Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT *LINK*
John F
>Has anyone tried this unit?
I looked at making my own, but this seems easy and clean. It does however make me wonder how easy it is to remove.
Opinions, comments welcome.
This is a lot of money to me, I need to know it will not be wasted.
Thanks to all
John F
E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
Steve Roxberg
>I have one and it works fine.
There are cheaper ways to do it, but then my time is worth some money as well.
You won't be disappointed, and it's very easy to put on and take off.
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
Bob Hackett
>I`d do a search thru the archives before buying.
There have been many low cost solutions posted here using bearings and things like PVC and Corian to make a rotary vac fixture to fit most any lathe.I don`t see a need to spend $75 for an adapter when a homemade fix is within any intermediate or better turner`s grasp.
Just my opinion.
Mainely,Bob
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
Stuart Johnson
>I have one and it works very well. I agree with Bob you can make one cheaper providing you know how. I have seen a couple different plans but don't have them bookmarked.
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT *LINK*
John U.
>John - I made my own about a year and a half ago, and have not had a problem. I posted some information on it at the link below.
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
John Lucas
>John
I built one several years ago and published the plans in More Woodturning. I don't have them on the computer but can send you the plans if you'll send me your snail mail address. I used lamp rod, a 4" crossbar from the electrical supply and wood, a bearing and a barbed connector. It's easy to build and is less than 10 bucks depending on the bearing you use.
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
>Two Points:
I as most of the others have said, it is very easy to make your own. Even if you over engineer it, it will not cost you $15. Look in the BP articles and Reviews section to the left. Look for Al Crandall's article. It has all the parts and part numbers you need if you go to Lowes to buy them. I made mine from that plan, and have made several others for club members.
Second point: I have never seen a bad piece of equipment made by Oneway. I recently moved up to a larger lathe, and the bowl steady I made would not fit this one. I planned to make another, but in the end I ended up buying the one that Oneway sells, and love it.
Honestly, excluding the shopping for the parts time, you can make your own in 30 minutes.
Mark
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT
John F
>Hmmm, that appeals to my thrifty nature.
remove the 1 from my email address.
thanks, to you and all who responded
John F
Re: E-Z Vacuum Adaptor #2MT *LINK*
Andrew Hilton
>I've provided a link to some plans for making a vacuum assembly like the E-Z as well as a different kind that is somewhat like the Rotary Adapter version.
I bought both of Oneways' versions before making my own. The Oneways' are well made, of course. The E-Z design is easy to attach/detach from the lathe but it quickly becomes a pain to do if you switch back and forth from vacuum chucking and spindle work (using something in the Morse Taper like a spur center). That's why I made my own rotary adapter that replaces the handwheel. All I have to do is just plug in the vacuum hose and I'm using vacuum chucking. When I'm done, I just pull the hose out and I still can use the knockout rod, and spur center, etc.
Quick and easy. A whole lot cheaper too!
Vacuum system & Chuck
