Fangar
Member
Hey fellas,
I've seen a lot of information regarding blank stabilization at home, but not too many conversation on results from those folks that have done it. I figured I would give it a go. I wen and bought a simple 20 dollar Vacuum hand pump from HF. These are normally used for older vehicle's vacuum systems, and also bleeding brakes, etc. I grabbed an old spaghetti sauce jar out of the fridge. I used a 3/8" fitting, and some quick dry epoxy to hold it all together. The small jar will hold 6 full sized blanks. I know that some people say to cut and drill the blanks first, but I thought I would live and learn. The blanks I had were useless in their dried state, so I thought I had nothing to lose. They are Cross cut very spalted maple. Cross cutting often weakens a wood, but these were so punky and light that you could barely tell when you were holding one. I just put them into the jar with Fast Drying Polyurethane, under 20 in lbs of vacuum. Looks promising so far. Here is a photo of the setup. I will take them out late tonight, and then let them dry for a few days. I will be out of town, but will let you know how they turn out.
Fangar
I've seen a lot of information regarding blank stabilization at home, but not too many conversation on results from those folks that have done it. I figured I would give it a go. I wen and bought a simple 20 dollar Vacuum hand pump from HF. These are normally used for older vehicle's vacuum systems, and also bleeding brakes, etc. I grabbed an old spaghetti sauce jar out of the fridge. I used a 3/8" fitting, and some quick dry epoxy to hold it all together. The small jar will hold 6 full sized blanks. I know that some people say to cut and drill the blanks first, but I thought I would live and learn. The blanks I had were useless in their dried state, so I thought I had nothing to lose. They are Cross cut very spalted maple. Cross cutting often weakens a wood, but these were so punky and light that you could barely tell when you were holding one. I just put them into the jar with Fast Drying Polyurethane, under 20 in lbs of vacuum. Looks promising so far. Here is a photo of the setup. I will take them out late tonight, and then let them dry for a few days. I will be out of town, but will let you know how they turn out.
Fangar