Last-A-Foam

[TeccBoxx]

I am considering using General Plastics Last-A-Foam and was wondering if anyone has worked with this material before. If so is it a good easy material to work with? Plus how does it compare to Butter-Board? The pricing on it is half the cost of Butter-Board. Well $62 for a 24"x24"x1" board.

[two words]

Tazzer,

 

I use the Last-A-Foam extensively for mock-ups and models and like it, but after saying that it is a very dusty material and you will need to hook up some kind of vacuum system, this will take care of SOME of the mess. I have tried the Butter Board but preferred Renshape instead. The material you use will depend greatly on what you are using the end product for.

 

Steve.

[Surface]

I've machined a lot of models with the stuff. It machines fast and easy, but be prepared to find a sandy residue in the strangest places. Contact General Plastics for a sample of the different densities.

Give me a call and I may be able to help with a remnant or offer some hints to finish the stuff.

[skeetboy25]

we tried some of this once, found I liked butterboard better because of the clean up!

just my $0.02