I love finding cake tools that are intended for other uses. I asked my dh to help me cut a 12 inch round cake board out of foamcore. He pulled out his drywall circle cutter. Not only does it make a perfect circle but it cuts through the foam with no mess. Simply choose the size of circle you want and use the tool like a math compass. If you are using the thicker foamcore you can turn it over and trace on the other side too and viola a nice circle board ready to use.

That is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing...I see a trip to Home Depot in the near future for me!

Hi mommyofseven it is great finding new cool tools. Between my grandchildren (playdough) and son (drywall) I have alot of interesting things in my tool box.

There are alot of drywall tools that are perfect for decorating.

wonderful tip!! Thank you!!

How cool. Thanks for the tip.

Wow, that's great! Yes, I'll have to get one. Thanks!!

Thanks for sharing this!

Well, after reading Mommyfoseven's post, I purchased my own drywall circle cutter and wouldn't trade it for anything. Works great!

Yay!!! So glad I found this thread!!! Thank you for sharing that. I HATE using a an exacto to cut my boards (not the little one, but the bigger one that's easier to grip) - it's so hard to get the edges smooth.

My honey just got something new added to his list...

Thanks for the great tip!

(Drool drool...) I WANT ONE.... (drool drool...)

bobwonderbuns.........thanks for making me lol at your comment!!!!! I also wouldn't mind one , I've yet to try the foam cord board. Is it sturdy to stack tiers on? I love using the large plastic plumbers pipe for making ribbons and bows.

Another cake gadget..YEAH!! Thanks for sharing this...it is sooo hard for me to cut foamcore I will have to make a run to Home Depot for sure.

Thanks for sharing, it is so cool. I have been looking for a tool like this to cut baking paper for the bottom of the pans. Oh god, I am so excited I might go and buy it tonight.

I know you can buy scrapbooking cutters that cut circles similar to this. I am guessing though a drywall tool is a lot cheaper!!

I've officially added this to my Christmas wish list, besides a hacksaw and Xacto knife. My family is starting to wonder about me! Awesome idea!

Oh wow - I could have used one of those about an hour ago!!

wow thank you so much for sharing this tool!

lowes ...here i come

I used to use a hacksaw for cutting dowels. Now I just use a fab pair of secatuers!

Home Depot..here I come!! HOw much do these range about?? Just curious! Thanks for the awesome tip..and can you cut other shapes with this besides just round?

Ever been to the "cake board store" and can't decide which sizes of boards to buy, and in what amounts? Will I do 10 12 inch cakes this month? Will I do 4 10 inch cakes in the next 3 months? Who the heck knows?

Seriously...how much easier is it to just buy foam core and be able to cut it out easily and less messily?

I should SOOOO write infomercials...but really, OP...great find.

Thanks for posting.

Hey Mommyofseven, is there a brand name on that cutter? And how much did it cost (if you don't mind me asking)?

oooh! I want one!

just added it to my amazon wish list

(someone asked how much they are, The one on amazon is about $11)

Yes but are they food safe?

And even better, it looks like there's a hole in the center. (Thinking SPS of course!)