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  Topic: Finished my modified Protoform table!
Lagomorph

Replies: 2
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PostForum: 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: 5597

PostForum: 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 Smile

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: 10763

PostForum: 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
Views: 5769

PostForum: 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
Views: 5769

PostForum: 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: 3853

PostForum: 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: 10763

PostForum: 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: 10763

PostForum: 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: 3853

PostForum: 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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