Powerful Vacuum Motor - Ideas for Use

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The discussion centers around utilizing a powerful vacuum motor for creative projects beyond traditional vacuum cleaners. Suggestions include building a vacuum table for crafting Clone Trooper parts, which involves heating sintra material and using the vacuum to mold it to a form. Participants express interest in innovative applications for the motor, such as enhancing existing tools like grinders or cutting devices. The conversation highlights the potential for DIY projects that leverage the motor's capabilities in unique ways, encouraging collaboration and sharing of ideas among builders.
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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?
 
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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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