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| name = Vacuum former <!-- Name of the item. --> | |name=Vacuum former <!-- Name of the item. --> | ||
| image = | |image=Vacuum_former.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | ||
| model = Unknown <!-- Model --> | |model=Unknown <!-- Model --> | ||
| category = Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --> | |category=Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --> | ||
| subcat = Fabrication <!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --> | |subcat=Fabrication <!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --> | ||
| status = Under construction <!-- Set to one of; Good working order, Faulty, Out of order, Under construction, Out of consumables, Scrapped, or Unknown --> | |status=Under construction <!-- Set to one of; Good working order, Faulty, Out of order, Under construction, Out of consumables, Scrapped, or Unknown --> | ||
| consumables = Thermoplastic sheets<!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --> | |consumables=Thermoplastic sheets<!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --> | ||
| accessories = Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --> | |accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --> | ||
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| trainlink = Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --> | |trainlink=Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --> | ||
| acnode = | |acnode=no | ||
| owner = Unknown <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --> | |owner=Unknown <!-- Provide a link to owners members page if other than LHS --> | ||
| origin = Unknown <!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --> | |origin=Unknown <!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --> | ||
| location = Basement, workshop<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | |location=Basement, workshop<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | ||
| maintainers = Hipster <!-- NO LINKS PLEASE; it currently breaks the template. If someone is nominated as managing the upkeep of this item, please list them here. --> | |maintainers=Hipster <!-- NO LINKS PLEASE; it currently breaks the template. If someone is nominated as managing the upkeep of this item, please list them here. --> | ||
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Build a vacuum former [http://www.vacuum-forming.com/ like this one] to do some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_forming vacuum forming]. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know. | Build a vacuum former [http://www.vacuum-forming.com/ like this one] to do some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_forming vacuum forming]. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know. | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 3 June 2013
| Vacuum former | |
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| Model | Unknown |
| Sub-category | Fabrication |
| Status | Under construction |
| Consumables | Thermoplastic sheets |
| Accessories | Unknown |
| Training link | Unknown |
| ACnode | no |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Location | Basement, workshop |
| Maintainers | Hipster |
Build a vacuum former like this one to do some vacuum forming. I gather someone else has a similar plan - if you'd like to collaborate then let me know.
- Should be fairly easy to construct using laser cut parts.
- Vacuum source will be a standard vacuum cleaner.
- Heat source will be a heating element from an oven or similar.
Can then make stuff like this:
