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Topic: Better sanding tools... |
Vortilon
Replies: 11
Views: 3302
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:39 am Subject: Better sanding tools... |
I find straight and 90 degree Dotco die grinders with 3M rol loc sanding discs makes sculpting MDF a dream. They are a little compressed air hungry but good for tool and die making.
Rick |
Topic: Sad about Hobbymolding forum |
Vortilon
Replies: 1
Views: 1322
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:26 am Subject: Sad about Hobbymolding forum |
Hello all
I have been away with many family health issues. I have missed being involved with the forming community and chatting with all you guys. Have been contacted by a fella that wants some lense ... |
Topic: funky vacuum forming of "airplanes" (RC model and |
Vortilon
Replies: 3
Views: 5119
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:26 am Subject: funky vacuum forming of "airplanes" (RC model and |
I suggested that the starship modeler use a vacuum formed styrene skin to cover the model. I think he likes the idea, should make for a easier kit to build. |
Topic: some pictures, my machine |
Vortilon
Replies: 6
Views: 4018
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:13 am Subject: some pictures, my machine |
The tank is a 18,000 cu in low pressure (400psi) stainless steel O2 tank from a KC-97 airplane. I found it years ago in a scrap yard for 50 dollars. They were made in smaller sizes also and can still ... |
Topic: fun with craft foam (EVA foam), w/pictures |
Vortilon
Replies: 12
Views: 45190
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:34 pm Subject: fun with craft foam (EVA foam), w/pictures |
Great stuff thanks!! You inspire me to build a more complex over under machine. Thanks for the link to the Starship modeler I have been helping him with some of his aerodynamic difficulties. I have as ... |
Topic: wiring oven questions |
Vortilon
Replies: 26
Views: 6757
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:59 pm Subject: Re: temperature controls |
I'd expect this to be a problem if the oven is way too hot for a given plastic (such as vinyls), and the plastic is not very thin. For example, I'm playing around with vacuum forming 1/4" Sintra ... |
Topic: some pictures, my machine |
Vortilon
Replies: 6
Views: 4018
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:17 am Subject: some pictures, my machine |
Thanks Rockwerks, the basic frame started out as a steam table I built for my cafe and then was used as a workbench at my home garage and now it has found it's true calling. Keep it simple. Be sure to ... |
Topic: wiring oven questions |
Vortilon
Replies: 26
Views: 6757
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:06 am Subject: wiring oven questions |
I used the keep it simple theory. Doug W who sold me the heater for my unit said he sells alot of the thermostatic controllers for the ovens because the customers want them however he said they are no ... |
Topic: some pictures, my machine |
Vortilon
Replies: 6
Views: 4018
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:26 am Subject: some pictures, my machine |
Thought I'd post some pictures of my machine and the parts I have made with it. One is an aircraft lens and the other a transmission shift lever cover for a Sunbeam Alpine. Both parts I had webbing di ... |
Topic: new guy |
Vortilon
Replies: 2
Views: 1565
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:32 am Subject: new guy |
Hello all
My name is Rick. Kinda new at forming will try to ask reasonable questions.
Thanks |
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