Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Vacuum pump - Bernie
Fred in NC
>Thanks, Bernie. The vacuum pump just arrived, and it is a beauty! And it is not very noisy either. It will pull more than enough vacuum to hold just about any piece.
Now I need to make a chuck, and put together the rest of the outfit. I am planning to build as much as possible myself.
I will keep everyone posted, and hopefully post some pics.
Fred
Re: Vacuum pump - Bernie *LINK*
Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
>Fred,
If you have not done so already, go to the BP articles and look up the Vacuum chuck article by our very own Al Crandal. I have used this design to make a couple of systems for my Vega and my Jet Mini, as well as several for club members. You can build the whole thing for under $20.
Some of the Part Numbers have changed, and some of the locations may be different, but it is basically very good.
Thank you, Mark !
Fred in NC
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Re: Vacuum pump - Bernie *LINK*
Andrew Hilton
>Here's my version of the vacuum system and chuck for a mini lathe. I've also done the same thing (except for the rotary adapter had to be changed a little) for friends' large lathes.
Vacuum system & Chuck
Thank you, Andrew !
Fred in NC
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Re: Vacuum pump - Bernie
Bernie
>I am glad you are happy. Good luck with the rest of the hook up and be safe.
Bernie
Re: Vacuum pump - Bernie
Matthew fallon,Li ny
>these are just too cool'
definitely going on my to-do list for the future.
thank you~