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  Topic: Helmet forming Question
Solo

Replies: 5
Views: 2687

PostForum: 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: 3237

PostForum: 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: 3874

PostForum: 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: 3874

PostForum: 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: 5360

PostForum: 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: 1781

PostForum: 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: 1781

PostForum: 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: 4582

PostForum: 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: 3662

PostForum: 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: 4804

PostForum: 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: 4826

PostForum: 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: 2801

PostForum: Introduce Yourself   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:44 am   Subject: Hello
welcome...
  Topic: MDF Endor Commando Donut mold
Solo

Replies: 10
Views: 6155

PostForum: 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: 6155

PostForum: 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: 6155

PostForum: 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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