Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: My Next Router

I took an old air conpressor tank and a Gast Vacuum pump I got on Ebay and
made a Vacuum table & a vacuum bag set-up. Don't know way it woun't work for
a CNC.

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From: "echnidna" <echnidna@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 5:19 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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
>
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