Adam Savage's Favorite Tools: Great Budget Vacuum Former!
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One of the most useful tools for a small scale modelmaker is a vacuum forming machine, which lets you make lightweight plastic copies of model or prop parts quickly. Adam shows us the vacuum former he built while he was a professional modelmaker, and then demonstrates a small dental vacuum forming machine that is a great way to get started without spending a lot of money.
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Budget Dental Vacuum Former: amzn.to/3uYd3Ez
.03" Styrene sheets: amzn.to/3pwUQwH
You can watch Adam demo this Vacuum Former in VR with Oculus TV! www.oculus.com/experiences/media/802834256715296/304154064598376/
More about Adam's old vacuum former: th-cam.com/video/lsXLGT5N2uo/w-d-xo.html
Hi Adam, you must of had a good phone because the video looked very good I actually need a new vacuum just the household kind
Under the listing for the former, I saw a dental sandblaster and my jaw dropped. $250 for a tiny sandblasting unit?! Yeah, I think I need one in my shop.
@@MarksGoneWicked how much are they usually,? I bet Adam is going to use that little vacuum machine alot
Oculus link broken for anyone else or just me?
@@TedHubble Me too - Oculus link isn't working. Would love to try it!
Thanks for featuring this… I have a couple projects for which this will be perfect. 👍
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OK FOLKS
"...picked open using only a dental vaccuum former"
I love to find out one creator I follow watches another!!!:)
@@jacobthomas1245 everyone follows everyone
Every time I see your homebuilt vacuum former, for a split second I think it's a popcorn machine :D
I see a gumball machine! Glad I'm not the only one😂
Now there is a fun, impractical project. Clamp a thin piece of sheet metal ( tin? Steel?) into it and lay out some oiled popcorn kernels. See if you can get it to pop.
As I’m writing I’ve pivoted to a pouch made from aluminum foil with the kernels inside being clamped in the machine. Pretty much stove top jiffy by then. As long as the heat is even enough, allowing kernels to pop relatively at the same time and not burning the kernels or oil.
agreed. every. single. time. lol
Somewhere there is a warehouse that's had pallets of those things slowly selling has no idea what's coming haha
It's already down to 19 in stock on Amazon
They knew enough that the price bumped up to $159 now.
@@RNMSC You may be able to pick up a second-hand one, check with larger dental labs as I know we have two just sitting in the cupboard as there are much newer and fancier machines used now that use pressure
@@assuredgrave Also down the list, someone linked to a same machine from MicroMark for $124. So it's likely to be available elsewhere. I wouldn't expect any e-bay auction low price wins any time soon though. :-)
I love how Adam has a tiny version of most tools in his shop now. Time for a mini lathe Adam!
A cute little Proxxon
Unimat lathes like the classic DB2000 are still popular and desirable.
THIS OLD TONY HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
I actually just got one of those micro $40 lathes XD and now im the process of building a slightly bigger more robust one with its part. I would love to watch him build one, I would gladly sit through a build series for that!
M A N I L A T H E
You can tell how good a tool is by how excited Adam is about showing it to people.
He has been a presentor for a large chunk of his life. I bet he can pump himself up for anything he has even mild interest for
Very nice. I’ve been using one most weeks for the last 30 years in my Dental Laboratory. Don’t forget you can fill the bottom area above the vacuum with ball bearings to allow different depths of form. This also means you can place items in that have an undercut and use the ball bearings to stop the form being pulled into the undercut.
Great channel mate !
nothing brought me more joy than having to hear adam censor himself at 7:50. the only thing that would have been better would be hearing adam actually say "CHECK THAT SHIT OUT!" LOL
Caught yourself there Adam. "Check that sh.."
he was actually going to say "check that sh-ape
... you fucking bitch"
I know hes trying to keep everything "family safe" but I dont think that a couple S bombs here and there would be the end of the world. But it's his channel so ..... love everything he does though
Check that shape.
Its not a real shop without swearing ;) mostly when you screw up or hurt yourself hahaha
Price already went up 25%. In a day.
