This 12-piece builder's kit is for anyone with a vacuum pump that would like to build a continuously running system. Since this kit is used to build a non-cycling system, the check valve, vacuum switch and vacuum reservoirs are not required.
The system is designed for woodworkers looking for a simple and affordable method of veneering wood panels. With an integrated speed control valve, the system is fully adjustable from 840 to 1750 lbs of pressure per square foot.
Full instructions are included. The only additional items you'll need only are a vacuum pump (with 1/4" threads) and vacuum bag.
Kit Contents
Optional Clamping Kit
With the optional vacuum clamping kit, your vacuum press can also be used for vacuum clamping wood projects to your workbench for sanding and routing. The add-on kit includes the following items:
Zero creep vacuum tape (5 ft.)
Review by Jason Tobin
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What you see is what you get. This is a bare bones system used with a vacuum pump to attach to a vacuum bag. The nice thing about this kit is that it allows you to adjust the amount of vacuum going into the bag. Its a bit pricey and that's my only concern with this product.
Review by Brad Strong
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I bought this kit (with the vacuum clamp option), a 2' x 6' bag, and a Rietschle Thomas 3.15 CFM pump. I ordered it in the afternoon. An hour later, I received an email from Joe saying it had shipped. It arrived the next day via UPS ground. I assembled the pump kit with no issues following the included instructions. It had everything needed for assembly including the Teflon tape for sealing the threads. I made a platen from 3/4" MDF I already had by cutting 1/4" deep groves every 2" in both directions and rounded the corners using a block plane and sand paper. I also used the breather mesh instead of a top platen (highly recommended).
I purchased the cold press glue, glue roller, and veneer tape as well. I followed the procedures outlined on Joe's web site, and my first veneer pressing project turned out great.
I had a couple of questions for things I didn't see on the web site, and Joe answered them via email within an hour or two and then added the answer to his web site for everyone to benefit from.
Excellent product, service and informative web site.
Thanks Joe