RogerGarrett
Member
Hi Everyone,
I've read the archives, and I've done searches using the search engine at IAP - and I've read just about everything on this subject I can find. I've read a few tutorials, and I still have many questions, so please bear with me, and if you have answers and can help, that would be great. Feel free to PM me if you feel it is information that is repetitive and is a waste of time to share here (I would certainly understand).
I recently purchased a Vacuum pump, hooked to a filter and muffler - running off of 220. It will be used to stabilize pre-cut blanks (for personal use). I've read all the opinions regarding what product to use to stabilize, and what kind of container to use in conjunction with the pump, and I'm now ready to actually hook up a pickle jar to this thing (well, I have to buy the gallon pickle jar complete with pickles, but that's ok).
I am mechanically challenged when it comes to plumbing, and while I can rebuild brakes and wheel cylinders on my antique car, build almost any furniture, and play a musical instrument well - this kind of stuff eludes me - and I make no excuses - I just don't always get it. So - I am looking for some clear, concise, picture-related help to advise me how to hook this vacuum up to a glass pickle jar (which I think will work just fine). I've read the opinions about glass jars, etc., but for blank stabilization, I think this will work without any problem.
As far as I can tell, I need to get some connectors that will drill into the lid of the jar, seal the connection, seal the lid that screws to the jar, get a gauge that shows the vacuum drawn, and a shut-off valve that goes, I assume) somewhere between the vacuum pump and the jar. If specific products from specific stores (Lowes, Menards, etc.) can be listed - I can purchase them and hook it up.
I have no idea what I'm doing - just that I understand the concept of drawing air out of a container, thus, pulling liquid through the wood and allowing it to harden.
Forgive me in advance for repetition of an old subject - but you will be doing me a big favor if you could spell it out carefully, clearly, and with photos.
*sigh*
Best wishes,
Roger Garrett
I've read the archives, and I've done searches using the search engine at IAP - and I've read just about everything on this subject I can find. I've read a few tutorials, and I still have many questions, so please bear with me, and if you have answers and can help, that would be great. Feel free to PM me if you feel it is information that is repetitive and is a waste of time to share here (I would certainly understand).
I recently purchased a Vacuum pump, hooked to a filter and muffler - running off of 220. It will be used to stabilize pre-cut blanks (for personal use). I've read all the opinions regarding what product to use to stabilize, and what kind of container to use in conjunction with the pump, and I'm now ready to actually hook up a pickle jar to this thing (well, I have to buy the gallon pickle jar complete with pickles, but that's ok).
I am mechanically challenged when it comes to plumbing, and while I can rebuild brakes and wheel cylinders on my antique car, build almost any furniture, and play a musical instrument well - this kind of stuff eludes me - and I make no excuses - I just don't always get it. So - I am looking for some clear, concise, picture-related help to advise me how to hook this vacuum up to a glass pickle jar (which I think will work just fine). I've read the opinions about glass jars, etc., but for blank stabilization, I think this will work without any problem.
As far as I can tell, I need to get some connectors that will drill into the lid of the jar, seal the connection, seal the lid that screws to the jar, get a gauge that shows the vacuum drawn, and a shut-off valve that goes, I assume) somewhere between the vacuum pump and the jar. If specific products from specific stores (Lowes, Menards, etc.) can be listed - I can purchase them and hook it up.
I have no idea what I'm doing - just that I understand the concept of drawing air out of a container, thus, pulling liquid through the wood and allowing it to harden.
Forgive me in advance for repetition of an old subject - but you will be doing me a big favor if you could spell it out carefully, clearly, and with photos.
*sigh*
Best wishes,
Roger Garrett