263 days ago
by ccpenco |
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I moved recently and i got some more place for a shop. I am getting some new tools etc to outfit it, slowly but surely!
I saw on craigslist a 8 gallon(i thought it was a 4, but i’m not complaining) RIDGID wet/dry vac for 15$i called the guy and today i went to check it out. it works great, and it has a nozzle and hose. just a bit dirty but the suction is good.WHAT A DEAL!
does anyone know any attachments that could help it be a makeshift dust management system?
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297 days ago
by wood_wench |
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I just posted some images of my shop made vacuum system in the project gallery. It was suggested I start a blog on its construction – so here we go.
I followed the online directions provided at JowWoodworker.com I bought 2 rebuilt Thomas pumps and the Mac valve, regulator, relay kit that Joe sells. FYI – I am in no way affiliated or associated with JoeWoodworker I’m just letting you know where I got the info to make my system.
With the 2 pumps and the reservoir syst...
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782 days ago
by Muzhik |
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With all of that koa and etimoe veneer in my shop, I was eager to get started. There was one problem. I built my vacuum press from Joe Woodworker’s Directions while I was still living in the states. I had hoped I would be able to run it on a transformer. The only problem with that is that the electricity here isn’t only different in voltage, but in frequency as well (cycles per second or Hertz (Hz) is the second number in 110/60). I spoke with Joe to ask him if I would have any luck runn...
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805 days ago
by David |
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Download PDF Instructions to Build Your Own Vacuum Press Bag Stoarge Container
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814 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
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I thought I would include a few more photos, showing the construction details.
I’m not sure why I always end up with the photos in reverse order, but maybe you should start from the bottom!
Completed top, waiting for the edge shaping and butterflies.
My stepson, Evan, inspecting our work.
Lee and Evan installing 1/8" thick, Wenge edge banding.
The underside, fitted and stained. The holes allow attaching the top to the frame.
Evan measuring for the stainless inserts...
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821 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
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What a surprise I had when I started preparing for this interview and I found that the company is located in Toronto, Canada – not too far away from me! Yippee!
(Thanks to Roarockit for the original image and to Douglas Bordner, our pixelator, for the photo editing to include MsDebbieP)Ted Hunter and wife, Norah Jackson, started the Roarockit company not too long ago, in an effort to make veneering accessible to everyone.
The HistoryNorah and Ted, who has been teaching at the Ontario Co...
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868 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
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I was thinking whether or not to make this a continuation of the veneering bog, however many items here have more to do with vacuum systems, than veneering.
Hence a new Blog!
Photo one is a Demilune Hall Table top jig.
Photo two is a 30 inch long tee square which we use for biscuiting and routing duties. We make marks on the blue tape, were the biscuits go. When were done we replace the tape.
Photo three is an 8” square that we use to biscuit cabinet sides on.
P...
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903 days ago
by David |
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Well, this is the last of this set of video episodes completing my first run at a veneering project. The panel turned out great and I am looking forward to exploring other wood species. This was a lot of fun. Trust me, if I can do this right out of the gates, anyone can!
Thanks to Neil Lamens at Furnitology Productions and JoeWoodworker.com
Finally the vacuum press is loaded!
The vacuum quick connector attached to the vacuum bag
Final 1/4 inch MDF hardboard panel veneered with Mov...
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903 days ago
by David |
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This episode covers glue-up of the “veneer package” leading to the final episode loading the vacuum press.
Thanks again to Neil Lamens at Furnitology Productions and JoeWoodworker.com
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903 days ago
by David |
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This episode continues with making a platten for the veneer vacuum press leading into the next episode about glue-up.
Thanks again to Neil Lamens at Furnitology Productions and JoeWoodworker.com
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