www.TK560.com

I don't see why not... if it's got the CFM and can pull a strong enough vac it doesn't really matter HOW it does it, LOL.

And, the dry vane type means no oil mist when you use it.... a battle I am ...

Drilling holes was fun.. LOL, but not that bad. I got a pile of 1/8" cobalt drill bits on ebay cheap. Again, slow speed and lots of pressure... as Patternman says, it work hardens quickly so you ...

Fredo has a cool thread on his oven build, and 93RMW pondered about using reflective material for an oven instead of the usual Hardi Backer so I figured I'd pop this thread up with my thoughts and exp ...

Yeah, I have been re-thinking the automated controls. While I still think the idea has merit, sometimes KISS (Keeps it simple, stupid!) is the best way to go. I was also thinking, if you use a 2 stage ...

I haven't done much ABS, but I have done some with my table. I had no problems with 1/8th ABS.

I'm not sure more heat is the answer... I've read that too much will burn the plastic before it gets s ...

That seems like a lot of heat. I have a 24x32, I think I have it running at 3200 watts. (Two coils nested.. one is 1200 watts, the other 2000 so I have some temp options.. 1200/2000/3200) 4.something ...

Looks like a good start! All welded together?

I take it there will be a part that slides between the two close together uprights that keeps everything square as the frame slides up and down?

I'm ...

Overall I would like as "Automatic" a system as possible. I'm making this small one both for demo purposes (Makers meetings, local sci-fi conventions, etc) and as a "Walk up and use it ...

Not sure yet... propably a cheap HF one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-cfm-vacuum-pump-98076.html

On sale for 79.99... would be about $64 with 20% cupon.

I have a 24x32 I've already built... over/under, stainless steel oven, dual stage vac using an ungodly vac pump (21 CFM) and no air tank.

I want to make a baby brother to it, using 12x16 sheets (1/ ...

I have one.... I made a lid from Lexan... I heard (somewhere) that acrylic could be dangerous because it can shatter. Lexan flexes.

I think it's about 1/2" thick. I used one of the router bits ...

Nope, they can't be used online. Sad

But, here's another one... (Not mine, from another forum.)

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?week=909&campaign=RetailC&page= ...

As best I can tell the cooupon is generic. (Unless my customer number really is 9999999999999 ) So, here's a link. Smile

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?week=809&campa ...

Yeah, that was the deal with the lathe too.. was on sale for $550 and I was cheezed I couldn't buy it online or over the phone and use the 20% Coupon.

But, in calling around the stores hoping agai ...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93547

If you score a 20% coupon (Sign up for the newsletter) that's only about $10.

They have been mighty free with the coupons ...