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Since I started using foam about 5 years ago I've cut it w/just about everything that everyone here has used. Plus the best & fastest way is w/a 4" grinding wheel & then a small round brush on a Dremel tool to do all of the finish work. That's only on mountains & hills. As far as roadbed, I don't use the stuff. I never covered it w/any kind of plaster. Just latex paint w/the color of your choice. I always wore a dust mask & wore safety goggles & had my shop vac running all the time I was doing the cutting. <br />Now, I don't use any kind of foam for anything. I use Celotex ceiling tiles cut to all sizes. <br />Still have to wear a dust mask & safety goggles. But, it's not static like foam & cleans up a lot easier & looks like real rock & strata & I get it free at my local lumber yard. I get the damaged 2ft by 4ft pcs & then cut them to my specs.
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