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Overview of Vacuum Chucking for Wood Turners

My long article on vacuum pumps and chucks PDF (Adobe Acrobat)   or  MS Word

How to hook up a vacuum system

see also the meters and gauges page
       
Becker Type D-63A2P, looks new, includes a silencer (visible in photo) and a vacuum regulator built in (hidden mostly by the silencer)

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3 phase, 220V, see link below for static inverter

$145

http://homemetalshopclub.org/projects/phconv/phconv.html

 
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 0822-P150-G217X

1/2 horsepower 110V single phase oil less vane pump, with handle, cord, etc, as shown.  It's set up to provide about 30 psi air.  I measured the vacuum and it's around 20 inches.  Includes air filter (shown), pressure gauge, pressure relief valve etc.

motor is dual voltage so it can be re-jumpered to run at 220 60 Hz single phase.  Originally used to supply breathing air to someone working in hazardous conditions.

click photo for larger image

currently wired for 110AC 60 Hz

$175

Serial 0387

 

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.  

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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last updated 05/20/2012