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Topic: ABS Sheets For Sale |
mpmurray
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Views: 4250
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Forum: Trading Post Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:25 pm Subject: ABS Sheets For Sale |
I have six 24x24 Black ABS sheets.
Each is 1/8" thick. One side smooth, other side textured 'haircell.'
$5/each or all six for $25
Shipping & Handling is $5 for single....or $10 for a ... |
Topic: Tool for cutting/sawing thick molded plastic? |
mpmurray
Replies: 8
Views: 2949
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:49 pm Subject: Tool for cutting/sawing thick molded plastic? |
I thought about a bandsaw, but I need to make a horizontal cut, whereas a bandsaw blade is vertical. My mold is bowl-shaped. So I need to go around the perimeter with a horizontally-oriented cut. O ... |
Topic: Tool for cutting/sawing thick molded plastic? |
mpmurray
Replies: 8
Views: 2949
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:59 am Subject: Tool for cutting/sawing thick molded plastic? |
I'm trying to figure out how to cut my 3/8" thick abs plastic after it's vacu formed. It's tough stuff! Considering an electric tool (e.g. rotozip).
Does anybody have experience or ideas for ... |
Topic: Need specs for choosing vacuum pump |
mpmurray
Replies: 8
Views: 3311
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:42 pm Subject: Need specs for choosing vacuum pump |
Can anyone provide me with specs for choosing a vacuum pump? I have a 21x26 platen table and a 40-gal water tank for vac storage. I do 1/8inch ABS.
The 'micron' spec is common on Ebay, but I am ... |
Topic: Operation of Check Valve & Supplier of Valve & Guage |
mpmurray
Replies: 15
Views: 5588
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:34 pm Subject: Operation of Check Valve & Supplier of Valve & Guage |
My current check valve (from Lowe's plumbing section) closes and allows no more vacuum pull for the tank. I'm wondering if the tank vac pressure get so strong that the valve is prevented from opening ... |
Topic: Large Vacuum Air Tank |
mpmurray
Replies: 50
Views: 22815
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:43 pm Subject: Hot Water Tank |
Charlie,
Nice going with getting a tank so quickly! Since my first reply, I've discovered some junk inside my tank (pvc pipe, broken element, and calcium chunks). I'll be getting all that out som ... |
Topic: A New Large Custom Oven |
mpmurray
Replies: 1
Views: 3197
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:59 pm Subject: A New Large Custom Oven |
I just completed a large oven for vacuum forming. The base is 33.25" x 29.25". The forming size is 30.25" by 26.25". I placed sheet metal on the Hardibacker board (nasty dust - wore a mask). My the ... |
Topic: Large Vacuum Air Tank |
mpmurray
Replies: 50
Views: 22815
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:59 am Subject: Hot Water Tank |
It sounds like you found a tank. I just want to say - in case anyone is looking for a hot water tank - I just got a used hot water tank. Owners frequently replace these with new ones because their l ... |
Topic: My sheet of plastic: How much bigger than my mold? |
mpmurray
Replies: 3
Views: 3793
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:00 pm Subject: My sheet of plastic: How much bigger than my mold? |
Thanks Charlie,
I'll be doing, you'll never guess...........a guitar bowl. I haven't gotten into sci-fi as most people here seem to do. Doing some of the stormtroopers or whatever would be cool, ... |
Topic: My sheet of plastic: How much bigger than my mold? |
mpmurray
Replies: 3
Views: 3793
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:19 pm Subject: My sheet of plastic: How much bigger than my mold? |
I'm about to try building a vacform system. Trying to decide on platen and oven size. How much of a plastic sheet margin is needed eminating out from mold?
For example, if I have a 20x20 mold - s ... |
Topic: Can vacutable work with ABS on a very simple mold? |
mpmurray
Replies: 3
Views: 3947
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:40 pm Subject: Can vacutable work with ABS on a very simple mold? |
My vacuforming plans are to work only with ABS (.125" thick) to make large rounded guitar backs. I don't need any detail.
I've read there may be some issues with ABS and this machine - shortcoming ... |
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