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Topic: Stormtrooper helmet undercutting |
Tarohn
Replies: 1
Views: 3985
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:08 pm Subject: Stormtrooper helmet undercutting |
I am in the process of making my helmet and I am trying to figure out how to get past the undercutting of the chin area. |
Topic: Blaxmyth diagram question |
Tarohn
Replies: 4
Views: 5447
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:35 pm Subject: Blaxmyth diagram question |
Yeah, you're right on that......
Does it make sense that the Dome Side Profile would be almost 10" front to back? I thought that was big but maybe not. If 10" works, then it might be an eng ... |
Topic: Blaxmyth diagram question |
Tarohn
Replies: 4
Views: 5447
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:04 pm Subject: Blaxmyth diagram question |
In that same selection with the diagrams on grid paper there's a ruler in a pict titled Hand - 03.
Yes I thought about it being metric as well so. I thought 1 small box might = 1CM so that would ... |
Topic: Blaxmyth diagram question |
Tarohn
Replies: 4
Views: 5447
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:48 pm Subject: Blaxmyth diagram question |
I was reviewing the blaxmyth molds and design techniques and had a quick question. On page 2 it gives a very good diagram on the grid paper but I just wanted to know if anyone knew for sure what scale ... |
Topic: PSI of vacuum tank |
Tarohn
Replies: 11
Views: 4379
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:04 pm Subject: PSI of vacuum tank |
just for curiosity, why go through the fuss of building your own tank? it seems like the raw materials would cost almost as much as buying one, never mind the labor...
I am sure that normally the ... |
Topic: PSI of vacuum tank |
Tarohn
Replies: 11
Views: 4379
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:30 pm Subject: PSI of vacuum tank |
I am leaning toward a tank that will be about 30 gallons. I have access to steel to about 1 inch thick. I will run the numbers but I am sure that it will be fine. |
Topic: My Vac Former |
Tarohn
Replies: 6
Views: 3110
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:29 pm Subject: My Vac Former |
I like your design. Very nice and compact and looks like it will work well with your application. I was curious though when the frame is up near the oven what keeps it up. I did not see any locking m ... |
Topic: PSI of vacuum tank |
Tarohn
Replies: 11
Views: 4379
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:41 pm Subject: PSI of vacuum tank |
the magic number seems to be 25 inches, less than that and sometimes you will lack detail, of course, thats for PETG and ABS. Other plastics are much more forgiving and need far less vacuum
Wow so ... |
Topic: PSI of vacuum tank |
Tarohn
Replies: 11
Views: 4379
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:07 pm Subject: PSI of vacuum tank |
I know I saw this somewhere but I can not find the post again. What PSI are you pulling your storage tank down to for the vacuum? |
Topic: Testing with .040 High Impact Styrene |
Tarohn
Replies: 3
Views: 1895
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:16 pm Subject: Testing with .040 High Impact Styrene |
Thanks stormtrooperguy I had no idea I needed it to be that thick. I am still making my former and I was simply going by the guide on this sight for the thickness I would need.
"For trooper ... |
Topic: Testing with .040 High Impact Styrene |
Tarohn
Replies: 3
Views: 1895
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:14 pm Subject: Testing with .040 High Impact Styrene |
I know that for most armor I am going to need .060 and .080 but I was curious if anyone had any experience with the .040. I was thinking about ordering some of it to use for my test pulls and to waste ... |
Topic: Amount of space in the box for the platen |
Tarohn
Replies: 3
Views: 2385
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:45 pm Subject: Re: Amount of space in the box for the platen |
Thanks. Thats pretty much what I was thinking so I will go with a small area. I am going with a shop vac for now with plans to upgrade at a later date. |
Topic: Amount of space in the box for the platen |
Tarohn
Replies: 3
Views: 2385
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:06 pm Subject: Amount of space in the box for the platen |
I am at the point where I am going to be putting the entire thing together but was curious if the amount of air space in the box that the platen sets on makes a difference. I am going to be having my ... |
Topic: New Person to vacuum forming. |
Tarohn
Replies: 3
Views: 2270
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:12 pm Subject: New Person to vacuum forming. |
I have been looking for a hobby that is in a reasonable price range. That is also not time specific and can be done at a person own place. I also love how it appears that there is no "right" ... |
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