Can I use this for a vacuum press

metsrule008 · Post by **metsrule008** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:15 pm

Can I use the following two things on a vacuum press as a substitution to a vacuum pump or refrigerator compressor

flexible vacuum hose plugged into a vacuum wall inlet [please google both, I couldnt attach URLs b/b I havent met requirements yet]

???? Thanks a lot in advance

hafte · Post by **hafte** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:59 pm

It would work fine. The only thing I know that could be an issue is that most vacuums use the air pulled in through the hose to cool the motor in the vacuum. Not sure if that is an issue to a central vac (if i'm reading right that would be your plan?).

I have read some articles where a guy did just that. He would buy cheap vacuums and run them until they died. Then just get a new one. Getting a good seal may be a challenge though.

metsrule008 · Post by **metsrule008** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:02 pm

hafte wrote:Getting a good seal may be a challenge though.

yea, I realized that... anytips ideas, besides a sh*t-load of heavy dudy tape [which I once used to connect the vacuum to the hose, and worked relatively well]

twizzstyle · Post by **twizzstyle** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:47 pm

Get vacuum bagging tape, don't use duct tape. Bagging tape is a thick almost putty like substance.

metsrule008 · Post by **metsrule008** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:04 pm

also, because I am officially channging this thread to me just firing out any and all questions (thanks for the answers

), so my first question is what is a good, cheat vacuum bagging film to buy online [links please]

Steevner · Post by **Steevner** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:52 pm

find yourself some butyl tape, aka vacuum bag tape. It's a rubbery, squishable, and air-tight tape. I think it's also used for roofing, if that makes it any easier to source.

I actually use it with a vacuum bag that I can remove the vacuum source from, and it will hold perfectly.

metsrule008 · Post by **metsrule008** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:36 am

Needed Materials for Vacuum Press:
Table (√ Already have)
MDF for Bottom Mold ($14.24)
Vacuum Film ($119.99)
Vacuum tape ($13.99)
A planer to cut the core $?
Epoxy Resin ($34.25)
The cores $?
Fiberglass $?
Rubber tip stopper $?
Sidewalls $?

Obviously that is not everything, but what am i missing, and somebody please give links to the items with good prices.... thanks

krp8128 · Post by **krp8128** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:15 am

Wait, are you asking if you can use a central vac to bag skis?

The answer to that is no...

metsrule008 · Post by **metsrule008** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:12 pm

krp8128 wrote:Wait, are you asking if you can use a central vac to bag skis?

The answer to that is no...

yes, that was the question, and thank you for answering!!!

Idris · Post by **Idris** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:07 am

Simple answer is no, not enough vacuum pressure - you could use it to pull the initial vacuum quickly, then change over to a refrigerant pump to pull the depth of vacuum - my refrigerator pup is slow

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