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Bill Fleming
10-28-2007, 11:36 PM
What are folks using for a pump with their vacuum chucks? Do you this same pump for vacuum clamping, forming and veneering? New pumps are very expensive, other than occasional bargains is a good source for a reasonably priced pump or is it just better to get a good one and move on?

Thoughts and advice appreciated.

Thx Bill
Jim Becker
10-29-2007, 12:01 AM
Gast 0523 for me...bought it "brand new" as surplus for much, much less than a retail new one costs. And yes, I use it for both my vacuum chucks and for vacuum veneer work.
Paul Andrews
10-29-2007, 7:54 AM
This link is for a new gast pump at the cheapest price you will find. Works well for vacuum chucking, never tried it for veneering.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007011715193546&item=4-1540&catname=
Bill Fleming
10-29-2007, 8:21 AM
Thx guys - that is a great price for what looks like a solid pump. Was a little surprise it was 220 volts but looks great and will likely be in the shop soon!
Bill Fleming
10-29-2007, 8:57 AM
Now that I gotten great advice on vacuum pump selection, what are folks thoughts on vacuum chucks? I am looking at the VacuuMaster chuck since my lathe spindle has a cross hole it.

Thoughts and advice appreciated.

Cheers - Bill