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A video showing the start to finish process of cutting out a wing using a hot wire bow. I wanted to demonstrate one way to go from a sheet of insulation foam to a finished wing core. This is the technique that has been working for me so far. I am sure there are many ways to improve on the process, please share your tips in the comments. Thank you to all of the folks who have taught me how to do it! In particular the guys of Garage Rats, Flight Club, FirmCore, Convict State Wings, and Team Hazard. Sources: Foam: Home Depot 2“ x 4' x 8' R-Tech R7.7 Rigid Foam Insulation Airfoil plots: Charger for powering the hot wire: Tenergy TB6AC 80W Airfoil templates: phenolic sheets, “ x 12“ x 24“ bought from Amazon. Spray adhesive: 3M Super 77 spray adhesive Nichrome wire: 26 guage, from Amazon. “Automated“ foam core cutter: Curtis Suter has an excellent PDF available online of how to build and use the drop arm pull d
