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dazza
15-05-2013, 06:18 PM
Is there anyone doing there own vacuum forming on here?,im going to need a few simple parts doing in the coming weeks ive just got to get the drawing done,but looking at 4mm in thickness for these and around 4 or 5 inch in overall size in black.

andrewbond
16-05-2013, 08:28 PM
Its pretty easy to make your own vac former if your doing smallish sized parts in low quantities ..

Check out this youtube video!

Weekend Project: Make a Vacuum Former - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5CGfoxnKaQ)

dazza
17-05-2013, 08:37 AM
thanks andrew yes i know how easy it is.its just not my thing mate,too many projects on the go,i keep seeing these cr clarke machines on ebay up for grabs so if i get stuck.i can mill the formers no problem