Don't Cut Foam With A Bread Knife! A Better Way

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  • @oldschoolautoupholstery
    @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +9

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  • @Meanwhile-
    @Meanwhile- 10 місяців тому +18

    I'm no professional but for a hobbyist working with upholstery foam for the first time, this was an angelic find. Thanks, Mr Pro.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  10 місяців тому +1

      Hello Meanwhile, You are so welcome! I hope I have been helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @PhyllisFarr
    @PhyllisFarr 10 місяців тому +11

    Your title caught my eye as I was going to watch, a second time, the video on how to use an electric knife to cut foam for kitchen chairs. After watching your video I realized how much more control a person would have using the hacksaw blade. It made me more comfortable and less stressful about my project. Thank you for sharing this video.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  10 місяців тому

      Hello User, You are so welcome! I am so glad you found my video and if it can help you. Try it, you'll like it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @johnbeckman8916
    @johnbeckman8916 Рік тому +15

    Convinced!
    Cheep, compact, cordless, no batteries to charge, store or maintain.
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  • @your.beautiful.mind.now.
    @your.beautiful.mind.now. Рік тому +8

    Omg I'm so glad I found this video!!!! I was just looking into purchasing a bread cutter to cut my foam with! I am building a custom bed for my 6yr old daughter, and I can't find a decent priced rounded foam mattress. This was a Godsend, those blades cost less than $3 in some places! Thank you for this demo!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Your, You are so welcome! I hope my videos can be helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @scottsmith2869
    @scottsmith2869 Рік тому +7

    Ok I’m very convinced! I’m giving my wife back her electric bread knife!
    Thank you for all of your great informational videos .

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Scott, I love hearing that great news! Be sure you wrap it up with a bow before you give it back to her! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @forsale313
    @forsale313 7 місяців тому +4

    I thought my Friend was Joking when He said "Just grab a Hack Saw blade and cut it Ese', Don't be complicating sh*t It's just foam for a Couch Cushion". You Proved Him right, Thanks a Million.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello For, You are so welcome! Yep, not rocket science, I always say... Please keep liking and watching!

    • @larrycastro5113
      @larrycastro5113 6 місяців тому +1

      Will it work cutting a king size mattress in half

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому

      @@larrycastro5113 Hello Larry, if it is all foam, yes, with a lot of patience. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @alfredovilla4023
    @alfredovilla4023 7 місяців тому +8

    Aye Hombre!! Old School hack job. Thank you for spreading the knowledge.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello Alfredo, You are so welcome! Hacking our way through it all, day by day... Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

  • @Lisahickerson
    @Lisahickerson 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks in advance. I wasn't thinking bread cutter, I was thinking x-acto knife! You most definitely saved my fingers🌺 Mahal nui, lisah

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  4 місяці тому

      Hello Lisa, You are so welcome, I think this will work out just fine for you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jackwessels9189
    @jackwessels9189 Рік тому +5

    I used an electric knife for years until I bought my Bosch foam saw. Fast and super clean edges. This hacksaw blade is ok if you can't afford the Bosch ($300+) and time isn't a problem. Nice video though. Always enjoy. I've been retired from my business for several years. Was tons of fun!!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +2

      Hello Jack, I never thought of buying a foam saw. After 43 years of doing old school, Old habits die hard... Please keep liking and watching!

    • @elisa7joy9
      @elisa7joy9 10 місяців тому +1

      Show off😉 dreaming of a foam saw now!

  • @PrivateUsername
    @PrivateUsername Рік тому +7

    With the type of foam you are showing, I agree with this video - especially for the use case you show where you need a nice straight line. With that "greasy" softer pink foam at 4-5 inches thick, no way - a hacksaw blade doesn't work much at all - an Electric Bread Knife is the only way to cut that (unless a hot wire station is set up, or maybe if you have a bandsaw but, really, who would use a bandsaw).

