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Automating those processes would make it much more convenient. I'm not I'm up to the task to figure it out on my own.

I would guess around 2200-2400 Watts. I re-wired until I wouldn't trip a 20 amp breaker. Assuming household voltage is around 120 volts and considering that typical toaster ovens uses about 1100 watts and I have 2 toaster ovens wired up that seems to check out.I tried to space the heating elements evenly, assuming operating temperatures are close. The elements are fully heated before I bring the plastic up and the droop of the plastic looked even. Results were satisfactory.

I read all the vacuum former tutorials I could find before I started. I liked the design of the Protoform and found Volpin's helpful guide.

Stormtrooper armor is one of the reasons that convinced me I needed a vacuum former. =)

Thanks! It's a fun project

Thanks!

Good advice, thanks!

A small one is a great way to get started, and much cheaper. The toaster oven version took me a weekend, my 24x24 took me a few months.

Thanks for checking it out! Pics or it didn't happen.