DOMINOX Hot Knife Foam Cutter, Foam Cutting Tool Kit, Heavy-duty Case Styrofoam Cutter for Cutting Foam Board Insulation, EPP, EPS, XPS, EVA, EPE, PU, KT Board, Sponge, Nylon

I bought this to use to carve styrofoam blocks and it works like a charm. I didn't want to spend the $$ on a hot wire thingy and I wanted something that had a little more precision to it if needed. It takes a bit of skill (eg, patience and practice) to work it so you don't carve too deep or too far so I had some "oops" that I had to fill with gap foam but whatever, I'm not picky - I do this for fun, not a living.Pro's - heats up quickly, easy to use (wipe off frequently) and swap blades, easy to clean.Con's - hard to find the right temp so that the foam doesn't shrink and/or crystallize into a hard surface (which is hard to sand).CAUTION: wear a mask when using this to carve foam!!!!! The process gives off a dangerous gas and can produce noxious smoke. You should probably wear gloves too but I didn't and I've never yet burned myself, which is a shocker cuz I'm accident prone.Oh, I also used this to carve foam for tombstones and faux boards. Not effective for detail work IMO - I use a solder iron instead there, but it gets the heavy work done and is significantly easier than using a knife.

I love the fact that you push the trigger to get it hot and then when you're done you just let go of the trigger and put it down and it doesn't stay on like other heating cutting tools do I love this thing it's really amazing and it cuts just like a hot knife to butter

Delivery was very quick. I used the tool immediately to install foam insulation panels on my garage door. Unit worked very well. Happy with my purchase.

Cuts fine, but be sure to go slow. The blades are very thin (by design) so when they're hot they bend VERY easily if you force them. Turn the heat up, go slow, let the weight of the knife do the work, and use a gentle sawing motion for best results. Also, only comes with two blades, not three as shown. Knocking one star for not coming with the third blade.

I love it. Make my work easier.

Used this Foam Cutter once and it RUINED 01 of my Foam Brick Panels ($28 Each).This does NOT cut on all the surfaces it claims with ease. The blades are Way Too Thin resulting in a vary inconsistent cut AND bend out of shape immediately during use. They need to be at least twice as thick..I now have to replace the panel that was ruined.The instructions state for proper use, it should not smoke when cutting however to for it to actually cut,the heat needs to be high enough which causes smoking. It also MELTS the product regardless of temp and looks like crap!I applaud Amazons return policy as i can at least purchase something to finish the job that this product couldn't (ie. Dremel)... I would NEVER recommend or purchase again!

I make stray kitty condos in the winter for the neighbors and this makes it so fast & easy! Can't wait to try it for other things later!

This product is perhaps good for cutting soft materials, but not the foam board that I needed to cut. The knife actually bent upwards right at the point where it is fastened into the holder. I could only use it shortly. I was pretty disappointed.