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +3

      Hello Private, I even use a hack saw blade for every foam, even the really squishy aircraft and memory foam. I am glad you have success with an electric bread knife. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @5423J
    @5423J 7 місяців тому +1

    I will have to cut down a foam topper for my camper bunk. This is the method I will use for that job. So happy I saw your video!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello 54, Yep, a hack saw blade will make quick work of your bunk cushion. I love hearing good news like this. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @richardbyrne4659
    @richardbyrne4659 Рік тому +4

    I have always used a hacksaw blade to cut my thicker foams, a very sharp razor knife for the thin stuff. Good Video

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Richard, Remember, We Richard's need to stick together! That's the way I do it! No Electric bread knives. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @DeanLangley
    @DeanLangley 3 місяці тому +2

    I don’t cut a lot of foam but I’ve used a 12” carving knife before and it worked well and fast.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  3 місяці тому +1

      Hello Dean, I can't imagine using that to make 3D curves, shapes and edges. But I am glad it worked out for you! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @middleagedpunk8923
    @middleagedpunk8923 Рік тому +2

    You nailed it from the outset when you spoke of the UA-cam phenomenon of people with zero skill or actual real-life experience repeating with authoritative bluster complete crap they've watched from someone else with zero skill or actual real-life experience who themselves watched it from.....etc.
    Anyway, I've got some foam to cut for my newly built garden furniture and I can't see how your method could fail to work. I'm going to adopt method #738 as advised. Top notch video and advice from someone who knows their onions!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Middle, You are 100% correct in your understanding! I appreciate your kind words! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @lisareynolds6319
    @lisareynolds6319 Рік тому +3

    I'm convinced! You just saved me from wasting money on a heated knife. Technique #738! LOL!!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Lisa, With the money you saved, you can buy a burger! Please keep liking and watching!

    • @tuba-inxs
      @tuba-inxs 8 днів тому

      I bought a heated wire and it didn't melt case foam, only styrofoam. So I'll try this now.

  • @4ager505
    @4ager505 7 місяців тому +2

    I need to cut a foam insert for a small case to house some special tools. Saw a bunch of videos with complicated methods. Glad I found your channel! Quick, simple, economical, easy to maneuver...everything I need. As the saying goes..."I ain't building a watch!" Many thanks to you!👍👍👍😄

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello 4ager, You are so welcome! i love hearing good news like this. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jimtongas821
    @jimtongas821 8 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the tip sir.
    I am currently working on a new chair seat for a chair I just refinished.
    It has odd curves to get around. I will definitely use your method.

  • @tomscott4723
    @tomscott4723 Рік тому +3

    I get smarter every time I watch you! Thanks :)

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Tom, Thank you so much for saying so! I like hearing about some results from my work. I'm glad to help! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @foxunit1910
    @foxunit1910 Рік тому +1

    So simple, yet so effective. Thank you sir. I'm ditching the bread knife.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Fox, You are so welcome! I like to keep things in it's simplest form sometimes. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @agostinodibella9939
    @agostinodibella9939 Рік тому +1

    This makes me feel good! I had a big piece of foam I wanted to break up to throw out in garbage bags and I tried a hacksaw blade and found it worked great!

  • @TheOnlooker65
    @TheOnlooker65 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! Brilliant. Answer to our problem

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello The, You are so welcome! I hope this can be helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @michaelminer7367
    @michaelminer7367 Рік тому +2

    Very informative video. This will be what I use to cut the foam for my guitar case.

  • @katies_simplified_life
    @katies_simplified_life Рік тому +4

    This is exactly what I was looking for-thanks!

  • @vera_bh8091
    @vera_bh8091 2 місяці тому +1

    I like hacksaw blades for precision, the electric knife is great if you make a fence, trigger lock, melamine straight and sqaure surface and take your time. You cannuse t track/miter slots to setup miter gauges with thicker form or make H molds in the T tracks for cutting sound insulation boards. A lot of neat stuff espically when doing panels for car audio to make it look real nice. Flexible matieral s are more a pain but firmer thicker foamd are fun to do. Btw I specialize mostly in one of one patio furniture so I have to make cushions all the time and customers love triangle display cushions.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Vera, Yep, hack saw blades are our friend. Making cushions great! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @xyrxy
    @xyrxy Рік тому +3

    Cheap, fast and easy. I"m convinced!

  • @papergatorzfedducca7998
    @papergatorzfedducca7998 Рік тому +1

    Yesss I’m still here and I still love the channel!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Paper, Thank you so much for saying so. Thanks for hanging in there with me! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @zycopath539
    @zycopath539 6 місяців тому +1

    I'ma try this! Been looking for a clean way to cut some 1 inch sound proof foam so I'm praying this works. I got an extra tile so I'ma use it as a test. Thank you so much

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому

      Hello Zyco, Yep, try it, you'll like it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @dougperham4564
    @dougperham4564 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! One of the best techniques, expertly explained.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому

      Hello Doug, Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @BboyGraphicx
    @BboyGraphicx Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, I've been struggling to get a clean cut and this should help a lot.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Bboy, You are so welcome! I hope my videos can be helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @oldschoolautoupholstery
    @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

    Please hit the "$uper Thank$ Button" I don't think it's working... And the LIKE button while you're at it! Thanks a bunch! 😁

  • @alfredschmidt3659
    @alfredschmidt3659 8 місяців тому +3

    Bravo Brutha! ❤
    Can't wait to do it now.
    Anxiety gone.

