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  Topic: trim press plans
fast_monte

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PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:51 am   Subject: trim press plans
I have trimmed up to 0.15 PETG with the flange trimmer.
  Topic: trim press plans
fast_monte

Replies: 15
Views: 8327

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:30 pm   Subject: trim press plans
Here is a picture:
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q363/fbodyhappe/flangetrimmer.jpg

Note that I used the nub left over from the parting tool to do the scoring.

These work too. http://www ...
  Topic: trim press plans
fast_monte

Replies: 15
Views: 8327

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:12 pm   Subject: trim press plans
I have also made a flange trimming tool to trim parts that need a flange.

Use a piece of bar stock twice the diameter of the desired flange, center drill it to accept a piece of music wire, drill ...
  Topic: "rectifier" a.k.a. power diode heat control
fast_monte

Replies: 12
Views: 17595

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:51 am   Subject: "rectifier" a.k.a. power diode heat control
http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=18392+DI

Here is the same diode for $3.50 they have lots of other cool stuff too.
  Topic: trim press plans
fast_monte

Replies: 15
Views: 8327

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:16 am   Subject: trim press plans
Do a search for "copy carver".

With this machine you can trace a shape blank on one side and trim the parts on the other. It is very quick.
  Topic: Female Vac Mold Creation
fast_monte

Replies: 15
Views: 13096

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:01 am   Subject: Female Vac Mold Creation
Do you have a picture of a ship that has been built from your mold yet?
  Topic: Metal working tool saga
fast_monte

Replies: 20
Views: 17727

PostForum: Fabrication Techniques   Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:30 am   Subject: Metal working tool saga
Hey Dean,

How about an update on how the saw is working out?
  Topic: Where do you buy modeling clay?
fast_monte

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Views: 8984

PostForum: Mold Making Tips   Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:46 am   Subject: Where do you buy modeling clay?
Another way to go may be machinable wax, you can make your own check out this thread. http://www.tk560.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=967

James
  Topic: Metal working tool saga
fast_monte

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Views: 17727

PostForum: Fabrication Techniques   Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:49 am   Subject: Metal working tool saga
I would also recomend buying a couple of these blades, http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=240-4933&PMPXNO=21108757&PARTPG=INLMK32


Band - Saw Blades & Saws Blade Length: 5 Ft. ...
  Topic: Metal working tool saga
fast_monte

Replies: 20
Views: 17727

PostForum: Fabrication Techniques   Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:46 am   Subject: Metal working tool saga
The cuts are usually ready to weld. Some time on softer metals you may get a little sliver of metal that you can tear off with your fingers. It cuts 45 degrees angles nicely. Be sure to get a bimeta ...
  Topic: Metal working tool saga
fast_monte

Replies: 20
Views: 17727

PostForum: Fabrication Techniques   Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:41 am   Subject: Metal working tool saga
I bought one of these from HarborFreight.com and have not looked back.

HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/93700-93799/93762.gif

Three speeds ...
  Topic: Forming Video =)
fast_monte

Replies: 21
Views: 6525

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:22 pm   Subject: Forming Video =)
Using the RIT dye is a great idea. You can also use cheap craft paint from Wal-Mart and paint the inside of the covers for solid colors. If you spray the paint with an air brush it looks pretty good. ...
  Topic: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days
fast_monte

Replies: 148
Views: 64433

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:13 am   Subject: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days
Inventer,

What type if plastic are you using? (PVC, PET, PETE?) I Posted a video of my machine in this thread: http://www.tk560.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=6966#6966
I will have to add the video ...
  Topic: Roll fed 2' X 4' machine video
fast_monte

Replies: 1
Views: 1754

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:04 am   Subject: Roll fed 2' X 4' machine video
I finely got around to posting some video of my machine in action. Within 5 minutes of plugging the machine in, I can make the first pull. Without working too quickly, (with good molds), I can make ...
  Topic: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days
fast_monte

Replies: 148
Views: 64433

PostForum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff   Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:24 am   Subject: Fully operational 2'x4' production machine built in 7 days
Inventer:

Also if you wouldn't mind letting us in on the kind of plastic you are using and where you got it. I make clamshell packages with my machine and I am almost out of plastic. I had one of ...
 
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