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lincpimp · 01.07.2010, 03:21 AM

I had an idea for a simple/cheapish vacumm former. I would have a table/surface, with a frame that the lexan could be clamped to. Now you need a 10gal air tank, larger diameter (say 2") pipe with a 1/4 turn ball valve. Hook up a vacumm pump (I have an auto ac unit that will get down to 26' mercury) to the tank with the vlave shut and vacumm it down. Then when you have your mold and leaxan ready, just open the valve and the vacumm in the tank will suck the lexan into the mold. Not quick to repeat, but effective!

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	01.07.2010, 03:21 AM I had an idea for a simple/cheapish vacumm former. I would have a table/surface, with a frame that the lexan could be clamped to. Now you need a 10gal air tank, larger diameter (say 2") pipe with a 1/4 turn ball valve. Hook up a vacumm pump (I have an auto ac unit that will get down to 26' mercury) to the tank with the vlave shut and vacumm it down. Then when you have your mold and leaxan ready, just open the valve and the vacumm in the tank will suck the lexan into the mold. Not quick to repeat, but effective! Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!