  • @andrewmeitner4818
    @andrewmeitner4818 Рік тому +1

    Hey I tried this and guess what? It worked great! Thanks ❤

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Andrew, You are so welcome. See, I told you so! I love hearing success stories like yours. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jay31415
    @jay31415 2 місяці тому +2

    For those of us going for smaller, more surgical cutouts, I've found that a well sharpened knife is superior to a hacksaw. (Hacksaw is still perfect for cutting lines that cut all the way across.)

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 9 місяців тому +1

    Great Idea! I'm gonna use a jigsaw lol too lazy to do it my hand thousands of times.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому +1

      Hello Engineer, A jigsaw is much heavier and cumbersome, than a hacksaw blade, but go for it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @russjordan243
    @russjordan243 2 місяці тому +1

    This is a great idea for curves and any work on the go. When electricity is available, I like to use a bandsaw for the long straight stuff.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Russ, Yep, that works too. Like I always say, there is more than one way of getting things done. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @danjones3009
    @danjones3009 2 місяці тому +2

    Sharing techniques, tips and tricks is such a wonderful thing. I truly appreciate you and your channel and for making the world a better place. Subscribed!! 👍

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +2

      Hello Dan, you are so welcome! Welcome aboard. I am so glad you found me here. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @gladyskravitzjr825
    @gladyskravitzjr825 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! I need to trim some foam cushions and will be sending my husband to the hardware store ASAP😂

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  8 місяців тому

      Hello Gladys, You are so welcome! I sure he will do just fine cutting up those foam cushions! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @abitcrazy22
    @abitcrazy22 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow. Thanks. I'm convinced!! I need to make a new cushion for one of my dining chairs. This is going to be perfect.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Abit, You are so welcome! Just try it, you'll like it! Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @kennethbrady9832
    @kennethbrady9832 8 місяців тому +3

    I convinced?!?! WOW

  • @Carolokie3
    @Carolokie3 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much!! I thought i was going to have to buy a long knife but you saved me!!! ❤️

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому

      Hello Carol, You are so welcome! I think you will like the hack saw blade for cutting foam. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @steveyackel5533
    @steveyackel5533 Рік тому +1

    Another great video ! Rudy is number one !

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Steve, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @ABC-jk2sj
    @ABC-jk2sj 24 дні тому +1

    Old school: the reason it's old school is because it works. Otherwise you'd never see it effectively used. Good ol' elbow grease with a Mark 5 eyeball. Thanks Rudy.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  24 дні тому +1

      Hello Abc, Yea, you got that right! You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jeffcoleman5160
    @jeffcoleman5160 Рік тому +1

    I bought a Bosch Foam saw .One of the best investments besides my Consew sewing machine ane my juki serger

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Jeff, The thought of getting a foam saw never occurred to me. 43 years of old school makes old habits. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @stuartmenzies3928
    @stuartmenzies3928 6 місяців тому +1

    I came on here for a better way than a bread knife! I thanks to you I discovered it thank you!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому

      Hello Stuart, Right on! You are so welcome! Try it you'll like it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @Johnny-df4di
    @Johnny-df4di Рік тому +1

    I have a handle I bought yrs ago works fine for small trim also. Thanks for your advice.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Johnny, I also bought a handle once, the only thing is, I used it once... Please keep liking and watching!

  • @IrregularShed
    @IrregularShed 9 місяців тому +1

    Genius. I need to cut a foam mattress up to remove it and I've been struggling to work out what to use. Think I'll get a handle made on my 3D printer to make it official!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому

      Hello Irregular, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. For destruction, Maybe a saws'all would be faster. Hehe. Please keep liking and watching! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @KristinReger
    @KristinReger Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the tip #738! I’m about to cut some on Wednesday!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Kristin, Yep, good 'Ol #438. Can never go wrong. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @kierablack1335
    @kierablack1335 Рік тому +6

    So glad I found this video , yes i was told use a kitchen Knife it did not go well. When searching I was luckily to come across your video.
    YES I AM CONVINCED AND GRATEFULL .

