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Let us know if you want to make multiple forms. Common Terminology: Buck or Mold- the form or object the heated plastic sheet is forced against using a vacuum in order to shape the plastic.

A little dumpster-diving let [Nick Skvarla] build his vacuum form machine for around $5. He pulled a vacuum cleaner out of the trash, which was tossed away because of a broken power plug.