One solid base. One solid press...
NEW FROM CKK INDUSTRIES
VacuForge™ Thermoform Vacuum Molding PressThe last vacuum press you will ever buy. | |
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The VacuForge™ XL 24-inch press is a fresh take on membrane vacuum forming. It is built from high-quality materials for frequent daily use, with a 16" x 24" work area that gives you room for full-size holsters, sheaths, and batch runs. Made in the USA by CKK Industries.
It was designed for forming custom holsters and knife sheaths from KYDEX®, HOLSTEX®, Boltaron®, and ABS, and it works just as well for hobbyists, cosplay, orthotics, and small-scale prototyping. |
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🔸One-piece base. The base is precision machined from one solid piece, so it will not warp over time. Unlike presses built from wood or laminates, it is crack resistant and leak-proof.
🔸Pinch-retention membrane. A high-heat membrane is held to the lid with a pinch retention design that is secure and quick to change. The membrane seals on a raised edge around the vacuum chamber, with no gasket needed.
🔸Magnet-anchored lid. The lid closes and stays put before the initial drawdown, so you can focus on the piece in front of you.
🔸Removable heat-sink board. A specially formed, customizable heat-sink board sits over the vacuum grid base so the press can handle repeated, back-to-back forming sessions.
🔸Plug-and-play plumbing. Connect your existing vacuum pump to the 1/4 inch intake nipple and turn it on. The design needs very little air volume, so drawdown is smooth and quick, and the integrated plumbing holds a vacuum for extended periods. |
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1. Heat your KYDEX®, HOLSTEX®, Boltaron®, or leather to 300-375°F, depending on the material and your oven.
2. Wrap the heated sheet around your knife, pistol, or flashlight.
3. Place it in the press and close the lid until the magnets hold it.
4. Turn on your vacuum pump and let the material draw down and cool.
5. Remove the formed piece and move on to finishing. |
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(1) VacuForge™ XL Press 24
(2) High-temp heavy-duty membranes (one installed, one spare)
(1) Removable/customizable heat-sink board
(1) Vacuum gauge
(2) Brass ball valves
(1) 1/4 inch threaded connection nipple |
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Every maker we know has a story about a press that let them down: a warped base, a cracked lid, a gasket that would not seal on the third pull of the day. The VacuForge™ was built to end that story. A one-piece base, a membrane you can change in minutes, and plumbing that just works means less time fighting your equipment and more time turning out clean, tight-fitting holsters and sheaths.
That is why we say it is the last vacuum press you will ever buy, and why we are glad to put it on your bench. Whether you form a few pieces a month or a few dozen a week, this press is made to keep up.
Thank you for choosing KnifeKits.com. Your loyalty and your work are the reason we do this, and we never take it for granted.Build the Best! KnifeKits.com | | | |
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