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Kiera, I am so glad to hear good news like this! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @JakeKennes
    @JakeKennes 7 місяців тому +1

    WOW!! Thank you, that really helps me repair my truck seat!!!
    Jake, Belgium

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello Jake in Belgium, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine with your truck seat. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @mikegunter580
    @mikegunter580 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m convinced.
    Thank you!

  • @mitchd949
    @mitchd949 3 місяці тому +1

    I like to use those disposable utility knives that have the blades which snap off about 1/4 inch at a time. I extend it out to max length and use gentle sawing motion to get through foam up to 2 inches. The blade is so thin and sharp, it makes nearly invisible cuts.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  3 місяці тому +1

      Hello Mitch, You're right, they cut good, but dull quickly. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @daveaustin1093
    @daveaustin1093 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much. You have saved me $$$$👍

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello Dave, that is so awesome! I love your good news. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @nigelchapman1291
    @nigelchapman1291 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm Convinced.
    Great thanks

  • @deltajohnny
    @deltajohnny Рік тому +3

    Great tip, and very precise cuts 👏👏

  • @joeymacon5368
    @joeymacon5368 Рік тому +1

    What about on rebond foam? A lot of gym equipment pieces use rebond with another softer foam over it.
    I had heard of the bread knife but this is a much better option! Thanks!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Joey, You are so welcome! I have always used the hack saw blade for any foam I have encountered. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @tia9583
    @tia9583 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Just what I needed.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому

      Hello Tia, You are so welcome! Sounds perfect. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @pierrettebroad345
    @pierrettebroad345 Рік тому +1

    Very good. Thank you

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 Рік тому +1

    Great demonstration sir 👍😁

  • @fire1777
    @fire1777 Рік тому +1

    Wish I new that along time ago. We had a big butcher knife that was kept razor sharp. Looks like your method is faster and better. 😮

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Fire, I also use to use a long narrow knife long, long ago... Please keep liking and watching!

  • @marymascorro8791
    @marymascorro8791 Рік тому +2

    I am convinced. 😁

  • @MasterArmedforces
    @MasterArmedforces 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Old School, I need to cut some 2-1/2" circles in a piece of 3" foam Ill be setting into a cardboard box so I can transport glass bottles filled with liquid in an upright position w/o them clanking around. How can I cut perfect circles w/o tearing the foam? Thanks!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  3 місяці тому +1

      Hello Master, I think if you can draw out triangles instead of circles would be a lot easier and faster. 3" medium density will cut easily. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jdimeo1966
    @jdimeo1966 Рік тому +1

    Another nice tip. Thanks for sharing!

  • @d.a.veneziano9651
    @d.a.veneziano9651 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for guidance

  • @lwrgbr
    @lwrgbr 7 місяців тому +1

    nice job, going to do that way today

  • @Paula-133
    @Paula-133 Рік тому +1

    Thanks So Much!

  • @davidst.pierre2876
    @davidst.pierre2876 Рік тому +1

    I'm convinced!!!

  • @79asspin
    @79asspin Рік тому +1

    Love it. 👍👍👍

  • @verdeboyo
    @verdeboyo Рік тому +1

    Hey, absolutely fantastic👍🏻 I had no idea how I was going to cut high density foam at 20mm thickness. Hacksaw blade is perfect. Thank you for this❤👍🏻

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Verde, You are so welcome! I hope my video has been helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @verdeboyo
      @verdeboyo Рік тому +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery hey, Def very helpful. I didn't want to buy a special tool for it. Cheers👍🏻

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      @@verdeboyo Hello Verde, Right On! Right on. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @julieDL6334
    @julieDL6334 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Rudolph, How would you cut the foam in half horizontally? Keeping the same depth and length of cushion but making it half as thick? Thank you!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 місяців тому

      Hello Julie, You are so welcome! I do this sometimes. It can be done with a lot of patience. Slowly check your cuts and recheck. just like slicing bread, but horizontally. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @littlebeebs1
    @littlebeebs1 6 місяців тому +1

    Can ya cut latex foam this way ? I’m totally convinced ! Thank you ! I want to make a latex foam topper for my recliner. It just needs a little bit of cushion to make it better. Hope it works with latex . 😊

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 місяців тому +1

      Hello Little, You are so welcome! I do not see why it wouldn't work on latex foam. It will cost almost nothing to find out right? Please keep liking and watching!

