Hardware Store Vacuum Table - HOW TO make your own

Large vacuum formers are super awesome, but can't just be purchased like other equipment. Bill teaches you how to make your very own large vacuum former using materials from the hardware store!
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Bob’s Vacuum Former -
James’ Vacuum Former -
Our Small Vacuum Former -
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Volpin Protoform Build - /
The Prop Builder’s Molding & Casting Handbook: Thurston James - Amazon -
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Materials - Vacuum Former:
Patio Heaters (x2) - $240 - Amazon
Wood Screws - $4 - Amazon
Super 77 - $10 - Amazon
Wood Glue - $8 - Amazon
4 Corner L Brackets (x2) - $5 - Amazon
6’ Long 1/8” Thick x 1-1/4” Aluminum Angle Bar (x3) - $80 - Amazon
I only found 4’ long pieces on Amazon, you will need to buy 4 to get the total length you need. Also I recommend making your frame a little smaller than 24” square to save on aluminum. Cut the raw material into 2’ segments, then cut the miters on the ends. Assemble the frame, then build your platen to fit inside the frame.
8-32 x 1/2” Screws - $8 - Amazon
8-32 Nuts - $8 - Amazon
Sash Locks (x4) - $12 - Amazon
Thin Steel Plate - $10 - Amazon
Shop Vac - $120 - Amazon
Metal Mesh - $10 - Amazon
Striped Duct Tape - $5 - Amazon
30” Continuous Hinge (x4) - $35 - Amazon
Aluminum Tape - $10 - Amazon
Aluminum Foil - $10 - Amazon
Wood - Locally Sourced
1/2” 2’x4’ Plywood (x2) - $40
3/4” 2’x4’ MDF - $15
1/4” 2’ x 4’ MDF (x4) - $30
Total: $660
Tools:
Jig Saw - Amazon
Band Saw - Amazon
Table Saw - Amazon
Belt Sander - Amazon
Power Drill - Amazon
Drill Bits - Amazon
Countersink Bits - Amazon
Extension Cords - Amazon
Thermometer - Amazon
Circular Saw - Amazon
Bear Hand Saw - Amazon
Miter Box - Amazon
Spindle Sander - Amazon
Palm Sander - Amazon
Horizontal Metal Cutting Bandsaw - Amazon
Countersink Bits - Amazon
Metal Hanger Strap - Amazon
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