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Topic: Helmet forming Question |
Solo
Replies: 5
Views: 2705
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:25 am Subject: Helmet forming Question |
I have a question as well regarding this topic as well, sorry Zep...
I guess we will bot have to wait for an answer.
Can you pull helmet parts ie. shell with a 5 HP shop vac, or will you need a hi ... |
Topic: My first steps |
Solo
Replies: 6
Views: 3374
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:31 am Subject: My first steps |
Welcome to the forum, it sounds like you have a very interesting project going on. I look forward to see how you make out with it. |
Topic: Kanthal Gauze Heating Elements |
Solo
Replies: 5
Views: 3905
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:57 am Subject: Kanthal Gauze Heating Elements |
I didn't think it would be possible, but it was worth a shot to ask. We use it at my work to layer inbetween platinum gauze to make large gauze pads that is used as a catalysts in the fertilyzer indu ... |
Topic: Kanthal Gauze Heating Elements |
Solo
Replies: 5
Views: 3905
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:17 pm Subject: Kanthal Gauze Heating Elements |
Has anyone ever know of a design using gauze (heavy wire mesh) as a heating element.
I have access to Kanthal gauze at work, and it would be nice to utalize this material in a heater design. Es ... |
Topic: My first silicone moldmaking & resin pouring experience! |
Solo
Replies: 12
Views: 5424
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:39 am Subject: My first silicone moldmaking & resin pouring experience! |
Great job...
Where did you get your kit, and how much was it?
Also how well will the resin will hold up when vacuum forming? |
Topic: Question about Forming Surface... |
Solo
Replies: 2
Views: 1796
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:34 am Subject: Question about Forming Surface... |
Thanks, I will give that a try.
Does the silicone form a tight seal ? |
Topic: Question about Forming Surface... |
Solo
Replies: 2
Views: 1796
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:15 am Subject: Question about Forming Surface... |
I just started building the forming surface with my son. I am getting ready to assemble the forming surface. What should I use to adhere the aluminun top cover to the MDF board.
Also, should I ... |
Topic: webber grill? |
Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 4622
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:57 am Subject: webber grill? |
If your married, I wouldn't reccomend useing the kitchen oven. You will never hear the end of it if you stink up the house. |
Topic: HIS , HIPS |
Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 3695
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:54 am Subject: HIS , HIPS |
I think it is also commonly used for plastic milk cartons, but could be wrong. |
Topic: potters clay as your mold? |
Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 5550
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:52 am Subject: potters clay as your mold? |
If you do try it, please let us know how it worked for you.
I really don't know, but maybe you could use your clay mold and form a negative wax casting, and then make a plaster mold out of the cast ... |
Topic: pocketmodel TCG anyone? |
Solo
Replies: 2
Views: 5127
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Forum: Star Wars Talk Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:48 am Subject: pocketmodel TCG anyone? |
Look cool, maybe I will pick up a few packs so me and my son can play. |
Topic: Hello |
Solo
Replies: 4
Views: 2896
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:44 am Subject: Hello |
welcome... |
Topic: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
Solo
Replies: 10
Views: 6326
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:34 am Subject: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
Thanks
Everyone here has been real helpful. I am hoping to get started with everything this weekend. I actually have some MDF laying around and I want to dive into the mold making since it appear ... |
Topic: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
Solo
Replies: 10
Views: 6326
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:53 am Subject: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
Do you use regular carpenter glue? |
Topic: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
Solo
Replies: 10
Views: 6326
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:21 pm Subject: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold |
It looks great, do only glue the MDF board together or do you nail the inside portions with a brad nailer to help hold it all together? |
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