  • @earlt_vw
    @earlt_vw Рік тому +1

    That’s fantastic! Thank you!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Earl, You are so welcome! And thank you so much! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @hinspect
    @hinspect Рік тому +2

    Years ago I was with a small company building small R&D electronics and I happened to be next to the shipping department and they used stiff packing foam. The shipping guy used a Jigsaw for all the foam. Noisy! I used to call it *"Jigsaw Torture"* 😂

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Hinspect, I can see that! SO many creative ways to cut foam. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @crazygeorgelincoln
    @crazygeorgelincoln Рік тому +1

    At art school I cut some 5inch soft foam (from an old sofa) into the shape of a skull and crossbones 4inch sq to use an a printing stamp. I used the workshops band saw ,that had a rip cut wood blade, after I was done the technician who didn't spot me was surprised the maching didn't suck the foam into it, looking back I now count my fingers and blessing simultaneously.
    I still have that piece of foam.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Crazy, You have to admit, that was pretty crazy! Thanks for sharing an awesome memory! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @lovesguineapigs2130
    @lovesguineapigs2130 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m convinced. Thanks for the info! 😁

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  10 місяців тому

      Hello Loves, You are so welcome! Right On! Right on. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @99nadroj
    @99nadroj Рік тому +2

    It's nice to learn a new method, but I won't give up on a bread slicer. Compound curves can be cut with good control with it.
    I sometimes use an angle grinder for smoothing.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello 99, Your way is definitely another way of getting it done! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @chuckq2998
    @chuckq2998 11 місяців тому +1

    Piece-of-cake with a hacksaw blade! Thanks! I used the blade of an old hacksaw I had in the basement that worked like a charm!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 місяців тому

      Hello Chuck, Yea, not rocket science like a lot of people fear it is. Just grab the closest hack saw blade near you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @joewolf4483
    @joewolf4483 Рік тому +2

    Good advice ... pretty cool ...

  • @shawnybee1
    @shawnybee1 9 місяців тому +1

    I will definitely sub and 👍🏼 for an honest youtuber. PS i did use bread knife but hacksaw blade would be so much better. 20 PI wouldn't leave messy knife cuts. 😊

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому

      Hello Shawn, Thank you so much for saying so! Yep, you could do that. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @teddyroskvist
    @teddyroskvist Рік тому +1

    Really well thought 👍

  • @unknownriderinbound
    @unknownriderinbound Рік тому +6

    Congratulations on video 100! 🎉 At an average of 1.37 pro tips per video, you've got to have several thousand more up your sleeve.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Unknown, Thank you so much! I do have hundreds of stories from my 43 years of experience. I believe I can fill the need for future topics! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @paulveenings6861
    @paulveenings6861 8 місяців тому +1

    I wish I had seen this video last week 😂 Always the way.
    Thank you for the next time I have to cut foam 🙂

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  8 місяців тому +1

      Hello Paul, Yep, there will be a next time somewhere down the road. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @aschane1
    @aschane1 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great video of your technique! Thank you!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 місяців тому

      Hello Aschane, You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @antebaotic8208
    @antebaotic8208 Рік тому +1

    Hello from Croatia.I love to see your content cause i do upholstery on everything that has fabric on it,so furniture,cars,bikes,boats andything, and i finde out that hot wire is relly good to cut any tipe of foam,and to have nice clean cuts,even curves and all that is really clean cut.But not hot wire guns and that but realy table with hot wire it is really cheap to get. I cut foam with that and i am really happy with it.Upholstery is the best clean and nice job. Once again I really love your content, lot of love from Croatia

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Croatian Ante, Thank you so much! Just don't breathe the toxic fumes, As you know it's very dangerous. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @antebaotic8208
      @antebaotic8208 Рік тому +1

      i will i love your content,yea need to be careful with fumes

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      @@antebaotic8208 Yep, Yep!

  • @markd1431
    @markd1431 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge Rudy. I always love your videos, and I always learn something from you. Maybe I missed it, but what TPI (teeth per inch) number blade do you use for the foam. Thanks again!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      Hello Mark, You are so welcome! I hope my videos can help you somehow. I don't know the TPI as I never pay attention. I just grab the nearest hacksaw blade. Not rocket science. Just do it. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @markd1431
      @markd1431 Рік тому +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks! I'll just buy a few and see which one works best for me. Appreciate the reply!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +1

      @@markd1431 Hello Mark, Right On! Please keep liking and watching!

