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I use a piece of wood with the flanged bearing stuck in it with a little silicon. Then I just stick the stiff PVC tube through the spindle and mount...

I found the guy on you tube who makes his chucks with pvc and a thick piece of acrylic instead of wood. Ordered the frugal system today. Delivery...

I wonder if anyone made a base for the chuck out of hdpe? Or maybe it's too soft?

I haven't had a problem with run out (did mark where #1 jaw sits). If you leave a center mark on base to align with the tail stock, then offset...

Good to know that the tube is a non issue. The one time I had the wheel off the end of the spindle it just seemed rough/sharp. Suppose a little...

I also have a Frugal Vacuum system. I bought the pump and flanged bearings from him but did the rest myself. I have a gauge that gives me a good...

Hi Walter, I just got a sales flyer from the frugal site. It seems like a good set up. What size chuck are you using the most? Does it have...

Sam, I have and use a Frugal vacuum chuck/system. It’s fantastic! I can have mine up and running in less than a minute. Bought mine at SWAT...