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Instructions for Cutting Pockets in Tool Foam

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The instructions below outline the steps to make a foam tool organizer for shadowing tools using a handheld router. A straight bit gives the best results, and most two-flute woodworking bits work fine. A 1/4-inch diameter bit is about right to remove material quickly while still cutting tight inside corners.

In addition to a router, you'll need double-sided tape and a marker (dry erase markers work well). Wear safety glasses and consult your router manual for safe practices.


supplies

Tape the foam blank to your work surface.

setup

Arrange your tools on the foam blank.

setup

Use a marker to trace your tools.

trace tools

Set the bit to the desired depth of cut. Use a slow rpm if your router has variable-speed settings, and plunge in the center of the cutout.


begin routing

Cut from the center moving outward in zigzag motion. The last pass should be at your marker line and done in a clockwise direction.


first cutout cutouts and finger pockets Cut Direction Illustration

Add additional cutouts and finger pockets.

finished foam tool organizer

The finished result.

finished foam tool organizer

Check the fit of your tools.

finished foam tool organizer
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