    • @stevetrembley1806
      @stevetrembley1806 Рік тому +4

      At 1:25 see 24TPI

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      @@stevetrembley1806 Hello Steve, Thanks! Mystery solved! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @greghood659
    @greghood659 9 місяців тому +16

    Im feeling salty today. Its called an electric carving knife. Also you have an extremely firm foam. There is nothing wrong with using a carving knife. There are 30 second videos of the "bread cutter" doing the job. Like i said, im salty this evening. My apologies.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому +8

      Hello Greg, A little pepper to go with the salt always make it better! Like I say, there are always more than one way to get things done. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @lindamyers8605
    @lindamyers8605 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gregsanford3848
    @gregsanford3848 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video I was looking for thank you😊😊😊

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 місяців тому

      Hello Greg, You are so welcome! Give it a try, I think you'll like it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @AMetalWorks
    @AMetalWorks Рік тому +1

    Ok here is a request. Can you do a video about the different foams used for different applications. Layering different densities of foam. Marine vs automotive vs residential vs commercial applications.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому +2

      Hello Alvarez, I am a working shop serving my customers daily. The videos I make are of actual customer projects. I don't have a spare minute during the day as I am so busy. Maybe someday I will have that customer whom I can make that video. Thank you for the request! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @danaterrell1
    @danaterrell1 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm convinced. Thank you for your video!!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Dana, It really works! Try it sometime. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @LS-ft7ho
    @LS-ft7ho 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video, much appreciated. 🙂

  • @MathGeekQ
    @MathGeekQ Рік тому +1

    Freaking awesome. I was making a custom instrument case (a small ukelele like instrument) and used as tablesaw to cut 3in foam. Nice to know I didn't need that, oh well. Now I know for the next one.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Math, Keep that hack saw blade handy for your next project! please keep liking and watching!

  • @BadRadBR
    @BadRadBR 9 місяців тому +1

    I can't believe all of the videos that say use a bread knife! This is brilliant! Kudos!
    Almost forgot, what number blade do you recommend for cutting 1 inch foam?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому

      Hello Bad, Thank you so much for saying so. To tell the truth, I don't think it really matters as this is not rocket science. I just grab any hack saw blade within reach regardless of the teeth count. I never pay any attention. Any blade will do the same result. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @MrDaiseymay
    @MrDaiseymay 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent, thanks very much. Hacksaw blades come in, different 'Teeth per inch' I guess this job requires a higher tooth per inch, for a smooth lower resistance ?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  9 місяців тому

      Hello Mr, You are so welcome! Really tooth count does not matter. All hack saw blades have the same result. It's not rocket science. I just grab the closest hack saw blade I can find at the time. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @joxford1951
    @joxford1951 2 місяці тому +1

    Great advice, thanks from Manchester, England.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello J in Manchester, Thank you so much for saying so! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @im2yys4u81
    @im2yys4u81 2 місяці тому +1

    Great tip. Thank you.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Im, You are so welcome! Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @XXLkielbasa
    @XXLkielbasa 5 місяців тому +2

    Now how do you cut 1” softer foam, and cutting inner and outer curves. Hacksaw blade don’t do anything

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 місяців тому

      Hello Xx, I cut 1" foam, low medium and high density all the time with no problem. Sometimes with memory foam as an example, it can be cut in combination of hack saw blade and scissors. Like I always say, it's not rocket science. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

  • @stewcrane3441
    @stewcrane3441 26 днів тому +1

    I'm Convinced!!!

  • @Richie5480
    @Richie5480 Рік тому +2

    I’m convinced. My trade was wallpaper, it’s somewhat similar to upholstery. We would get guys that would use those stupid Olfa Knife, instead of a single edge razor blade. When they finished hanging a room a few days the seams would split open because they pressed so hard with that Olga blade, but when you use a razor blade you can feel how much pressure your putting on the wallpaper.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Рік тому

      Hello Richie, I can hear the voice of experience! I can see where they are similar. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @Lenny65453
    @Lenny65453 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless you l have been watching tons of videos and doing so much research on what to use to cut high density foam and it was either not cost effective for me or l was misinformed l was just about to settle for the electric knife cutter which costs more than the hacksaw blade before your video fell in my lap. Thank you so much 😊

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 місяців тому

      Hello Lenny, You are so welcome! I am so glad you found me! Go ahead and give it a try, you might like it. Please keep liking and watching!