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Topic: Possible Pump |
lobosmedic
Replies: 2
Views: 1605
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:19 pm Subject: Possible Pump |
I guess thats one way to look at it, but its not just all the money. I won't have the time to work on anything until during winter break anyway as the semester keeps me and my wife busy. Winter brea ... |
Topic: Possible Pump |
lobosmedic
Replies: 2
Views: 1605
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:59 am Subject: Possible Pump |
So I'm going to be building my machine this winter break and have been doing some poking around the local auctions here for a pump, didn't think I would have much luck, but then found this. I will he ... |
Topic: My 2 X 3 Design (pic heavy) |
lobosmedic
Replies: 90
Views: 41980
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:05 am Subject: My 2 X 3 Design (pic heavy) |
Eureka, success!
I'm glad it's going well for you, you could have almost formed a part out of plastic sheet and that dyson!
Is that floral foam I see, hmm, looks strikingly familiar to a TK han ... |
Topic: Hardi Backer and Cement Board |
lobosmedic
Replies: 38
Views: 46549
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:25 pm Subject: Hardi Backer and Cement Board |
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The website isn't working, so you may want to try calling them.[/quote]
your guess is good as mine, as he said the site is down and I tried the number twice and got a "thi ... |
Topic: Best ANH TK Reference? |
lobosmedic
Replies: 12
Views: 3587
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:51 pm Subject: Best ANH TK Reference? |
There are discrepancies with all fan made to some degree, but I don't have any armor around me to go off of. If someone wouldn't mind pulling measurements off of their F/X and sending them my way I c ... |
Topic: Best ANH TK Reference? |
lobosmedic
Replies: 12
Views: 3587
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:08 pm Subject: Best ANH TK Reference? |
Thank you all for your help, Felixx you weren't overlooked either, I've gotten those from an email from Jim and they are very helpful indeed. It's different though seeing it in profile and in ac ... |
Topic: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
lobosmedic
Replies: 25
Views: 27173
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:53 pm Subject: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
Awesome, thats so cool to know someone with the originals! The best of luck and I can't wait to see this progress. |
Topic: Best ANH TK Reference? |
lobosmedic
Replies: 12
Views: 3587
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:49 pm Subject: Best ANH TK Reference? |
I'm sure that you all have your preferences and I was wondering, for those that have made their molds, what reference photos were the best help? I'm wanting to make molds closest to those of an ANH t ... |
Topic: Clear plastic for faceshield. |
lobosmedic
Replies: 3
Views: 1736
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:04 pm Subject: .040 PETG |
0.040 PETG has worked for this guy in the past, it vac formed rather easily. He said it cuts nice but isn't as stiff as Lexan or acrylic but suited his purpose well which was costuming helmet visor. ... |
Topic: Quick and Easy Technique |
lobosmedic
Replies: 2
Views: 4034
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:43 am Subject: Quick and Easy Technique |
Glad you liked it Doug, I'm pretty sure it would last a while, its like the floral craft foam in walmart which is pretty solid.
Even if you didn't want to vac off of the foam in a hi vac system, ... |
Topic: Quick and Easy Technique |
lobosmedic
Replies: 2
Views: 4034
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Forum: Mold Making Tips Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:06 am Subject: Quick and Easy Technique |
For those of you who don't have a shop, garage, or like myself are stuck in an apartment with a small porch and early winter, this may be of use.
While trolling for TK info I came across this met ... |
Topic: Finally Building Tommorow! |
lobosmedic
Replies: 2
Views: 1857
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:04 pm Subject: Finally Building Tommorow! |
Hey all, just wanted to let you know that I will finally be building my vac table tomorrow based off of the pics/tip/plans and ideas provided within here, and the mother site. It will be me and the b ... |
Topic: New, of course |
lobosmedic
Replies: 5
Views: 3020
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:03 pm Subject: New, of course |
Just wanting to say thanks to all the great people that make this site possible, with awesome info, pics and inspiration I'll be able to get my troopers feet on the ground and battle ready!
A ... |
Topic: Minimum Vacuum needed? |
lobosmedic
Replies: 5
Views: 2429
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:02 pm Subject: Great to hear |
Thanks guys, I feel better about my vacuum, now to the setup!
I'll be posting some drawings after I get them done on Sunday, and I've made contact with my local habitat restore and hoping to g ... |
Topic: Minimum Vacuum needed? |
lobosmedic
Replies: 5
Views: 2429
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:13 pm Subject: Minimum Vacuum needed? |
Hey all,
I'm new to the site and this is my first post. I should do an intro, but got so excited I had to post. I'm a college dad, and was biking around the apartment complex at the university m ... |
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