What's the best way to get a smooth edge on pink foam ? I want to build a dam using the edge of the pink foam in layers. Never tried sanding. I've only used a heat source working with this stuff.
Thanks
joe
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It sands pretty easy. Get some coarse sanding sponges which should be available at most hardware or home stores (although not everyone may have them). A really sharp knife will also help trim off bigger chucks if need be before sanding. But no matter how you slice it or dice it, make dang'd sure you have a shop vac available - it's about the only way to clean up the mess! 
But no matter how you slice it or dice it, make dang'd sure you have a shop vac available - it's about the only way to clean up the mess!
That'll help to keep a good bit from going the nose, too....
How tall is this dam ? When I make high vertical scenery I just stand the foam on edge.
If your trying to shape quite a bit I usually use a body shop file used for smoothing bondo filler. Cheap at the parts store and works very well.
2 inches more or less. I have a bunch of half inch scraps I was going to sandwich and carve stone for a stone river dam. Planned to do 4 tiers getting smaller as they go up so the dam face is angled back if you can picture that
Joe
Use 80 grit sandpaper stapled to a block of wood...works just fine.
Bob
Joe,
Sand it in somebody else's house! It makes a mess!
Dave
Smooth it out with drywall compound.
