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Topic: mold help needed |
glenn201
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:54 pm Subject: mold help needed |
thanks for the help |
Topic: mold help needed |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 10850
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:07 pm Subject: mold help needed |
I use Polyester resin on wood/bondo molds but you can form over bare wood for a few parts. Many paints and varnishes get tacky when hot and you have to put messy mold releases on them. Use Polyester n ... |
Topic: mold help needed |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 10850
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:22 pm Subject: mold help needed |
ok i have made my molds from wood an coated it with bondo what can i use to seal the mold im vacuum forming polycarbonate |
Topic: mold help needed |
glenn201
Replies: 0
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:18 pm Subject: mold help needed |
ok i have made my molds from wood an coated it with bondo what can i use to seal the mold im forming polycarbonate |
Topic: 1/8 polycarbonate |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 10520
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:02 pm Subject: 1/8 polycarbonate |
i ended up shading the middle got the heat to the edge better its working thanks for the help |
Topic: 1/8 polycarbonate |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 10520
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:23 am Subject: 1/8 polycarbonate |
I got my vacuum former done what need to know is how hot do i need to get 1/8 polycarbonate to form it HELP please |
Topic: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 4642
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:46 pm Subject: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
I use ceramic floor tile.
hang it in steel t's for for drop cielings. grill lholes in it with a masonry drill and it works slick. reflects heat well, doesnt crack and wonr burn... this is pretty w ... |
Topic: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 4642
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:18 pm Subject: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
i guess it would be called a proto form machine |
Topic: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 4642
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:16 pm Subject: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
im making a 3X4 i plan on using AWG 22 Open Coil Nichrom wire where can i get the tile you are talking about |
Topic: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
glenn201
Replies: 5
Views: 4642
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:34 pm Subject: will this work to good a backer for my oven |
http://www.ceramicfiberonline.com/ceramic-fiber-board-ld-grade-16-7251002448/
looking for ideas |
Topic: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
glenn201
Replies: 8
Views: 6876
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 7:49 pm Subject: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
Thanks Fredo that was a lot of help what size Nichrome wire coil do you think i need im forming 1/8 inch lexan |
Topic: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
glenn201
Replies: 8
Views: 6876
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 7:08 pm Subject: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
i looked there but they dont make a 3X4 kit |
Topic: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
glenn201
Replies: 8
Views: 6876
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:46 pm Subject: My 2x4 Proto-Form, (As promised long ago) |
looks great i have made a 3X4 for the oven i used old oven elements it works
but not great i would love to see pics of yours |
Topic: drying moisture out of lexan |
glenn201
Replies: 16
Views: 13677
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:31 pm Subject: drying moisture out of lexan |
thanks a lot i think that could do it |
Topic: drying moisture out of lexan |
glenn201
Replies: 16
Views: 13677
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:25 pm Subject: drying moisture out of lexan |
I had to dry some ABS that had too high a moisture content. Not much to see but a plywood box with a door. I used "disc limit switches" that turn off at the desired temp but are cheap on Eba ... |
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