I think Tom Steyer is busy on the hustings.
https://www.tomsteyer.com/join-the-t...hoCRbAQAvD_BwE
I think Tom Steyer is busy on the hustings.
https://www.tomsteyer.com/join-the-t...hoCRbAQAvD_BwE
I bet the Tom Steyer of JTTools would love to have some of the millions that the other Tom Steyer is spending on his campaign!!😄
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Ha! Yes, and probably fewer of the quips that I'm sure he's been getting recently whenever he introduces himself!
Adds a bit of irony to The Bard's timeless question, "What's in a name?"
I do hope he's well. Perhaps Tom Lucas will follow up on this thread if he hears back.
FWIW: One of the forum sponsors is: https://www.qualityvak.com
Still no word from JT Turningtools. But I did get my vacuum installed.
I mounted it to the two 3/8" threaded holes in the left leg. This way, it's in a place of unused space with a very short and neat hose run. Dual mufflers, it's almost silent. I'm pulling 28+ inches.
Tried it today with the simple tools chuck and it works pretty good. Though I would like a bigger surface that is flatter. Tom Steyer are you out there?
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Good looking setup. I'd put a small hose clamp on the end of the hose that goes on the headstock tube. It might seem to be a tight fit but over time could loosen and lose vacuum.
Yeah, there are expectations of quick response when dealing with any business. On the other hand when it is a one man business, you never know what might be going on in their life. I generally try to factor that in to my expectations when dealing with a one man shop.
Tom Lucas, it is hard to tell from your picture, but if you don't have a filter, you should add one to keep dust from going through the compressor. I went to the auto store and bought a clear universal gas filter with push-on barbs. I plumbed it so that the sawdust would collect on the visible outside portion of the filter, so that I could see when it is getting plugged up.
I finally got through on the telephone today with JT TurningTools. I spoke with Tom's wife. It turns out Tom has been in the hospital for the past few weeks. He is home now but still recovering. I think he is getting some help but response is likely to continue to be slow for a while as they catch up. I just wanted to post so that others will know and suggest patience as JT Turningtools gets back to normal. Wishing Tom a fast and full recovery.
Thanks for posting this update, Tom.
Well, I started this thread at the end of January. Today, I finally got my vacuum adapter kit from JTTurningTools. What's that- about 3 months? As I reported Tom Steyer has been having health issues and I believe he continues to fight for a full recovery to this day. I was patient and understanding and it paid off big time. What a really nice setup for vacuum chucking. I just threw the thing on my lathe this afternoon, added a 2" PVC fitting with some foam, and was able to pull about 27.5" Hg. I used it to apply friction polish to a threaded box I had made. Worked great and gripped tightly.
So if you considering any of JTTurnTools products, don't give up. Just call him, and keep calling him until you get through. I wish Tom a full recovery from his ailments. Let's keep supporting the small businesses that make woodturning great!