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Mattax Expert
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject: Stainless Steel Oven Box |
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I am making my Vac form table using an overhead oven design. The Oven box is made out of Stainless Steel. I have stripped an oven for parts and will use the heating element and all the electronics from it to control it. The box will be wrapped in the insulation from the oven. And the sides from the stripped oven will be formed around the insulation to cover it.
The oven box is 12 inch deep by 25 1/8 inch by 25 1/8 inch to accomodate the 25 1/16 by 25 1/16 (outer dimensions) plastic frame holder which will move up to the oven and stop at the bottom of the opening.
The plastic frame holder inner edge dimensions are 24 1/16 by 24 1/16 inch to fit over the 24 by 24 aluminum table top with holes spaced 1 inch apart. It is 1/2 by 1/2 inch aluminum angle by 1/8 inch thickness. So that makes the sheets of plastic 24 13/16 by 24 13/16. I have a local plastic supplier that can order any size extrusion so this is not a problem.
The table frame is made from aluminum extrusion. The table top is set at 3 feet and the oven bottom starts at 6 feet.
I have committed to having this made. Frame is already assembled.
I specifically need to figure out how to clamp the inner plastic holder frame to the outer after the plastic is in place. As well as clamping down the overall frame to the table top. Any suggestions?
Here is a pic of the assembled table frame.
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:30 am Post subject: |
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I posted this elsewhere but will continue it in this thread.
The oven box length by width dimensions will be slightly smaller than the plastic frame holder dimensions. This will accomodate the outer frame to mount hold down toggle clamps to clamp the plastic frame holder together.
Once the frame goes down to the table surface, toggle clamps mounted to the outer table top area will hold down the overall frame.
I will post pics after I get this back from the local fabricator. They have been patiently waiting on me to get them this design.
Other issues are adding a power line for the new vac pump. I have a new shed coming to move all the accumulated "stuff" out of this shed to make room to do anything. Other shed will be strictly for storage. _________________ Mattax
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jegner Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good!
I went with the bent screw as the hold down device, but those vertical toggle clamps will do just fine, and it appears you can get them for $10 a pop online.
Jim
Also, have you seen the "proto-form" vacuum form machine? If not, here is a pic:
http://www.build-stuff.com/1002plans.htm
They want to sell you the plans, but you might glean some good info from those pics. |
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Mattax Expert
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Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Jim.
I have seen that site before but did not get anywhere with it due to the fact that they are just seeking money. With all the basics you have here on this site, I believe we have all of the bases covered.
The one nice thing about the table frame, is I will be able to expand it in the future.
Of course, that will mean a new top and chamber and a new oven box. _________________ Mattax
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propsculptor Newbie
Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! That's looks Great!
I look forward to progress photos |
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Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, it is still a work in progress. I will update this thread later. Taking my daughter out to dinner for her birthday! _________________ Mattax
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Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 123 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:59 am Post subject: |
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I'm interested in the construction of the frame. Looks very nice, have anymore photos of the setup? |
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propsculptor Newbie
Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Any new Progress on the Vacuum-former? _________________
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I recieved in the other 8020 parts I needed for the frame and the epoxy lined vacuum tank. Also the E2M28 Edwards vac pump. Have not had a chance to sit down and detail the design for the plastic holder frame which will also relate to the size of the stainless stell oven box.
I hope to get a chance by next week. _________________ Mattax
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Indigogyre Novice
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Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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I noticed you went with the extruded aluminum members. If you need any sort of hardware for connections and such check out the various woodworking sites. Here is one link. Rockler Woodworking T-track is very common with woodworkers and they have a lot of various hold downs and clamps to use with it.
Where are you getting your track from and what's the cost of it looking like?
I own the Build-It plans that the above link goes to. If you have any questions feel free to ask. |
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Wow, that page is rife with possibilities! Now I need to decide which ones to try... The quick release 5 star knobs, wingnuts, OR cam clamps... Heck, I might just buy all of them to see which ones work the best!
Thanks Indigogyre!
Charlie
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Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Indigogyre wrote: | I noticed you went with the extruded aluminum members. If you need any sort of hardware for connections and such check out the various woodworking sites. Here is one link. Rockler Woodworking T-track is very common with woodworkers and they have a lot of various hold downs and clamps to use with it.
Where are you getting your track from and what's the cost of it looking like?
I own the Build-It plans that the above link goes to. If you have any questions feel free to ask. |
Ok, some of the things on your site I have been looking at on Mcmaster. However, these look nicer.
My current problem is I need to fit the hold downs in a tight space for the
plastic frame. I have this posted elsewhere what I am attempting to do.
I will ponder this some more next week and along with the parts you are offering I may come up with a solution.
If you have other "smaller" hold downs let me know.
The aluminum extrusion is www.8020.net Price Very expensive! _________________ Mattax
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Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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I found this link on their website, it's their "Garage Sale":
http://stores.ebay.com/8020-Inc-Garage-Sale
Builders may be lucky enough to find what they need there.
Mattax wrote: |
The aluminum extrusion is www.8020.net Price Very expensive! |
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I made my initial purchase through a place in NC for the 8020. Then I made a couple of EBAY purchases from the store above. The used parts are just as good but you get what you get. Cutting aluminum is a PITA and will not be annodized.
If you order from 8020 (not the garage sale), everything you order will be cut to specified length and annodized.
The fasteners and mounting hardware are what I purchase from the garage sale. Much much cheaper. _________________ Mattax
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Ok, I finalised my thoughts on the plastic holder frame and will be using push down toggles to hold the top frame to the bottom frame. I just need to finalise the drawing for the local fabricator. I may take him the parts I have for hands on reference and proper fitting. Will make it easier.
My second shed is nearing completion and I will finally have the space to put the vac tank next to the table frame.
Time is a killer so I better get to work. Trenches do not dig themselves. _________________ Mattax
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