SBS Vacuum-forming

[turtle]

Just another 'poor-mans' version /technique.
Most of you are probably proficient with this technique however this was aimed more for the beginner on a budget (reads - yes I'm a cheapskate  ).
Sorry, once again had to split it to get under the attachment size  .
Best of luck for those that what to give it a bash  . 

[Ray Dunakin]

Thanks for posting that, very helpful!

[finescalerr]

Excellent. -- Russ

[Mr Potato Head]

can we see some of your finished work? Please
thanks
mph

[billmart]

can we see some of your finished work? Please
thanks
mph

I'll second that thought.  I would love to see one of your models that incorporates your vacuum-formed parts.

Bill Martinsen

[Mr Potato Head]

I used to work for an acrylic tub and spa manufacture, and the sheets were 72" x 72" or bigger and they had ovens like pizza ovens and when they'd take out the sheet it would bow as if a kids soap bubble , the amazing thing was that the sheet was only a little thicker than 1/4' or .25 and it would draw 20" inches or more into the mould. All it took was a second, after they positioned the sheet over the mould, air clamps would secure it and swish! it was done, they'd take it to a cooling room and as soon as it could be transferred to a reverse mould, they'd shoot reinforcing fiberglass on it's backside.
I've always wanted to try it at home, thanks for the SBS
MPH

[turtle]

For Gil and Bill,
theres a couple of small pieces over in the 'floaty things' section  .
A very simple technique that anyone can get to grips with - if I can do it then anyone can.

[marc_reusser]

Great SBS. Thank you.

[greenie]

This does work, it's the same ' tutorial ' that I made my system from, thanks once again for all the relevant information Roger.

regards  greenie