @kr4t0sg.28
    @kr4t0sg.28 Рік тому

    That's cool but i personally don't own a computer much less fancy gadgets.

  • @capone_rd_809
    @capone_rd_809 Рік тому

    The first thing is, is to not use cheap foam

  • @FirstLastOne
    @FirstLastOne Рік тому +1

    This was painful to watch because everyone around was yelling at the screen, "JUST DO IT ALREADY"!!!

  • @keithklickstein7102
    @keithklickstein7102 10 місяців тому

    just use a scanner, most people own a scanner/printer... easy to do

  • @luc.s08
    @luc.s08 Місяць тому

    🔝🔝

  • @Notmy00000
    @Notmy00000 Рік тому

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @GunzCoty
    @GunzCoty Рік тому

    Or just place the tool down and outline it with tooth picks.

  • @ImionsaeXwb77
    @ImionsaeXwb77 7 місяців тому +1

    Yeah i just got all them equipment laying around to do this... For real? who you fooling with on how to cut inlays, sure ain't the average joe's

  • @davidanderson6385
    @davidanderson6385 Рік тому

    🇺🇸👍👍👍💥💥💥👍👍👍🇺🇸

  • @Mihalyofficial
    @Mihalyofficial Рік тому +2

    What an incredibly complicated way to solve an issue...and who has a 10 000 dollar laser cutting machine anyways? come on

  • @kauaichefservice995
    @kauaichefservice995 Рік тому

    I guess everybody has a $10,000 laser cutter and is a photoshop expert nowadays….back to the Matt knife for me…

  • @KosmicHRTRacingTeam
    @KosmicHRTRacingTeam Рік тому +1

    Nope. Done it both ways. First of all, the harbor freight sheets are 4 for $9 (not $15) and yea, you do 2-3 layers (sheets are much larger). Use contact cement to adhere them. Much easier, you aren’t poking and grabbing an imperfect layer and the foam is much better quality (it’s meant to be stepped on my fat 400 lbs dudes). Be honest, Kiezan foam is actually pretty crappy quality. Look at when you buy expensive tools and hand tools and you get them in a plastic case, they always have a more high density foam, like the HF, the cheap tools you buy or tools that don’t come in a case, come with crap foam, like Kaizan

  • @thev8744
    @thev8744 5 місяців тому

    Y’all spend to much time with tools and no women

  • @TimAlfrey-kw1md
    @TimAlfrey-kw1md 2 місяці тому

    Awful lot of trouble to have a place for your stubby tool!

  • @shamolshahran1570
    @shamolshahran1570 Рік тому

    It's too complicated for diy.

  • @markm0000
    @markm0000 Рік тому

    Why does this guy always scream on video.

  • @briannisbet3982
    @briannisbet3982 Рік тому

    Get to the point

  • @bigbrother9531
    @bigbrother9531 Рік тому +1

    Blah blah blah

    • @Shoptoolreviews
      @Shoptoolreviews  Рік тому

      My wife says that about me too! :) Thanks for watching.

  • @stevequate1797
    @stevequate1797 Рік тому

    Sorry like I’m not able to afford a layer cutter just to cut out 7 tools pockets fit my pack out, I’m not a rich boy or silver spoon in my mouth. Plus I don’t even have a laptop Cant afford one on my retirement money. Wished I could sure would make a nice cut but I bet I couldn’t find anyone to cut me out some at a affordable price everybody wants to fuck everyone. What had happened to just flat out helping people any more I don’t charge anyone for anything nearly guess that’s why I’m Anastasia broke

  • @thebigdoghimself
    @thebigdoghimself Рік тому

    Rocker sells large foam sheets at a decent price, i would get a kaisen knife set that comes with the special markers, cutters and a hole cutter. I will mention that foam looks cool but there ends up being a ton of wasted space.