Calling all propmakers! Have you ever wanted a vacuum forming machine for your projects but buying one is just too expensive and building your own seems too complicated? I'll show you how to make your own beginnerfriendly vacuum forming machine, stepbystep, with no welding for less than $150!

We're tearing down my thrift store toaster oven to harvest the 4 heating elements inside so we can build our own custom heat box for my DIY vacuform machine. Secondhand stores usually have a good stock of these toaster ovens but you can also use heating elements from space heaters.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Parts of a Vacuum Form Machine
1:04 Where to Get a Used Toaster Oven
2:03 Using the Toaster Oven "As Is"
4:25 Tip: Find Your Toaster's User/Repair Manual
4:44 Remove the Outer Cover
7:00 Examine Heating Element Attachments
7:40 Remove Remaining Panels
10:16 Remove Interior Screws
11:00 Loosen Heating Elements & Cut Necessary Wires
16:12 Pull Out the Heating Elements
18:43 Wrap Up

Build Along:
Used Toaster Oven: https://ebay.us/1DqPrE
Cordless Drill: https://amzn.to/3tMksw1
Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/4704Bbt
Pliers: https://amzn.to/45F0Qa9
Wire Cutter: https://amzn.to/46NhgyH
Work Gloves: https://amzn.to/45Ho7IM

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