'Vac-Former' Plans

[IBQuestor]

Could I get a copy of guide book and plans?

[clif52]

I've been wanting to build one of these for a while. I just keep collecting info and I need to build one over the winter. Are you going to upload the plans here?

Thanks
Clif

[IBQuestor]

Found the upload plans in files and have download. Thanks.

[Ron0909]

Originally Posted by IBQuestor

Could I get a copy of guide book and plans?

Sorry guys, I should have come back earlier to say that Rick has approved the file and it's available here in the Downloads section. thanks Rick It's not too large at aprox. 4.7mb as a pdf.
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Leif,

It's always *great* to hear from you As you, I'm always fearful that good, solid information will get lost in the void. I think Alan and Madelaine are having the same thoughts! I can see why CHT originally sold the book for $10.00 as it really does pack in a lot of good accurate information.

[Gil]

Hi Ron,

Thank you for providing this to Papermodelers. It's a valuable reference for those stepping into the vacuum forming process. The information contained is concise and wide ranging taking the beginner from start to finish. Again, thanks!

Best regards,

+Gil

[John Bowden]

Downloaded and Thanks!!!

[Burning Beard]

This is way cool. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid, and that was a looooooong time ago.

Beard

[a380]

i built a vac former a few months ago when i needed to make the glass surfaces of navigation lights for my 1/50 scale 'klimek' model. i wanted to make a self contained compact device, not one that i had to attach a vacuum cleaner hose to. i took my inspiration from dental vac forming machines and this is what i got: i used the motor and fan from an old vacuum cleaner and built a 'case' around it from wood. a mesh for the platen, a 250 watt heat lamp and a few other home depot parts completed the project for less than $50. for the form i used carved milliput and used polycarbonate sheet for the clear material. took some trial and error regarding the heating time but in the end i got the parts i wanted. some pictures of the device and the parts are attached.

[Leif Ohlsson]

That self-contained unit is really interesting. Using a heat lamp I've never seen before, or if I have, it hasn't registered until I saw your photos now. - L.

[Bomarc]

Thanks Ron (and Mr. Cross).

I built a similar device back in 1996 (being used here in 2009 for something or other):



Mike