Acrylic Bending Machine

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Not sure if i'm allow to post this but since OCUK don't provide custom services like this, i guess it's ok.

Does anyone have one of these as i need to bend some perspex sheets?

I have been thinking of purchasing one of these if no-one has one but since it comes from Aliexpress.. i'm a bit sceptical... not so much in how it works but more so where it comes from.. and whether i would be confronted with a customs/import charge.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32562587750.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.67ef2e0euKnSp9
 
It's coming from china slowly and your getting import charges.

I like how it says estimated delivery 28th September :p their own FAQ says thats a lie
How long does it take for my package to arrive if I use AliExpress Shipping?

It depends on which option you choose.
Packages that are sent with AliExpress Standard Shipping usually take 15 to 45 working days, whereas Aliexpress Premium Shipping will provide an estimated delivery time from 7 to 15 working days.
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Most people who order from that site seem to be satisfied customers though.

to the UK is probably around 4 weeks
 
What's max value before you start getting import charges? isn't it something like £135.. or is this EU only?

Not really urgent so can wait... it's the most i've paid for shipping, but have probably spent almost £1k in total within the last 2 months buying random crap from there and not have any fee to pay once delivered.. (given all items were under £20 max per item)
 
TBH I'm not sure about import duty/vat.
seems it changed a lot from when I last ordered from outside the EU.

your supposed to pay the VAT or where your buying from I thought but only for EU countries, seems like it changed since we left?
 
Guess time will tell.. will order it next week and see what happens next.

Shame i have to buy one.. only plan on using it once or twice, then will probably flog it
 
I've had stuff pretty damn fast from China in general... AliExpress not the fastest, and also haven't ordered much since covid and Brexit impacted borders etc.

That's said... It's a strip heater. You can get them here, schools might even be chucking them out. You could also buy a £20 laminator from Argos or Staples and make your own.
 
LuckyBenski said:
That's said... It's a strip heater. You can get them here, schools might even be chucking them out. You could also buy a £20 laminator from Argos or Staples and make your own.
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i was thinking of making my own but only works out cheaper by about £20 give or take.. the bulk of the cost would be the power supply needed but the individual components are cheap as chips.

I've had a look for strip heats/acrylic benders here, but they are all £100+.. Need one which can bend up to 50cm big, not the diddy ones
 
after a lot of umming and ahhh'ing and given covid... i decided to give myself a small hobby and make one myself.. just need to look for a cheap dc power supply
 
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