We have a mat cutter that I use to cut foam core.  As
long as the blade is sharp it cuts foam core
perfectly.

Kim Kenney

--- Christine Dwyer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Two questions:
>
> 1. Where can one purchase a classroom-type maps on
> spring rollers (where
> several maps can be mounted one in front of the
> other)?  We looking for U.S.
> historical maps (i.e., U.S. political
> boundaries/borders in 1700, 1800,
> etc.).  I have found current U.S. maps on spring
> rollers, but not ones that
> show the development of U.S.
> borders/states/acquisitions of land/etc. over
> time.  Any leads would be appreciated!
>
> 2. We mount our signage on foam core for temporary
> exhibitions -- (similar
> to dry mounting, except we use a cool adhesive).  I
> would like to purchase a
> new tool to cut the foam core (we currently cut it
> by hand with an X-acto
> blade and metal clamp/ruler). Some have suggested
> purchasing a matte cutter
> (like those used by framers) and others swear by
> using a heavy duty paper
> trimmer that has the ability to cardboard, textiles,
> etc.  Perhaps I was not
> using a trimmer that was "heavy-duty enough," but I
> found that the trimmer
> did not produce a clean cut -- it crushed the edges.
>  Is there a tool
> specifically designed to cut foam core?  What have
> others found
> successful/unsuccessful?
>
> Thanks for any and all input.
>
> Christy
>
> C.M. Dwyer
> Stanly County Museum
>
>
>
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McKinley Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
Canton OH  44708
330-455-7043
"IT'S MUSIC TO MY EARS" on view through February 23, 2003
McKinley Day - January 25, 2003

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