Hot Wire Foam Cutter Tool, WFC0001 Polystyrene and Styrofoam Cutter with Max. Temp. - 350°C, Hot Wire Cutting Tool for DIY Projects (Kit of 3)

Very pleased with this item. For years I've cursed that foam packaging that so much stuff is packed in nowadays. It's hard to dispose of. To get it in the bin it's difficult to cut even with a sharp knife, and sawing it leaves a million little white bobbles that get everywhere. We've recently started getting our meat and fish from an online supplier. Lovely quality, but packed in large foam boxes and the prospect of dealing with them on a regular basis almost made me give up using the company. So I bought this, and what a pleasure it is to use. It comes with three fittings. Two wands of different lengths, and the bow shaped wire cutter which is what I use for the boxes. Slices through the 40 mm foam effortlessly, allowing me to cut the foam into small sizes suitable for a bin bag without a hint of mess. Brilliant! Mains supply, so no worrying about the battery running low, and comes with a spare wire. don't know how long it will last, but so far I love it. EDIT. 17th Dec 2025. I mentioned in my original review that I didn't know how long it would last. Turns out - about 5 years. It's just gone BANG. Literally. Big flash. Loud bang. Something internal in the plug has shorted and even split the plug! So. Don't know quite how to react. I must say, though, that it's been fantastically useful, during quite a hard life. It didn't do any harm when it went, and I'm going to get another. Wouldn't be without it now. I'm not even going to change my rating. Still a 5 star item for me. I just thought I'd mention this development.

Impressed. Purchased to cut some poly foam for creating scenery on a model railway. It basically works. Cuts straight through with little smoke or smell and makes a clean cut sealing the edges of the beads as it goes. Takes no effort and doesn't need to be pushed or pulled - just guided. Supplied with a spare length of wire if needed for the future. The plastic used for the handle and power brick is cheap and horrible, probably won't survive being dropped onto a hard surface. One serious negative point: There's a huge choice of similar products. I chose this one partly becasue it was listed as "buy in next 20 minutes for delivery by 10pm today". Once they'd taken my money and confirmed the order, surprise surprise, the confirmation says delivery by 10pm TOMORROW. It didn't make a huge difference, but it is not honest and is becoming prevelant on Amazon where items are similalrly listed and never delivered as the listing states.

Item was as described. Cut through foam boards with ease

This is the most flimsy tool! You cannot put any pressure on it all! I was using it to cut 6mm polystyrene and the D ring attachment broke driving it as slowly as possible with zero force and was so flimsy it became detached from the socket. Used the long saw and that broke too!Absolute crap.

Good price easy to order good quality delivery

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Brought this to carve polystyrene for our Christmas Village. I love using it - easy to carve with. I've not used the engraving and wand much but I'm sure they'll be just as useful.

Heats up super fast and gets really hot. Easy to use. Performs really well and doesn't break the bank. Very good quality.

Muy buena calidad, igual que las fotografías, funciona muy bien, excelente herramienta, a la ciudad de México llegó muy rápido

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Exelente producto.

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Funciona muy bien, hay que saber mover bien y sin prisa el alambre pero corta perfectamente