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  1. Re: Help understanding Electrical for Clarke Vacuum Former

    I looked at the Plug. It has three wires. Black, White and Green. This means it should work in a regular outlet around the house? Or, does a 110 outlet have to be hooked up to a 30 amp breaker and...
  2. Re: Help understanding Electrical for Clarke Vacuum Former

    I just plug it into a 110 outlet and it turned on, however heaters wouldn't get hot and the pump wouldn't run.

    If I unattach the plug that came with the machine would you be able to tell its a...
  3. Help understanding Electrical for Clarke Vacuum Former

    I recently bought a used Clarke Vacuum Former. It came with a 30 amp 125v plug. I am going to wire up an outlet for the machine but want to make sure this is the correct plug.

    This is the data...
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    Re: Benchtop Plastic Injection Machine

    I knew the machine was expensive but I didn't realize it was $50,000. I'm trying to figure out all the parts I can simply purchase and what parts would need to be fabricated. I also like this video:...
  5. What type of reasonable priced Printer should I look for.

    I have been making small runs of custom boxes. The boxes do have graphics and are handled by the customer. These boxes are used to store vintage toys. I have been using a printing company to do the...
  6. Is this possible for a Steel Rule Die or am I dreaming

    I have started making custom boxes. Small runs of 25 to 100. I bought a CNC machine with a drag knife (from donektools) to cut the boxes. Now I need a way of using steel rule dies to crease the...
  7. Is this possible for a Steel Rule Die or am I dreaming

    I have started making custom boxes. Small runs of 25 to 100. I bought a CNC machine with a drag knife (from donektools) to cut the boxes. Now I need a way of using steel rule dies to crease the...
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    Benchtop Plastic Injection Machine

    I am looking to build a plastic injection machine. I know I can buy the small manual bench top injectors for less than a $1,000. However, I don't think they meet my needs. I could also buy a used...
  9. Help me figure out what machines to buy or if I should build a machine.

    I have been vacuum forming for years now and a friend and myself are venturing into some other fields. We mainly build action figures and play sets. He has used CNC machines and plastic injection...
  10. Need help converting a DWG file to an AI or DXF

    If you can help me convert a DWG file to an AI or DXF please pm me. I have a guy who is going to cnc me these files but can't get the document converted. Thanks
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    Pricing to have some pieces cut

    I need these four pieces cut probably from some type of wood. I need the two files which says Top on them to be cut out of 3/8 material. The bottoms need to be cut from same material but 30/1000...
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    Need a Jig for a router for a dies

    I am reproducing some plastic inserts or blisters for vintage toys in the 80's. Fans of the toys from the 80's reuse the plastic insert or blister so they can display their vintage toys. I have made...
  13. Need a Jig for a router for a my molds

    I am reproducing some plastic inserts or blisters for vintage toys in the 80's. Fans of the toys from the 80's reuse the plastic insert or blister so they can display their vintage toys. I have made...
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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I should have...

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I should have given more information in the beginning. The styrofoam insert I want to reproduce belong to a Transformer toy from the 80's. It cost me around $50 for...
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    Molding Styrofoam

    I do a lot of vacuum forming. I usually cast all my parts in plaster. I want to make a mold of a piece of styrofoam. I don't think I can poor plaster into the styrofoam without ruining the original...
  16. I would like 24 x 26. How much do the Chinese...

    I would like 24 x 26. How much do the Chinese engravers run?
  17. That looks perfect. Hopefully plans will be out...

    That looks perfect. Hopefully plans will be out soon.
  18. That would be great however I don't have a Cnc...

    That would be great however I don't have a Cnc and I think out of my price range. I was think about something like this but larger.

    Luthier Inlay Router Duplicator - YouTube

    I am not sure how...
  19. DIY Cutting machines for cardboard or chipboard

    I cut a lot designs from chipboard and plastic. Currently I make a template and then hand cut everything. I am interested in making a machine to do the cutting for me. Does anybody have any...
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    CNC mold quote

    I am making clamshells for toys. I run a few vacuum formers and I always made my molds out of wood. I am looking for something more precise and thought using the CNC would be great or i might 3d...
  21. I ah 2 electricians come and take a look. The...

    I ah 2 electricians come and take a look. The first guy said he could get it running and he quoted me 250. The 2 nd e,ectrician told me he wouldn't work on it. I feel like the 250 is to high.
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  22. Al, I took a pretty crappy video of the vacuum...

    Al, I took a pretty crappy video of the vacuum former. Hopefully this could help you answer some of my questions.

    Vacuum Former - YouTube
  23. Al I wired up most of everything today. I waiting...

    Al I wired up most of everything today. I waiting on my 50 amp fuses. In the meantime, I wired up the old fuses.

    I tried starting the machine and it would not turn on. I also didn't wire a...
  24. I was looking through old photos. The vacuum pump...

    I was looking through old photos. The vacuum pump and all the controls have the neutrals connected together. Then two neutrals run off of this. One of the neutrals connects in the panel. The other...
  25. Al, I have everything wired except two new 50 amp...

    Al, I have everything wired except two new 50 amp fuses. I am going to try and pick them up tomorrow.

    I do have a couple questions. The two original contactors were wired to two "On--Off"...
  26. Al, I am almost done. I have been finishing up...

    Al, I am almost done. I have been finishing up wiring when I have time. The machine is in my garage and I have no lights. Just another project.

    I want to make another former with all my spare...
  27. Hey Al, The contactor came in today. They...

    Hey Al,

    The contactor came in today. They sent coil that is 120 voltage coil. Will this be okay or did I need the 208?
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    I probably didn't make myself clear. I have two...

    I probably didn't make myself clear. I have two machines. One of my machines is 3 phase. I am still waiting on the parts for this one.

    My second machine is a single phase. I did get it working...
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    I was watching some YouTube videos about 220. My...

    I was watching some YouTube videos about 220. My machine says single phase 220/110. I did not wire the machine for 220. I can't figure out if I need to. Any suggestions?
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    I forgot to mention this. I had a friend help me...

    I forgot to mention this. I had a friend help me re wire the machine to the breaker box. We didn't change anything in the machine, only connected it to the breaker box. We originally could not get it...
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