DIY Vacuformer Part 2: Build a No-Weld Heat Box

Ever thought of making your own vacuum forming machine? We continue my DIY vacuum forming machine build by fabricating a heat box for the heating elements that I pulled from an old toaster oven. Best of all, no welding or fancy tools are required. Transform readily available materials into a functioning heat box and unlock the potential of custom-made plastic forms!
Full Tutorial ▶︎ racheldebarros.com/diy-vacuum...
DIY Vacuformer Series:
Part 1: Heating Elements - • DIY Vacuum Form Machin...
Part 2: Heat Box - you're watching it
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Heat Box Design Sketch
5:01 Measuring Heat Box Walls
7:10 Cutting Heat Box Walls
7:48 Bending Heat Box Walls
11:41 Measuring Heating Element Holes
14:32 Drilling Heating Element Holes
16:29 Adding Structural Support
20:01 Attaching the Top Cover
22:30 Test Fit the Heating Elements
23:12 Wrap Up
Build Along:
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[@DBB-KE5DUO]

easy to build!! almost as easy as a pre built kit!! ... with Rachel as teacher, of course!!
🤩🤩🤗🤗

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Ayyyye, glad to see you're still making videos 💖

[@countrymagic61]

Ok...You left me hanging. I watched part 1 and part 2 of this project. This is like a cliffhanger🤣 Is there or will there be a part 3?

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

your enthusiasm is contagious! love the channel.

[@jimscycleandautotn8508]

Yes maam 😉

[@dedefrench1095]

U could use a screen installer roller tool and cross brake for strength..they have a tool for such to use on like the ground but a screen tool works and make a x on each side and it will be sturdy..maybe help in future

[@Jhelm]

You can use pop rivets if you ever work with thin sheet metal like that. It will be way more easier than nuts and bolts. 👍

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

when is part 3?