propologist
Sr Member
very cool...it's like a kid in the candy shop all over again ..lol
Vacuum Form Machine - finally complete
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Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Very nice looking setup. :thumbsup
GINO
Sr Member
Thanks guys!
I appreciate that.
PS, don't be sad for those fallen pieces, they are in a much better place.
They have passed so others could flourish.
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I appreciate that.
PS, don't be sad for those fallen pieces, they are in a much better place.
They have passed so others could flourish.
.
ooh, very nice! i've just started collecting parts for my proto-form machine. so far i've got the heating elements, vacuum pump and most of the electrical components.
i'm working out details on the welding side, and searching out a good local source for the steel stock.
i've been working on one of the oven/shop vac combos, so it should be a treat moving to this style.
i noticed that your ceiling looks to be a similar height to mine. how much space is between your ceiling and the top of the heater? do you notice heat buildup on the joists above?
i've been thinking about a metal deflector dish on the ceiling, just in case. i'll probably have about 18" between top of the table and ceiling...
i'm working out details on the welding side, and searching out a good local source for the steel stock.
i've been working on one of the oven/shop vac combos, so it should be a treat moving to this style.
i noticed that your ceiling looks to be a similar height to mine. how much space is between your ceiling and the top of the heater? do you notice heat buildup on the joists above?
i've been thinking about a metal deflector dish on the ceiling, just in case. i'll probably have about 18" between top of the table and ceiling...
GunsAndGloryFX
Member
Well done, GINO! That's one slick machine. Was tossing around the idea of building one of the Studio Creations ones (http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/vacuumtable/index.html)...but yours puts that to shame. Wouldn't even feel good posting pics after seeing yours.
Very cool Gino - Good luck with it!
TallDarkandDisfigured
Sr Member
very nice! I'd love to make one myself, I could build the framework, platens and all the basics for nothing. (Perks of working in the steel fab business). But without any bucks it'd be kinda useless to me. lol
So where do we sign up for the Stormtrooper part of the month club?
So where do we sign up for the Stormtrooper part of the month club?
OldKen
Master Member
Qui-Gonzalez
Master Member
Damn...that thing is huge.
protokev DMD
Sr Member
thats what she said...
Funny thing I actually came a cross a small Vaccuform machine at the "FleaMart"
I was walking along and spotted and knew right away what it was!
I didnt want to look over excited so I asked " What is this?"
The seller didnt know and then the seller next to her had to throw in his expert advice!
He said "Its a labratory device and you put petri dishes in it and its work thousands!"
I then told the lady "Well I am gonna srap it out for the aluminuim so I will give you $10"
She took it and now I have a very small 6 x6 vaccuform machine!
I was walking along and spotted and knew right away what it was!
I didnt want to look over excited so I asked " What is this?"
The seller didnt know and then the seller next to her had to throw in his expert advice!
He said "Its a labratory device and you put petri dishes in it and its work thousands!"
I then told the lady "Well I am gonna srap it out for the aluminuim so I will give you $10"
She took it and now I have a very small 6 x6 vaccuform machine!
jedimaster
Sr Member
These are the machines used at fox studios for ep 2 & 3. i think gino's is much nicer.
JBReplicas
Master Member
Gino, fantastic setup, if I may ask will you be producing finished Stormtrooper helmets for sale at all or are these all for your own personal collection? Thanks
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