Just a quick note to let folks know that Cakesafe.com is having a big sale right now. 20% off the cakesafes. I just bought my 2nd one. After having several deliveries the same day this past week in this god awful heat, I decided I need at least 2 of them. I LOVE my cakesafe! (and the venues all know me as the cake lady with the VERY COOL delivery box!) It is one of the most used and best quality tools I own. I will now have 2!

Could you tell me if you know; would the metal center dowel rod be able to penetrate 1/2 inch foam core cake boards?

Absolutely, that is what I use. (and I use bubble tea straws for supports)