The Savage Effect on pricing is well known. And honestly I'm okay with it as it shows just how effective Adam is in getting information out to people that want to create.
That said, I ordered one for $105 from Ebay as Amazon is already at $150.
At least the price only went up, sometimes they are almost immediately out of stock.
$95 to $148.99 in less than five hours. Dang
$179 now
Just ordered - $179 for me too. There were other sellers as low as $149, but the one Adam linked to is rated 1200 watts, the others 1000 watts. Who knows, maybe the same machine playing fast and loose with the specs.
I work with this everyday. I'm a dental assistant and I've been an Adam Savage fan for decades!
Styrene appears to be laser-safe, too, so combining this with a laser cutter could lead to some very cool projects.
Used one very similar to that when I worked in a dental lab. The reason for the higher position is because the thick, rubbery film we'd use were for tooth grind guards and needed to be closer to the element. Worked great for ages.
I really love re-purposing tools. you can find amazingly similar tools in every profession, just a tiny difference to acommodate the needs for a profession. And finds like these are the best :)
Very true and the prices vary depending on how they are marketing it as well!
I still have a Mattel Vac-U-Form from the early '60s. I loved that thing when I was a kid.
Do you still use it for models or anything serious? I’m just now looking into vacuum farmers, and was wondering if that is a viable option.
Thank you so much for showing me this Adam. I have literally been looking at this exact thing for the last 2 years after I watched a video of yours on styrene. Been on the fence because I couldn't find anyone really showing if it would work with styrene. This is fantastic and I'm thrilled at the possibilities.
Not only does it work great but I really like the design and colors. It looks like it would belong in a 1950's ice cream shop.
I've met Adam and spent some time geeking out with him on different things. Very genuine guy, exactly how he is in his videos. I wish his enthusiasm came in a 6pack!
We had one of those mythical small red vacuum formers at my old employer, a professional model shop in St. Louis. They still have it, but as you say, it's impossible to find nowadays. So I had been looking for a usable replacement and found this dental one a few years ago, used. As you have found, it is an amazing piece of kit, and really fills a useful niche in any shop setting. As a plus, my girlfriend has the teeth block from her dentist, and I can now make replacements for her for her dental needs!
Gotta love Adam and his experience and knowledge!!! This machine he built is perfect!
This is awesome! I'm slowly piecing together a makerspace, and this will absolutely be getting a home there.
great to see you watching these vids as well!
We just picked up this same model for our new dental lab! Glad it has the Savage seal of approval! 👍🏼👍🏼
I have been looking at one of these for months but your video put me over the edge ... buying one. Thankyou!
Thanks for the review on this little unit. Have been on the fence on picking one, much appreciated!
I was fortunate enough to take Fon Davis's class on making the vacuum former. It was a fantastic class! I welded the frames and then got distracted lol. Hopefully will finish it someday soon. Love your videos Adam! Thanks for sharing what you have learned over the years. Cheers!
Could you guys make a playlist with Adam's favorite tools? I've always found it weird that I have to hunt around for the videos. Thanks for another great one!
They already have one. th-cam.com/play/PLJtitKU0CAehVwewqUdsYrDqg9Kp1jQvj.html
@@wmgriffin5602 Ah HAAAA! I check every few videos and hadn't seen this playlist was already posted. I should have checked first. THANKS ADAM AND TESTED PEOPLE!!!!
Many of these tools I'm already familiar with, but some are new to me and a few are tools with uses that had never occurred to me before (like the surgeon's extra-long forceps-- WOW what a great idea).
Good call - when I was a kid, we had a Vac-U-Form and it was so freakin' great. This is a great 'adult' version of that toy.
This is life changing! I can't believe it. I'm definitely getting me one of these
Looking at the camelcamelcamel price history it seems to reach a low of $95 regularly. Although that may change once the "Tested death hug" hits the seller.
Thank you Adam! I appreciate all the knowledge you pour into us :)
I scored one of those FOR TEN BUCKS, at a local shop. The dealer had no idea what it was and I only suspected that it was a vacuum former. Sometimes, life is super-sweet!
