How to build a cheap vac-former?

[Immortal Goat]

I was just wondering if anyone here has made their own vac-former table, and if so, how did you do it? What kind of materials are needed, what kind of budget are we looking at, and how do you use it?

 

[punisher]

actually the most expensive part is the styrene.
ive got a link for a great cheap vac box, ill post in a second.

 

[punisher]

http://users2.ev1.net/~jimbobwan/art09.htm

here ya go.
its very simple once you get the hang of it.
just dont over or underheat the plastic, and dont expect your first pull to be perfect, it takes a few tries to get a feel for it.

good luck.
Scott

 

[voice in the crowd]

Hope this will help. There is a section on how to build a vacuum forming table.


http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/

 

[Kylash]

my first one was just a wooden box with holes drilled in it,a hole to attach a shopvac attachment and a wooden frame to duct tape the styrene to. Heat the styrene on the frame to fit in your oven and youre set.

 

[troopermaster]

Try HERE

 

[Immortal Goat]

Wow, that was quick. Thanks for all the responses. When I get home tonight from work, I'll check out the directions in more detail. Thanks again.