I use a 4x8 piece of 1.5 inch thick XPS foam as a sacrificial cutting board when cutting down plywood. I don't use it a whole bunch, but it is super handy to have around. But storing it is a complete pain. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking about cutting it down into either 2 2x8 sections or 3 16"x 8 sections and somehow attaching them to the inside of my garage doors. My barn has two 9x8 doors, so the 8 foot piece would fit between the rollers. I was thinking about magnetic swivel hooks with bungie cords around each piece and just let them swing below the door as it opens(my garage door follow my cathedral ceiling) if I cut it into 2 pieces. Or making some lightweight brackets I could slide the 16" pieces in along the inside of the doors. Any better suggestions? Cut down, each piece will only weigh like 2 pounds each, so I don't think the door springs and openers would even notice.
Storing sacrificial XPS Foam
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jar944
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I used to just leave it on top of the plywood bunk, or in the vertical plywood stack. Though I'm assuming neither of those are applicable.
How about screwing it to the ceiling as extra insulation if it's rarely used?
That said I don't see any issues cutting it down.
How about screwing it to the ceiling as extra insulation if it's rarely used?
That said I don't see any issues cutting it down.
Miss the Pontiacs
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When using the foam what type of counter are you protecting? If it is simply a legged table attach underneath table top and cut accordingly.
I currently either cut on the ground, or the last cuts, I needed 3 pieces of 30 inch wide plywood, so I laid the last piece I cut on a couple of saw horses, put the foam on top, then cut the other two pieces. Then I laid the foam on the ground and cut the final piece. That way I didn't have to get down on the ground for all 3 cuts and my back and knees like that.
Instead of brackets, you could use some bungee cords permanently attached to the garage door. Slide in one side of the foam under the bungee, then slide the other end under the other bungee.
Miss the Pontiacs
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Would this work? I built mine for the ducting/hose for my dust collector. 
PWC Repair
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I have a pair of saw horses like these. You just put a 2x6 on edge between them in those nifty end slots. That puts your material high enough you can cut whatever you want and not worry about it. Just fold 'em up and throw 'em under a bench when not in use.
