Vacuum bag for forming holsters

[Denster]

Larry: Here is a link to where I purchased the vacuum bag. I also purchased the continuous run parts kit from them. Not absolutely necessasary but very handy. http://www.veneersupplies.com/product_info...roducts_id=2321

By the way I don't believe the shop vac will produce enough power for the job. You can get a 2.5cfm vacuum pump from Harbor Freight for about $80 or less when on sale. More than enough oopmh.

[jbird]

Can you post more pics of your method very interesting.

Josh

[Denster]

Sure Josh. Anything particular you'd like to see?

[jbird]

Yes if you can a closer picture of the vacum unit thing your using and how it works the attachment your using and just some more detailed pics.

Thanks a bunch

Josh

[Denster]

No problem Josh. I'll get some more picks in the morning.

[Deb59]

I was using my Food Saver last night and thinking about what I read on this post. The Bags I used had the channels on the inside, but the outside was smooth. How about turning the bag inside out, It should still seal and not have the little channel markings, or have the possibility of having a ziplock bag wrinkle and make indentions in the leather. Just a thought, I have not tried it myself. Thanks Deb

[Denster]

Deb. The problem with that idea would be that the smooth sides of the bag would form a seal by themselves without establishing sufficient vacuum in the are of the holster. The purpose of the ridges inside the bag is to allow air to be evacuated. WhenI tried this method I used a couple ov sheets of heavy guage vynal inside the bag. The vacuum sealer will work for forming holsters but with the expense of the bags if you do very many you would have paid for a professional system. However if your intent is only to make one or two holsters and you have a food-saver go for it.

[Deb59]

Deb. The problem with that idea would be that the smooth sides of the bag would form a seal by themselves without establishing sufficient vacuum in the are of the holster. The purpose of the ridges inside the bag is to allow air to be evacuated. WhenI tried this method I used a couple ov sheets of heavy guage vynal inside the bag. The vacuum sealer will work for forming holsters but with the expense of the bags if you do very many you would have paid for a professional system. However if your intent is only to make one or two holsters and you have a food-saver go for it.

I did wonder about that, but had not tried anything. I have only made a couple of holsters, and thought I would try that if I ever had the occasion to make any more. The heavy vinyl liner sounds like a good idea. I will have to remember that - Thanks Deb

[Bronson]

Denster,

Do you think something like this would work? http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11...p;filter=vaccum

I don't make nearly enough stuff to justify the expense of a pro-bag system or a big press. I figure this little bag system would fall between a foodsaver and what you've got as far as effectiveness. I'm thinking of giving it a shot.

I also found a 6 ton bench top press at Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=1666

but the cost of having steel plates made and the gum rubber sheets ($35 each for 1"x12"x12") make this a bit more financially prohibitive.

Bronson

[Denster]

Bronson: Looks kind of gimicky to me and time consuming to set up. Check that link I gave Larry with a little searching on that site he gives some good info for do it yourselfers to make their own bags and alternate vacuum sources.