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Advice on Vac Forming

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Are there any instructions on this site about how to make a vac form machine?
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No, though I did post this a few years ago:

http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic. ... ht=vacform;

Basically you need a wooden box with some small holes in the top, a big hole in the side for a vacuum cleaner and a frame that fits easily over the top of the box that will hold you plastic sheet while you put it under the grill. I have been meaning to build one myself for some time as I have stalled Hiller UH-12 project that needs a new bubble canopy.

If you just need to make small parts or a standard canopy 'crash moulding' is usually good enough.
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