Sculpting Tool KitFoam cutting tool for freehand sculpting, carving and scroll cutting!Carving foam just got easier with the Sculpting Tool; one of the most crucial foam shaping tools today, thanks to its versatility. The wire can be used at 7.5" with the arms fully extended or can be shortened to 5.5" for a faster cut. The arms pivot for making negative cuts or can be held taught for scroll cutting. Consider adding the Wire Tensioner accessory, which will keep the cutting wire taut when you do not need to shape the cutting wire or loop it outward for sculpting negative cuts. This tool is very popular for carving mountains and shaping designs. Shape 3D Styrofoam sculptures, carve village display platforms and more. Start sculpting Styrofoam the right way with the Sculpting Tool; a hand-held foam cutting scroll saw, carving tool and so much more! Cutting dense foams? Bigger projects? Use with a thicker, faster cutting hot wire when you upgrade to the Multi-Heat or Variable-Heat Pro Power StationOr, check out our Freehand Router with an even thicker cutting wire To see foam projects made using this tool, click here. Includes:
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What is the difference between the freehand router and the crafters sculpting tool? Is it possible to use a thicker, more rigid wire in the sculpting tool? I've been using it to build a Christmas village display and have found that the wires bend out of shape when I try to cut too quickly.
Yes, you can get a thicker wire for the Sculpting Tool but it will then need one of the bigger Pro Power Stations. We can give you an upgrade discount if you would like to buy the Pro Multi-Heat Power Station or the Pro Variable-Heat Power Station.
The Freehand Router, which also needs a Pro Power, has even thicker cutting wire. Here is the least expensive kit that has the Router and Pro Power Station: https://hotwirefoamfactory.com/-K40F-1-Freehand-Router-Kit-with-Single-Heat-Pro-Power-Station.html
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Crafters Tools Instruction Manual
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Customer Reviews
Great tool! It's still working after about 100 hours of use!
Mike Landry/Village Vignetteshop, 04-20-2017
I use a number of HWFF tools to create holiday village displays, but this Sculpting Tool is by far my most used. I use it primarily for carving cliffs and rock edges, and its quality craftsmanship allows me to slice up pieces in no time.
The blade can be bent to carve shapes, but I find it too flexible for this purpose (for this work, I use the Freehand Router Tool). 90% of the time I use the Wire Tensioner addon, which I HIGHLY recommend.
The Sculpting Tool is an absolute workhorse, and I recommend it to any foam hobbyist.
Tucker Loper, 10-05-2013
I purchased the #K02-Crafters Sculpting tool Kit about 4 years ago.
We needed a more detailed cut than a traditional hot knife could provide for a church castle diorama during Vacation Bible School.
This allowed us to carve in great detail at an amazing pace. Not only was the castle wall cut and carved, but we were able to form a throne, and many more wall decorations.
I have since used it on hundreds of other craft projects, from automotive accessories to tabletop gaming. This is the finest Hot Wire Foam Factory tool I have ever used and will last you for years and years to come.
Jack and Rachel Yarbrough, 06-17-2017
I just received my K02 and love it....I am a model railroader and working on the foam mountains as a base for my scenery.
Without casting aspersions, model railroading is a huge hobby and most model the coal fields of central Appalachia. And the hot tool all of them use is from Woodland Scenics. You probably know of that model they make. However, it is short-lived. I have gone through three in two years...the electronics burn up.
But your product is wonderful. You SHOULD buy an add in Model Railroader and/or Railroad Model Craftsman. I think you have a real winner with your products.
Jack & Rachel
Diane Cole, 10-16-2018
It is a wonderful tool but I have trouble keeping the arms that hold the wire tight enough. It seems the bolts will not go any tighter. I don’t know if this is just how it is made for flexibility or if mine is actually stripped or made incorrectly. It sure would help to have it tighter.
Alex Laird, 11-13-2018
Great product, easy to use. I would recommend playing with the tool on some scrap foam to get a feel of the tool and see what you can do with it.
