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 ▶︎ https://racheldebarros.com/diy-vacuum... DIY Vacuformer Series: Part 1: Heating Elements -    • DIY Vacuum Form Machine Series: Sourcing H...   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: 🛒 Heating Elements: https://amzn.to/3Fv75CQ 🛒 Aluminum Flashing Roll: https://amzn.to/40gjPXB 🛒 Tin Snips: https://amzn.to/3QuTB0c 🛒 Step Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3Q3xi0e 🛒 Rotary Tool: https://amzn.to/45JDTmf 🛒 3/4" Aluminum Channel: https://amzn.to/3FOu6RD 🛒 3/4" Aluminum Angle Stock: https://amzn.to/46GkqnH 🛒 Center Hole Punch Tool: https://amzn.to/407lgaS Join the Engineering Artists Community ▶︎ https://racheldebarros.com/members Some links included here are to affiliate sites. If you purchase something through them, I may earn a small commission — which costs you nothing! I am very grateful for your support when you use my links to make a purchase. #vacuumforming #vacuumformingmachine #vacuumformer #propmaking #propmaker #heatbox