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Discussion on I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table. within the Replica Movie Costumes forum, part of the COSTUMES AND COSPLAY category; I tried making a small vacuum forming table the other
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01-09-2012, 10:24 PM
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I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
I tried making a small vacuum forming table the other day and it turned out really well, just my vacuum sucks, or rather it doesn't suck. I need something with a stronger suction (insert joke here)......
Any good ideas, it can't be too pricey as it is just going to be used rarely.. |
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01-09-2012, 10:44 PM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
Have you checked your local good will? they may have some vacuums with life left in them for cheap
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01-09-2012, 10:45 PM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
Not sure what you consider to be too pricy, but I've been buying wood veneer vacuum parts from this guy for years. He's got a refurb vacuum pump for $104.
Alternatively, if you have an air compressor, you can use a Venturi pump. You can find instructions on how to build one here (it's by the same guy who runs the above site, but this link is more of a DIY route). |
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01-09-2012, 11:05 PM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
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01-09-2012, 11:55 PM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
I use a 5 HP Shop-Vac on my table and it works just fine. They are pretty affordable and you can buy an off-brand for even cheaper. Plus you always need a good shop-vac to clean up all the mess of costume making!
Before you buy a new piece of equipment, be sure to check your seals for leaks and make sure there are no gaps for air to escape. That will hurt suction more than anything! |
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01-10-2012, 09:27 AM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
Yeah, I use a 6 hp shopvac and it works great, the only time I have issues is when I don't get the frame all the way down and lose suction that's why I always have an extra set of hands when I vac form.
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01-10-2012, 10:06 AM
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Re: I need a good vacuum for a vacuum forming table.
Appreciate all the info guys, as always very helpfull. Thank you.
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