Wheelhouse insulation question??

[SapperACE]

I'm building a new fish house and was wondering what method some of you have used to cut the pink or blue foam type insulation. I have built a couple of houses in the past and I always dread insulation time. I have used a utility knife and a jig saw in the past. They just don't make a smooth, strait, cut that fits snug betweed the studs. Just looking for any better ideas.

[hovermn]

I used my cordless circular saw to cut it up. Straight and smooth cuts. It coated the thing in pink foam, but it just blows off. Table saw would be the easiest if you have one.

[SapperACE]

Yeah that makes alot of sense. I was just worried it would melt or something and ruin my saw. I'm glad to hear it worked out for you though. I have a table saw, and I actually thought about trying that. I'll definetly give that a shot. Thanks for the advise!

[WhiskeyPete]

Use a sheetrock square and a utility knife on a set of saw horses with a sheet of plywood to make a table. Cut your insulation larger that the opening between your studs and "force" the sheets into place. With a little practice, your installation will be clean and tight!

[jeepguy]

buy a hot knife

http://www.demandproducts.com/hotknife.php

I work for a foam manufactuer/fabricator and we have the ability to cut foam with hot wire to specific sizes, but for a do it yourselfer, this would be a good way to go.

[Christopher Quast]

Most of it has preformed break lines 1 foot or 16 inches on center?

[Feldy]

Use a razor sharp fillet knife. You need some small clamps to hold a metal ruler (guide) in place. Just score it half way through the first time. Then cut all the way through the second time. If your blade is sharp it cuts easy just be careful. Table saw is too messy.

[jeff127]

table saw for sure---just did it last weekend---no problems.

jeff

[daylate$short]

I also used a table saw. Hot knife through warm butter!

[Loogie]

Hot wire is the only way to go. Zero mess. Fast. No waste.

[chad austin]

My buddy built a house this year and he used an old battery

charger (his junk one) and a metal clothes hanger as a hot

knife. It worked very well

Just my .02 cents

[snowfighter]

If you have cracks between the stud and foam insulation use some spray foam insulation in the can to fill them. Tyvek the outside of the studs under your siding sheeting helps.