Hardware Store Vaccum Table - HOW TO make your own

Large vacuum formers are super awesome, but can't just be purchased like other equipment. Bill teaches you how to make your very own large vacuum former using materials from the hardware store!

Links:

Bob’s Vacuum Former - https://youtu.be/9ynFpxokWlM

James’ Vacuum Former - https://youtu.be/maH5Ech0wK8

Our Small Vacuum Former - https://youtu.be/Gx66mS7U2vY

Instructables WardWorks Build - https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Plastic-Vacuum-Former/

Volpin Protoform Build - http://www.volpinprops.com/protoform-vacuum-forming-machine/

The Prop Builder’s Molding & Casting Handbook: Thurston James - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Qh6Kbh


Materials - Vacuum Former:

Patio Heaters (x2) - $240 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xLMc3Y

Wood Screws - $4 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2QiHbqs

Super 77 - $10 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2zCtOMj

Wood Glue - $8 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DFjeIm

4 Corner L Brackets (x2) - $5 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xFy647

6’ Long 1/8” Thick x 1-1/4” Aluminum Angle Bar (x3) - $80 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xYpyVm
I only found 4’ long pieces on Amazon, you will need to buy 4 to get the total length you need. Also I recommend making your frame a little smaller than 24” square to save on aluminum. Cut the raw material into 2’ segments, then cut the miters on the ends. Assemble the frame, then build your platen to fit inside the frame.

8-32 x 1/2” Screws - $8 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xLeOdI

8-32 Nuts - $8 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xYyjPf

Sash Locks (x4) - $12 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DFal1z

Thin Steel Plate - $10 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xLUcSy

Shop Vac - $120 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2zDcRBk

Metal Mesh - $10 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DE26mo

Striped Duct Tape - $5 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2NaA3KK

30” Continuous Hinge (x4) - $35 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DFhyOX

Aluminum Tape - $10 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2OmNs75

Aluminum Foil - $10 - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xX0ZIe

Wood - Locally Sourced
1/2” 2’x4’ Plywood (x2) - $40
3/4” 2’x4’ MDF - $15
1/4” 2’ x 4’ MDF (x4) - $30

Total: $660


Tools:

Jig Saw - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2xKPPXL

Band Saw - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1y27zVJ

Table Saw - Amazon
http://amzn.to/2bBWN8D

Belt Sander - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DEJQcy

Power Drill - Amazon
http://amzn.to/2xS7bPC

Drill Bits - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2QfHZfz

Countersink Bits - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2Qfwe92

Extension Cords - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2InuXtP

Thermometer - Amazon
http://amzn.to/2ESzqGe

Circular Saw - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2OfEjgH

Bear Hand Saw - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2DDHmLt

Miter Box - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2Ohy8bW

Spindle Sander - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1Fa8rix

Palm Sander - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2GKhMl5

Horizontal Metal Cutting Bandsaw - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2NMYCmi

Countersink Bits - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2Qbm2OE

Metal Hanger Strap - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2N9foGI


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