Vacuum Pumps

[W.C. Turner]

Hi all,

I've searched the archives, but, can't find what I'm looking for.

Does anybody have a complete parts list, that one would need, for making a vacuum pump system? Please include the vacuum pump needed. I would prefer a 110v pump.
Thanks

[Cecil Arnold]

WC, Check out Joewoodworker.com. He has the full plans for a vacuum veneer system. As far as the pump, check the surplus center. Most of what they have are 220v. but they sell a converter for about $40 that is supposed to let you run it on 110v.

[Lloyd Frisbee]

This guy sells most everything you will need.
http://www.wbnoble.com/

[Jim Becker]

I have an article on my web site about building a vacuum system. In it, there is contact information for Johnny Tolly who can get you set up very nicely with all the pieces and parts you need, including sourcing a pump, if you need help with that. Surplus pumps are the best value, IMHO.

[W.C. Turner]

Thanks for your replies!

[W.C. Turner]

I had this site bookmarked:
http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006090910595033&item=4-1540&catname=

Item#4-1540 How do you make these work, since they don't appear to have a corded plug, or On/Off switch on them?

[Joe Melton]

I have that one set up, W. C. It comes with three short wires, and you wire those to your 220.
I put a 220V switch on the wall and turn the pump on and off with that switch. Others have done it differently. The switch cost me about 13 bucks.
Joe

[Jeff Horton]

As a side note, if anyone neeeds a transformer to step 110v up to 220v for a vacuum pump I have a few. I think they are fused at 6 amps. PM me if you have a use for one.