Great VF! It reminds me a lot of the Vac-u-form I had as a kid. You had to pump the vacuum yourself, but it worked great. This will let a whole lot of Makers finally get into vacuum forming.
My son just got one thanks to your review. He was just as excited as you were! He’s wanted one for ages. Thank You he loves it.
You have to love Adam's energy!
If the detail is not very fine and there are not undercuts, these vacuforms can work very well to use as molds to cast resin.
How you mentioned about the camera and covid time videos, I love the videos you have put out just yourself this past year. Im sure its way easier for you having someone record but I love videos like this. Just Adam doing his thing!
This is amazing. Thank you for making me aware it exists.
I remember in the 60's, Mattel came out with a vacuum former. It was slightly smaller than Adam's red machine. One side had a hot plate, the other had the vacuum side with a hand pump & a plastic holder you would flip over from heater to former, then you had a handle for the hand pump. I got one for Xmas but didn't try it for a while because I had to save my allowance for plastic sheets. It had a few pieces to start but like a typical guy, I didn't read directions. I needed a couple of boats for flat car loads & I wanted different color boats. After a couple fo failures, I read the directions. Now once I mastered the procedure, I had so many boats I had to get more flat cars. Boy, was I happy my father liked trains, my mother lost her basement every winter to a gigantic layout. Best use we got out of the 5 ping pong tables (summer they doubled as buffet table when the family came to visit). I miss those days building with my dad even though he hated that my modeling was better! I wished I had kept that vacuum former.
i've had this in my to buy list for ages.
thanks for confirming its good! i wasnt sure if it was going to be what i wanted as a scale model maker, you just confirmed all my suspisions
Really nice for small jobs, and what's really neat is the frame on this is held up from the platen on a riser, so that the plastic has to expand to the base of the buck instead of having to shrink to the base of the buck and create webbing.
I went the home built route of a plywood sheet with a vacuum cleaner hose in the middle, and used the kitchen oven to heat the plastic. The upside was that it can take any size frame I want to build so that I'm not wasting plastic.
I’ve looked at these before and wondered if they were any good. So thanks for this video😊 mine arrives tomorrow
Thank you for this. I've always wanted a good vacuum form.
had one close to 2 years now, such a good little machine for any shop
Love seeing Adam so excited about something. I think I may order this to replicate some standup arcade or pinball machine parts. Great use for small parts that are often difficult to locate. Great video. :)
Thanks for sharing your opinions Adam.Just ordered one of these. Love the vids. Keep'm coming!..
Love this thing, have the same one at work and used it all the time until we upgraded to a more expensive pressure former for dental appliances.
I was taught plastics in school and the many versatilities of plastic. I took ALL the shop classes we had, wood, metals, and plastics.
I've been looking at these on Amazon for ages, but couldn't find any good reviews about it. Thanks Tested for testing and recommending it!
I've been using one of those machines for a few years now to make model car parts ( body panels, molds, windshields ect ) and I absolutely love it!
What clear plastic do you use for windshields?
@David Walker clear plastic from to-go containers or blister packaging
Nice! yep getting one! Thanks for showing us how it works!
thank you Adam! I really mean that, This is exciting.
I got to use one of those when I was working on the Chiodo Bros. Alien X-mas. Great tool!
I've been using one of these for YEARS. There is a newer budget vacform machine they sell at Michael's with a slightly bigger bed but it has a learning curve and requires your own vacuum which isn't that big of a deal. These dental ones are amazing for small stuff.
Very cool Adam and brings back memories when I did vacuum forming in Highschool shop class back in 1978…I know I am old
Awesome Adam ! Thanks for showing us this
I love your excitement at the results!! I can't stop thinking about using it for little chocolate molds haha this would be really great for small cosplay accessories too!
