Powerful Vacuum Motor - Ideas for Use

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The discussion centers around innovative uses for a powerful vacuum motor, specifically excluding traditional vacuum cleaners. Key project ideas include creating a vacuum table for molding materials like sintra, which can be utilized for crafting Clone Trooper parts. Participants share techniques for heating sintra to make it flexible and applying vacuum pressure to shape it over molds. The conversation emphasizes practical applications in DIY projects and model-making.

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  • Understanding of vacuum technology and its applications
  • Familiarity with sintra material properties and handling
  • Basic knowledge of mold-making techniques
  • Experience with heat application methods, such as using a heat gun
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  • Research vacuum table construction techniques
  • Learn about sintra material and its applications in model-making
  • Explore advanced molding techniques for custom parts
  • Investigate DIY projects utilizing vacuum motors beyond traditional uses
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This discussion is beneficial for DIY enthusiasts, model makers, and hobbyists interested in innovative applications of vacuum motors in crafting and fabrication projects.

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I have a powerful vacuum motor and wanted to put it to use. I would hate for a great functional motor to go to waste. Any project ideas, excluding vacuum cleaners?
 
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Vac-table for making Clone Trooper parts.
 
http://twofoos.com/index.php/8/diy-hovercraft-story-and-materials/"
 
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Nice, Lisa. I am into building things, but I can't think of anything with this vacuum motor. I need more help.
 
MotoH said:
Vac-table for making Clone Trooper parts.

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Vacuum table. You heat 3/16th" sintra up with a heat gun until it is flexible (or bake them if they fit in the oven at 450degrees for 2 minutes or so). And you put the sintra on a mold and a flexible top sheet lays over the top of the sintra, the vacuum turns on and sucks the sintra to the form and BAM insta-501st.
 
Very nice concept. Has anyone used this?
 
http://www.501st.com/"
 
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grinder, cutting tool, etc.---what do you use now that has a motor (and you what to improve or make your 'own')?
 

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