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Topic: My First Project |
Fable
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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Forum: 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
Other than that I am also admirin ... |
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