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What have we here?

Post by khaag » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:07 am

Oh looks, nows I's haves a Vac-forms tables toos! [/Squizgar]

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Not bad for my first time ever vacuum forming, I'd say! The plastic I used is the same stuff I have for sale in my Trading Post thread here: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... 02#p367702" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next time I will use a heat gun to get the fine little details around the bottom of the buck. My entry for the contest is going to be sweet!
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Post by Life of Brian » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:25 pm

Wha-? Vacuum-forming?! People are putting effort into their contest portables?

Looks like you built that pretty solidly. I like it.
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Post by SonyPortableizer » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:33 pm

no, now my Radioshack project box is gonna look like crap...
It looks great man, also be careful with the heat gun, I thought It would not be too powerful so watch out. Cant wait to see your entry
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Post by Basement_Modder » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:45 pm

ZN-40 is just fine for now.

UNLESS I get the N64 down to sixtyfree lite-R size. THEN I'll vaccuum form.
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Post by ShockSlayer » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:56 pm

Awesome khaag! Now I don't feel alone. Yours looks nicer than mine, but when have I ever made anything nice? XD

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Post by Basement_Modder » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:03 pm

ShockSlayer wrote:but when have I ever made anything nice?
your sixth N64p, perhaps

(I liked it...)
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Post by samjc3 » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:25 pm

ShockSlayer wrote:but when have I ever made anything nice?
when you make avatars! :P (i like it)

and its not that you dont make nice stuff, its just that it doesnt look nice. :wink:
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Post by ShockSlayer » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:32 pm

:lol: Thanks.

Just wait for the compo to finish.

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Post by khaag » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:39 pm

Just wait for the compo to finish indeed. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA! :twisted:

EDIT: I made a quick guide for anyone who wants to build their own vacuum forming table!
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Post by Sun-Wukong » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:57 am

ShockSlayer wrote:Awesome khaag! Now I don't feel alone. Yours looks nicer than mine, but when have I ever made anything nice? XD

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Post by bacteria » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:51 am

Your vacuum table looks nicer than mine, although its the results that matter. You can get just as nice a result from a pretty table or a crap looking table after all!

Nice to see others are making vacuum forming tables now, they are simple to make after all (as I covered in my guide a few months back).

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Post by khaag » Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:44 am

I'm actually very pleased with the results! Granted, there are a few little things that I will do next time I form something such as cutting the plastic a little bit bigger so it doesn't slip out of the holding frame and reduce suction. Also, using a heatgun for a few "spot-healing" detailing will do wonders.

I will be making a wood mold for my contest entry. Just gotta get all my measurements and design finalized.
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Post by Metallica Man X » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:32 am

Soon, I too shall have a vac table!!

THE HEAT IS ON PEEPS!!!

Oh, and Killer ax you got there man! Very brutal \m/
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