Re: My Next Router

Hi Group,
The vacuum pump link didnt work but this link will

http://www.berkut13.com/sucker.htm

seems a nice economical vaccum pump but 2 notes about it.
most auto and refrigeration sealed units have some oil in the refrigerant which is not possible as a vaccuum pump , but it is so cheap they could be throwawy units.

vacuum clamping with timber usually uses high volume pumps to offset the many air leaks that can happen. but if sealed with tape or blanking pieces etc the pump should work well. this pump would be great for vacuum clamp pressing of laminates.

I like the idea so much i will try it on my cnc router when it gets to that stage

Regards
Bob thomas

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "deschrg2001" <deschrg2001@y...> wrote:
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "jfglass2001" <jfglass2001@y...> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Well, I finished my router a few weeks ago, and I've noticed
> certain
> > things that I would like to change on it:
> >
> > 1) What does anyone know about making vacuum tables? My table is
> 24"
> > X 24". I machine completely wood, medium to heavy cuts, etc. etc.
> >
> > 2) Can anyone tell me anything about a medium to high speed
> spindle
> > that is quiet, that I can make/buy? I have a Porter Cable Router,
> and
> > that thing is wicked loud. I live in a small neighborhood, and I
> > really don't want to piss off my neighbors. What about variable
> > speed?
> >
> > Thanx for the help,
> > Seth
>
> Put a gasket around the perimeter of your table, the self stick ones
> for sealing doors should work OK. Drill a small hole in the center
> and attach a vacumm pump to it. Here is a link to a site that
> details how to build a cheap vacuum pump, for about $20.
>
> http://composite.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%
> 2Fwww.berkut13.com%2Fsucker.htm