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Vacuum chuck system

  • 25 Jun 2022 4:12 PM
    Message # 12828949
    Anonymous

    Looking to purchase a high quality vacuum chuck system. Anyone have one for sale or recommendations for a high quality system?

  • 25 Jun 2022 10:55 PM
    Reply # 12829090 on 12828949

    I am a fan of Frugal Vacuum Chucks. 
    https://www.frugalvacuumchuck.com/

  • 02 Jul 2022 6:23 PM
    Reply # 12836450 on 12828949
    Anonymous

    Looks interesting can we discuss the system you have built?

  • 03 Jul 2022 8:14 AM
    Reply # 12836687 on 12828949

    Sure, what would you like to know?  
    I bought the Super Frugal II with brass option. I have a Beall spindle tap, so making wood chucks is pretty easy, but I am not supper happy with the pvc and foam. Even rounded, it makes for too sharp an edge. It works fine, but I ended up getting a Oneway drum and converted into the same style chuck by adding the tubing to pass through the headstock. 

  • 21 Jul 2022 1:28 PM
    Reply # 12856821 on 12828949
    Anonymous

    Spoke to the gentleman at Frugal. He is no longer able to source pumps but is offering some of the kit parts. Anyone have a recommendation on a different pump source or the pump specifications. Not sure if refrigerant vacuum pumps are a good option.

    Thanks for your advice. 

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