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  Topic: My First Project
Fable

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PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:56 pm   Subject: My First Project
A Bit of tweaking later........

http://i.imgur.com/KQ5pz.gif

Fable
  Topic: My First Project
Fable

Replies: 12
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PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:26 am   Subject: My First Project
Hi Fredo

Oh yes I've seen the flip flop twist machine. Lovely bit of kit. I've looked at oven elements as well. Your addition of an ali plate to spread the heat more efficiently was an inspired mov ...
  Topic: My First Project
Fable

Replies: 12
Views: 7412

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:21 pm   Subject: My First Project
Hi there

Thanks for looking. OK then. The item I want to mold will be 8" x 8" x 3". I plan on using HIPS 1.5mm or 2mm thick. I'll know for certain once I try a few forms to see what ...
  Topic: My First Project
Fable

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Views: 7412

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:18 am   Subject: My First Project
Cheers.

I have just raided a discarded tumble dryer for its heating element.

(As a possible oven part)

There are 2 elements. Each element is comprised of 6mm Diameter (or slightly less) coils ...
  Topic: My First Project
Fable

Replies: 12
Views: 7412

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:49 pm   Subject: My First Project
Cheers. Here's a gif of the idea.

http://i.imgur.com/CaG9b.gif

Fable
  Topic: My First Project
Fable

Replies: 12
Views: 7412

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:22 pm   Subject: My First Project
Hi all

I plan on having a go at vacuum forming. Mainly to facilitate a model project I also plan on having a go at.

I've seen lots and lots of great DIY vacuum on here and else where and have co ...
  Topic: One Member, UK, For the use of.
Fable

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PostForum: Introduce Yourself   Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:25 pm   Subject: One Member, UK, For the use of.
Hi all

I'm in the UK and am toying with the idea of making my own Vacuum former set up.

It needs to be small, portable and above all I hope it will work Razz

Other than that I am also admirin ...
 
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