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trashglass
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:39 pm    Post subject: need a machine... Reply with quote

hey there folks. same post as i put into the noobie section here.

i hesitate to ask when it is clear that all of you are seriously handy do-it-yourselfers, but i am looking for a used, reliable vacuum forming machine. either that, or looking for someone who has worked out the kinks in fabricating a machine who would be interested in putting one together, selling it to me and offering a bit of tech support.

i am working on a machine at the Rochester Institute of Technology at the moment, but will soon lose access to it and am only beginning to get started on a huge project.

i am using .060 styrene on a 24" x 24" bed and need to continue with this size for a bit. i will try to attach photos of some of the pulls i've gotten.

my molds are blown glass objects packed with plasticine. i leave some undercuts for the necessary detail that i am shooting for, because of this i repack the mould each time i do a pull. about an hours work before i can do another pull.

anyway, i really am in need of a machine or possibly the ability to rent time using a machine somewhere... 24" x 24"

please let me know any leads y'all might have..
thanks tons.

-matt







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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2010 7:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Matt, that is definitely some interesting art! The Build Stuff.com http://www.build-stuff.com there are plans for a ProtoForm machine that you could build. It should work well if you have the time & skill.
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trashglass
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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2010 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks doug,

i se that building is my best option, i'm just really pressed for time and can't really take that on right now..

thanks for the help.
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GoldCylon
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can I ask what the design is or was that just something you tossed out to see if you pull. Very cleaver what ever it is.
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TK 109
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, NICE artwork! I have a 24" square frame with a 21.5" square platen, would that work for your needs? I live in Ohio, is the only thing, though.
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trashglass
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey, thanks for the offer. i was making parts for a chandelier that is going into an exhibition in a couple weeks.

i really needed time on machine and was able to get some things done back in May/June. once i wasn't able to use the machine at RIT anymore i changed course on the work i was making.

thanks a ton for letting me know about your machine, very much appreciated.

-matt[/img]
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TK 109
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

trashglass wrote:
hey, thanks for the offer. i was making parts for a chandelier that is going into an exhibition in a couple weeks.

i really needed time on machine and was able to get some things done back in May/June. once i wasn't able to use the machine at RIT anymore i changed course on the work i was making.

thanks a ton for letting me know about your machine, very much appreciated.

-matt[/img]


No problem! Give me a shout via PM or Email in case something goes wrong or something changes. Wink Smile Thanks!
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