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Can I use this for a vacuum press
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:15 pm
by metsrule008
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
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:59 pm
by hafte
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.
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:02 pm
by metsrule008
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]
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:47 pm
by twizzstyle
Get vacuum bagging tape, don't use duct tape. Bagging tape is a thick almost putty like substance.
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:04 pm
by metsrule008
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]
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:52 pm
by Steevner
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.
List of items so far
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:36 am
by metsrule008
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
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:15 am
by krp8128
Wait, are you asking if you can use a central vac to bag skis?
The answer to that is no...
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:12 pm
by metsrule008
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!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:07 am
by Idris
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