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Topic: Finished my modified Protoform table! |
Lagomorph
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:42 pm Subject: Finished my modified Protoform table! |
Thanks Crashmann!
I'm using ceramic infra red E-mitters from Tempco
http://www.tempco.com/Infrared/Ceramic%20Emitter%20Style%20CRH.html
And this heat controller from RK instruments. I used 2 of ... |
Topic: Finished my modified Protoform table! |
Lagomorph
Replies: 2
Views: 6597
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:22 am Subject: Finished my modified Protoform table! |
Here it is! It only took me a year and a half. I am a full time dad so chasing a toddler around takes most of my time and attention
Specs:
2 feet x 2 feet frame
25 ceramic elements
2 zone ... |
Topic: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
Lagomorph
Replies: 8
Views: 12056
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 11:53 pm Subject: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
I know this is an older post but finished my table. Works good!
I ended up using the coupler with rubber O ring described above to lock the platen down.
I used 1/4" wood strips arranged nea ... |
Topic: Help! Binding arms on protoform table |
Lagomorph
Replies: 2
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:33 am Subject: Help! Binding arms on protoform table |
I think I figured it out. The hinge point on one side is about 1/16" closer to the vertical frame than the other side. Its throwing the tension off.
I tried sanding down the sliders but I'll ... |
Topic: Help! Binding arms on protoform table |
Lagomorph
Replies: 2
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 6:16 am Subject: Help! Binding arms on protoform table |
Hi all, looking for some help / advice.
I'm almost done my frame for my protoform style table. I did change the measurements slightly to suit my application, but I built a mockup to make sure all t ... |
Topic: Hello from up north |
Lagomorph
Replies: 3
Views: 4003
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:07 pm Subject: Hello from up north |
Thanks Charlie.
You're totally right about the scooter parts. I figure vac forming will be cheaper than fiberglass in the long run, and I can use the table for other things too. |
Topic: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
Lagomorph
Replies: 8
Views: 12056
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:06 pm Subject: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
Thanks for the tips and feedback so far! |
Topic: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
Lagomorph
Replies: 8
Views: 12056
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:44 pm Subject: questions re: max height, swap platen plumbing and thickness |
Hi all, I bought the Protoform plans a few years back, and I'm building a small table for personal use.
I had a couple questions I was hoping to get some feedback on:
I can't seem to find in the ... |
Topic: Hello from up north |
Lagomorph
Replies: 3
Views: 4003
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:37 pm Subject: Hello from up north |
Hi all, new to this forum but been around a while in prop and costume circles.
I built a table way back (over + wood frame + foam seal + shop vac) but now building something more consistent. Prima ... |
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