Vacuum chucking for the mini

[Travis Stinson]

I've got to do a 2 day demo for my Guild in a couple months, so I've been busy getting my mini lathe rigged up for it. I wanted to be able to set up and break down the rig easily. I welded a frame for the vacuum pump that rides on the center stretcher of the lathe stand. The hose from the filter to the gauge assembly has a 1/4" quick connector on one end and the gauge stalk connects to the lathe bed with 2 screws. I think it's ready!;)
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[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a great looking setup Travis. Nice job. Very clean and out of the way of your turning.

[Mark Cothren]

Very impressive! Very efficient!

[Michael Stafford]

Just a show off is all I got to say:p ....Nice work Travis!:D

[Jim Ketron]

Nice set up Travis!
That mini is going to be even more fun to play with now!

[Dennis Peacock]

Wow Travis....that looks Good!!!!!! Real good in fact. Congrats bud on a job well done. Very clean setup without a lot of clutter.

[Frank Chaffee]

Smooth execution Travis.
Access to controls looks to be very convenient, and it’s durned good looking too!
Bet this will be a fine demo for your Guild.

Frank