Thanks for showcasing this cost-effective gadget which will find numerous uses in my shop as well. BTW, I am sure you can add a temperature controller/timer and a digital readout, etc. to really soup this up for which makes it a very versatile unit
For those of us who have had and still use the ancient Mattel Vac-u-former from the late 60s, watching a home machine pull even 30 thou sheet is impressive. 60 thou is amazing!
Kind of find the fixed camera, or other hand held camera weird after really enjoying the slightly shakey, but more natural feeling phone on long bendy arm shots
I like the phone camera better. More "homey" feel and I think a better picture. IMHO
after a full pandemic of not working you're still trying to get this guy out of the cinematography business?
way to go butthead
@@cavemanvi Calm down, you literal child
@@cavemanvi
Huh?? Not at all! I was just saying I like the home flavor feel of the, I guess iPhone, better.
I had on as a kid. I loved it. It was a great Christmas gift
Thank you for showing this video it’s made my mind up to get one
The retro cast-iron style of it is intriguing.
Entered the rabbit hole on Amazon and already found this! Led me to a search on making my own, but came across this video. Thanks for this video! Hold on my Adel tool is here! Love that tool!
I've had that thing on my Amazon wishlist for about eight months now, debating whether to get it... it's a significant improvement over the DIY rig I put together with a coffee can and a shop vac.
Adam great video. I am a dentist and we use the vacuum former for making mouthgaurds for patients in contact sports.
Still trying to figure out how i can get my head in one to do a dental impression
You probably need a longer lever to get enough force behind it....It could get a bit messy though! 😉
Alginate, copy and then vacform ; )
They are used to make mouth guards and splints, not impressions. You first take an impression, make a plaster model and stick that into the machine.
I have a couple projects this will help out with, just bought one from Amazon and should have it by Thursday. Looks amazing on the demos.
This looks perfect for my hearing aid ear mould manufacture setup
I have been seeing these on amazon (sometimes a bit cheaper) and everytime I see them im so tempted lol just for mold making, I like making things out of concrete like trays, coasters and little pots and the like.
Very nice lesson on vacuform, thank you!
I just got mine from Amazon today. Can’t wait to try it!
This episode was everything
I got one of these, so for I am enjoying it. I do small parts, and this is perfect. And price is right up my alley. Never though I could afford vacuuming forming.
The vacuum former is absolutely awesome! Adam should do more one day builds using this for something. Cause I don’t know, has anyone done Vacuum Forming ASMR?
Wow that is amazing! Thank you for reviewing this, it looks amazing and so small and convenient. So cool..well hot..lol love your channel!
You can get all sorts of colors as party plates look for #6 plastic plates. I got one of these four our makerspace about 7 years ago! i love it!
Thank you Adam!
Nice find! It would have been nice to have that in my Industrial Design classes!
I have a similar one from my grandfathers dental lab, nice to have to along with my larger 9x12 vintage VAC U FORM machine
I love seeing you excited about new toys :)
Just got one after watching this video, I've got amazing results with this tool!
Ha, my dentist gave me his a decade ago! I use it for oddball things; once I made a wax model from a broken part for a lost-wax aluminum casting.
Just love mine. Been using it for a few years with my model aircraft & 1/35 armor kits.
Can you explain exactly what it is you use it for. I have several 3d printers and I'm trying to figure out (for years) if I would ever find a use for such a machine. I build armor kits like you so I'm interested in the actual day to day applications.
@@stinkyham9050 I use it to make thin sheet copies of add on items for the vehicles or dioramas. Supply boxes, rolled tarps and other items that only keep a single master in scale and vacuform any copies I want to use. It saves me time that I would spend making resin copies for these items, especially if I want the item to show any wear or damage. Easy to do with the thin plastic copies. I've never used 3D printers and mostly use my vacuum former & doing resin casting molds for add on items or other pieces that I need or want to use. Hope this helps, if not contact me anytime.
THANK YOU!!😅
funny I was actually looking at this exact vacuum former the other day and said I'll wait to find a review. So thanks a lot. Thinking hard of getting it
Parts for the mandalorian rifle perhaps? They look familiar.
