# Free Vacuum Former?! Would need help with collecting it

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**Created:** [13 October 2026 09:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989 "2026-10-13T09:43:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Beamayorga](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/beamayorga/32/22590_2.png) [@Beamayorga](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Beamayorga)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 09:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/1 "2026-10-13T09:43:49Z")

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Hi!!  
My work has offered me the this Vacuum Former for free. Its in perfect condition and ready tu use! Would this be something that could be useful for the space?

Unfortunately I don’t drive or have a car…If this is something that interests us, would anyone be able to help me bring it to the space? Ideally with a car! UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies, Lime Grove.

They are looking to get rid of it in the next three weeks and there are more people interested so it would be good to make a decision as soon as possible!

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**Author:** ![asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/asander1/32/14251_2.png) [@asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/asander1)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/2 "2026-10-13T15:33:41Z")

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Do you have the dimensions of this, that’s probably the biggest factor other than ‘do we want it’, thanks!!

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**Author:** ![Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ryanf/32/11993_2.png) [@Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ryanf)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/3 "2026-10-13T15:41:01Z")

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It’s pretty cool:[C.R. Clarke 725FLB Vacuum Former | AES Ltd.](https://www.shopaessolutions.co.uk/c-r-clarke-725flb-vacuum-former.html?ppc_keyword) =&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=24326111982&gbraid=0AAAAADov2Wa328OpBOjx7IUh76nGFqxmH&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlNTbi6q3lwMVS5tQBh0d6B-oEAQYASABEgK82PD\_BwE

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**Author:** ![Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/jem/32/18948_2.png) [@Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Jem)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:50 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/4 "2026-10-13T15:50:03Z")

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If we can make space for it, I’d be happy to collect it.

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**Author:** ![Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/brendon_hatcher/32/12769_2.png) [@Brendon\_Hatcher](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Brendon_Hatcher)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/5 "2026-10-13T15:54:30Z")

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From the datasheet:

Dimensions (LxWxH) - without stand  
609.6 x 857.2 X 579.1

• 228mm x 432mm (9 x 17in) forming aperture  
• 6mm (0.25in) max material thickness  
• 140mm (5.5in) max mould height

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**Author:** ![Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/jem/32/18948_2.png) [@Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Jem)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/6 "2026-10-13T15:57:25Z")

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Approximately 645 mm wide × 861 mm deep × 579 mm high, without the stand

With a 432 × 228 mm forming aperture, taking a 458 × 254 mm plastic sheet up to 6 mm thick

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**Author:** ![Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/jem/32/18948_2.png) [@Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Jem)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/7 "2026-10-13T15:59:08Z")

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[@lasertechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/lasertechs) [@silkscreentechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/silkscreentechs) [@CNCtechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/cnctechs) do you think that we could make room for this in the

~~dirty~~

messy room? It would be a great addition to the space.

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**Author:** ![iNerdier](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/inerdier/32/28297_2.png) [@iNerdier](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/iNerdier)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/8 "2026-10-13T16:14:50Z")

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We don’t have enough space as it is, see the guillotine currently shoved next to the drying rack.  
I like the idea of a vacuum former, just not there. Could it maybe go on a shelf in the snug?

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**Author:** ![Lia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/lia/32/29894_2.png) [@Lia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Lia)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/9 "2026-10-13T16:40:42Z")

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We might be able to replace the one in 3d Print

[@3dtechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/3dtechs)

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**Author:** ![Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/jem/32/18948_2.png) [@Jem](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Jem)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2026 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/free-vacuum-former-would-need-help-with-collecting-it/52989/10 "2026-10-13T16:43:57Z")

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That’s a good plan