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  1. 28th May 2020, 10:11 AM #1
    4xsama
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    Default Vacuum Laminating Setup - Can't Spend Much

    Hi All,

    I'm looking to make up a small vacuum forming setup. I want to make some small scale (1:10 or so) bent ply chairs as an experiment (after I draw up and model in 3D (Blender). I was going to scrounge some old MDF for the blocks and use cardboard as a material for now.

    What I'm after is recommendation for a pump and bags. I have heard fridge pumps might work. Bags are cheapish anyway I thing and the scale I'm going with the kitchen style bags on a roll might even work.

    I am on reduced working hours so have time to run around a couple of days a week.

    Any tips.
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  3. 28th May 2020, 11:56 AM #2
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    You can get a vacuum pump new online for $100, so maybe second hand would be viable? I stuffed around with fridge pumps, didn't think it worth effort in the end.
    I did a lot of research about using bleed off valves to control the vacuum etc, but in the end just ran a hose straight fro the pump to the bag
    I was laminating 6mm timber onto EPS.
    God luck with it.
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