Vacuum Forming Machine - DIY Restoration Preparation [How To Make]

In this video, I build a technical jig for my next restoration project. However, I will not yet reveal what I am going to restore I am going to use this jig as a vacuum forming machine. I will use the process „thermoforming“, so build this tool. In this case, I will deep draw PET-G.  The construction is quite simple and possible for everyone to copy without problems. ▬ What I did ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ At first, I assemble the frame, to which I screw the base plate. I install four supports inside the Frame, so the perforated plate remains stable when the vacuum is created. Now I seal all joints with acrylic so that the vacuum can become as strong as possible. Then I screw the perforated plate onto the base frame of the thermoformer and seal the edge with sealing tape. In the next step, I build the clamping frame. I need to cut a large area out of the perforated plate; I do this with a jigsaw. From the cut out part, I make the clamping jaws. Later I attach these to the frame with wing screws and drive-in nuts. Finally, I build the frame for heating. I assemble this from four parts of a Multiplex and four pieces of squared lumber. At the end the reward - a small function test... pay attention to my tips in the test! ▬ Good to know ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Used tools: cordless screwdriver, hole cutter, electric grill, disco lamp, cartridge press, popsicle stick, jigsaw, miter clamp, wood drill Material used: Base frame: 4 pieces 9mm Multiplex 100mm x 600mm, 1 piece 9mm Multiplex 609mm x 609mm, 1 piece perforated plate 609mm x 609mm, 4 pieces squared timber 25mm x 25mm 100mm long. Heating frame: 4 pieces 9mm Multiplex 300mm x 600mm, 4 pieces squared timber 25mm x 25mm 250mm long Clamping frame: 1 piece 9mm Multiplex 760mm x 760mm (make clamping jaws from leftover) Miscellaneous: 10 pieces wing screws M8x20mm, 10 pieces washers M8, 10 pieces drive-in nuts M8, wood screws 4x35, about 2,5m sealing tape, acrylic, wood glue, 2mm PET-G plate ▬ Chapter ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Base frame 4:27 clamping frame 6:02 heating frame 6:18 Overview of all components 6:29 function test and tips Thank you for watching, subscribe for more, leave a comment below and see you next time.