Comments on: Vacuum Chuck http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/ ... adventures in woodturning and woodworking Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:08:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Keith Larrett http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/comment-page-1/#comment-38584 Keith Larrett Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:47:07 +0000 http://syzygypens.com/blog/?p=537#comment-38584 Thomas When it comes to making tools, jigs etc, sometimes it is easy and cheaper to make them yourself. However, sometimes I look at it and think "Do I want to spend my time making this tool, or would I rather spend my time turning?" I've made many of my own tools, but I've also spent a fair amount on purchases so that I could spend my time at the lathe instead. I don't have any direct experience with the system you are talking about, but hopefully the above will help make your decision easier. Thomas

When it comes to making tools, jigs etc, sometimes it is easy and cheaper to make them yourself. However, sometimes I look at it and think “Do I want to spend my time making this tool, or would I rather spend my time turning?” I’ve made many of my own tools, but I’ve also spent a fair amount on purchases so that I could spend my time at the lathe instead.

I don’t have any direct experience with the system you are talking about, but hopefully the above will help make your decision easier.

]]> By: Thomas Zayatz http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/comment-page-1/#comment-38341 Thomas Zayatz Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:02:23 +0000 http://syzygypens.com/blog/?p=537#comment-38341 I have been considering the Hold Fast 3" Vacuum Chuck Kit which sells for $260. Does anyone have experience with this system? With the work required to build a system and the costs of the pieces and parts I'm tempted to just by the system. Any recommendations? Thomas Zayatz I have been considering the Hold Fast 3″ Vacuum Chuck Kit which sells for $260.

Does anyone have experience with this system? With the work required to build a system and the costs of the pieces and parts I’m tempted to just by the system.

Any recommendations?

Thomas Zayatz

]]> By: Keith Larrett http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/comment-page-1/#comment-38169 Keith Larrett Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:37:23 +0000 http://syzygypens.com/blog/?p=537#comment-38169 Thomas The chuck has worked out great. Still using it on a regular basis and have had no problems to date. The foam needs to be replaced occasionally, but that is all. Thomas

The chuck has worked out great. Still using it on a regular basis and have had no problems to date. The foam needs to be replaced occasionally, but that is all.

]]> By: Thomas Zayatz http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/comment-page-1/#comment-38165 Thomas Zayatz Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:49:15 +0000 http://syzygypens.com/blog/?p=537#comment-38165 Hi BG, Can you describe your experience using this chuck? Successes? Failures (if any)? Thanks, Thomas Zayatz Hi BG,

Can you describe your experience using this chuck? Successes? Failures (if any)?

Thanks,

Thomas Zayatz

]]> By: BG http://syzygypens.com/blog/2009/04/29/vacuum-chuck/comment-page-1/#comment-18322 BG Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:04:51 +0000 http://syzygypens.com/blog/?p=537#comment-18322 For a larger size vacuum chuck: A simple and inexpensive alternative to larger PVC is a old style toilet plunger. Cut the wood handle shorter, drill through the center of the handle and drill a center hole in the plunger head to match. Now mount your vacuum adapter to the cut end of the handle and place your bowl etc. to the bottom of the plunger. For a larger size vacuum chuck:
A simple and inexpensive alternative to larger PVC is a old style toilet plunger. Cut the wood handle shorter, drill through the center of the handle and drill a center hole in the plunger head to match. Now mount your vacuum adapter to the cut end of the handle and place your bowl etc. to the bottom of the plunger.

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