see also the meters and gauges page

GAST 0523-IDQ-G21DX  220V, single phase, weighs 30 pounds  I measured 22 inches vacuum Oilless carbon vane pump, if I read the spec sheet right, this is a 3.2 CFM free air flow pump, 10 psi max, 26 in vac max, so my 22 inch measurement says it's in really good shape.		manual is here: http://www.gastmfg.com/pdf/OM/23_series_oilless_om.pdf $165.
Vuototecnica, an Italian company, 1.0 HP dry vacuum pump.  20m3/hr, weighs 27.4 Kg (according to label), 80 mbar vac	click to enlarge	three phase, 220V, see above link for static inverter - this one is actually brand new, the paint is scraped up from sitting around for a while. Instructions are inside the electrical connection box. This is a really really nice pump.. $155
Becker Type D-63A2P, looks new, includes a silencer (visible in photo) and a vacuum regulator built in (hidden mostly by the silencer)	click to enlarge	3 phase, 220V, see above link for static inverter $145
GAST Model 0211-V87A-G8C   1/6 hp vane pump, tested good, 21 in vacuum the manual for this pump is on line here 0211 at the GAST site though the exact model number doesn't appear.  1.3 CFM open flow.		110VAC, 60 hz $125
GAST model 0322-V104-G314DX   and model 0522-V166-G118D  1/4 HP 220VAC oilless carbon vane pumps NOTE - All these pumps are sold, I'm looking for more, so email if you want to be on the wait list	Click to enlarge
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1/3 hp Thomas Wobble Piston pump, used but tested to at least 22 inches of vacuum.   Open frame with dual fans, plastic end caps protect the fans.  Some are Blue, some are unpainted.  blue pumps model 2607CE22 672  3.5A 110VAC Unpainted pumps model 2607CE22a 3.9A, 120VAC http://www.thomaspumps.com/pdf/Thomas_ProductCatalog.pdf go to page 12 for this pump - I have two of these, similar to 2689 series on page 12  (my best guess), aprox 3.5 CFM, not measured (estimated based on guessing from the data sheet). I also have GAST pumps that are basically the same pump/design (but not painted blue), same price, no end caps to protect fans.   $75 for the pump, $25 for shipping .  $10 shipping via USPS flat rate box is possible, but you take some risk of breakage because there is no room for padding, your choice.	click to enlarge   Note - I have two defective pumps - need overhaul kit installed, I have installed new bearings in each $25 each, they are of course AS IS.  shipping will be $15 each for the defective pumps.	For a detailed treatise on vacuum pumps and their use in woodturning, go to www.woodturners.org, and download or view  the appropriate file.
	new, 2 inch diameter vacuum gauge with 1/4 inch hose barb type fitting.	$3 each, 5 for $12, 10 for $22.  no charge for shipping if bought with a pump.
	New  muffler for vacuum pumps - 1/4 NPT thread - I have 2 of these	$5 each
	Filters, suitable for use with all the smaller pumps, the red ones are all sold now.  Do not run your pump without a filter.  Some new, some used, all good condition and ready to use.	$12, no charge for shipping if bought with a pump.
	click on diagram to the left to see my recommended connection for vacuum pump to your lathe.  For more information on vacuum chucks, including lengthy article on vacuum pumps and their use in woodturning, click here and choose the articles that interest you

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