Thank you for sharing this Adam, this will make a great new introduction tool for my various maker ventures!
That's really a cool tool! Thanks, Adam!
My first exposure to a Vacuum Former was in grade 7 or 8, in our wood working class. We didn't do much with it but each of us could use 1 sheet of plastic with it and everyone had a go. Had I known at the time what a cool machine it was, I would have brought in some objects to put down to get molded just for the extra fun of it. But we learned about it that day, and did all the forms that day so we didn't exactly have a waning about it.
I think the size of sheets we used were like 1 foot by 1.5 or 2 feet (still have it around here somewhere, just been a while since I seen it). Though the machine we used took up much more room, you had to flip the plastic over from the heating side over to the vacuum side and you had to make sure the plastic didn't droop too low or else it would hit the heater. So ya not as safe as the ones you have there. We all still had a blast though and nothing burned down or even caught fire that whole entire time they were in use. :) lol
this looks perfect for my model shop.
I do a lot of vacuum clamping of wood parts and to get a stronger initial pull I added a vacuum tank under my bench. 8 ft of Sch40 6” PVC capped at both ends. Pump pulls the tank down then a foot pedal valve opens the clamping fixture to the vacuum. Probably won’t work with the little dental vac-u-form but if you have a shop made bigger one it might.
Thank you Adam! Thats an awesome tip, i will get one. It seems way better than the "We R Memory Keepers" one which needs a shopvac.
I was introduced to vacuum forming as a kid, when I used my Mattel machine to make HO scale models for my trains and slot cars.
I had one, too. It was interesting and fun, despite the somewhat inconsistent results (at least in my case) due to hand-pumping to form the vacuum.
I had one too!
@@Markus0021 Yeah, though I found the inconsistencies to be related less to the hand-pumping and more to the clamping arrangement that relied on registration pins in the plastic blanks. I solved that by fitting it with rubber gaskets in the frame.
@@harveyconway6036 You could be right. Or it could be a combination of the two. Either way, this rig looks to be a significant improvement.
@@Markus0021 Oh, no question! I think I suffer from a wistful lust for this: would that Mattel have incorporated a real vacuum pump!
I collect warhammer, and at first wasn't sure, but what a brilliant way of making scatter terrain which is identical (for tournaments etc)
Adam combed his hair for the new camera🤩. It looks great. Old vs new camera ... both have pluses. Adam is so very excited to find this new inexpensive but high-quality vacuformer- that it could be filmed on on anything and come across as great and interesting. BTW - Dentist have some awesome equipment so don’t overlook the resource.
Placed my order before finishing the video. Thanks, Adam :D
Today I went to study for a course in "Metals and Polymers", and had to find out what vacuum forming of thermo plastics is. I didn't know about vacuum forming until today, now I'm hooked
Not sure where you'd get it from, but the used to be coloured abs for vacuum forming in the early 00's as we used it loads at school for dt projects.
I recently found a red pen holder/desk organiser that we'd vacuum formed whilst at school.
I just bought one of these as a result of watching this video. I had built my own vacformers before (box, frame, vacuum cleaner and oven!) and this one does cost twice as much in Canada (when all considered like taxes, dollar didfference etc.) as the USA price, but it works really well. My hope is that even though this is cheap Chinese made stuff, its simplicity of design will ensure it works for the rest of my life.
In addition to trays it's also used for denture baseplates, mouthguards and night guards
As mentioned in the video, this critter seems perfect for stuff like aircraft canopies.
You know what I love about Adam's videos most? As someone who has worked in the prop industry independently and professionally for legacy effects for a while, I know how hard it is to be able to do the Hobby as a job, Since leaving legacy it's been very difficult to open my own shop/studio and very difficult to be able to pay my bills and be able to enjoy my hobby and passion, it makes me happy to see someone as passionate as he is just straight up enjoying his life and enjoying the hobby without the burdens of needing to work a 9-5 that pulls him away from it, and he chooses to use this gift to make content to help others who are passionate and trying to learn. granted, I work at NASA and love it but I'd rather be in my shop haha