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Topic: Gentlemen....I have achieved tankdom. |
plasticfan
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:55 am Subject: Gentlemen....I have achieved tankdom. |
After searching for almost 6 months....in a week, I learned my neighbor was throwing out a water heater tank providing me with one, and our resident crashman provided me with a local lead that resulte ... |
Topic: vac sources, pipe sizes, flow rates, and scaling up or down |
plasticfan
Replies: 13
Views: 5974
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:56 pm Subject: vac sources, pipe sizes, flow rates, and scaling up or down |
Ya know, one could earn a degree from the stuff discussed here. Im still trying to find a tank and you guys are hashing out the quantum physics of vac forming the Giza pyrmid.
If you can, reme ... |
Topic: some pictures, my machine |
plasticfan
Replies: 6
Views: 4054
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:49 pm Subject: some pictures, my machine |
Vortilon
What kind of (yello) tank is that under the table?
That might be a lead for those of us seeking tanks.
Great photos btw.
Plasticfan |
Topic: PLEASE POST PHOTO(S) OF YOUR WATER HEATER TANKS |
plasticfan
Replies: 9
Views: 3872
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:47 pm Subject: PLEASE POST PHOTO(S) OF YOUR WATER HEATER TANKS |
I think I may have possibly found one or two tanks after almost 6 months of looking (insane)
....but I would like those of you who own water heater tanks for your vac tables to share some photos ... |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:54 pm Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
Well as the original author of this thread I am going to chime in here.
This is a great quote to begin my likely inane diatribe on:
My main point in this stuff is that you shouldn't think of ... |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:11 am Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
so the moral to the story is dont drink beer in a vacuum. Your beer gut may suck in.
Few thoughts over the past few days I thougth Id share.
First, a propane tank and any other apparently &qu ... |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:18 pm Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
A few more thoughts:
--Lets see if we can determine the guage thickness of a water heater tank and a propane tank. My gut is telling me they must be close---I cant possibly see why a water heat ... |
Topic: plumbing for 2-stage |
plasticfan
Replies: 18
Views: 6663
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:09 pm Subject: plumbing for 2-stage |
ah, I see. Makes sense. |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:07 pm Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
I agree the rust issue....or better put the oxidation issue via humidity which is invariably part of many areas in the US, is a serious concern for an otherwise thinner tank.
As for the Craigstlist ... |
Topic: Water Heater (aka vac tank) will buy, trade etc |
plasticfan
Replies: 1
Views: 4256
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:49 pm Subject: Water Heater (aka vac tank) will buy, trade etc |
shoot me a PM if you have one or stumble on one in the continental states
thanks much
Plasticfan |
Topic: plumbing for 2-stage |
plasticfan
Replies: 18
Views: 6663
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:45 pm Subject: plumbing for 2-stage |
Drcrash
Thanks for your answers. This is very interesting.
Now why couldnt a tank be quickly released to blow out the air, for another quick go round. Surely I would not stand behind th ... |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:41 pm Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
So Im not sure where that leaves me.
What I do know is general guage strength. The propane tank I saw at lowes sounded thin when I tapped on it, so my judgement was hardly scientific but rather ba ... |
Topic: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
plasticfan
Replies: 45
Views: 13910
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:21 pm Subject: THOUGHTS FOR THE OLD WATER HEATER TANK CHALLENGED |
After months of searching for a heater tank on freecycle, craigstlist, ebay etc, Ive all but given up. Im thinking of dropping about 100 clams on a propane tank. However the one I saw at Lowes, s ... |
Topic: plumbing for 2-stage |
plasticfan
Replies: 18
Views: 6663
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:13 am Subject: plumbing for 2-stage |
interesting thanks.
So why not just use a super powerful pump in the first place? And, doesnt heat of the plastic affect, to a large extent, the ease of which its pulled into detailed areas? ... |
Topic: Tank find: A CNG 16.5 tank (would it work?) ??????? |
plasticfan
Replies: 2
Views: 1604
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:06 am Subject: Tank find: A CNG 16.5 tank (would it work?) ??????? |
alright thanks.. I simply cannot locate a water heater anywhere in the DC area. Craigslist, Freecycle etc. bubkiss
I may just go with propane. |
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