Need Some Help.

[Denster]

Ok thanks. I didn't realize there might be a break in period for this pump. The instructions were rather sketchy.

I lieu of a vinyl or poly bag, I am going to experiment with a used inner tube that I picked up for free from the local tire store.

I am working on an idea using pvc tubing to use as clamps/sealers on the cut ends. I also made up a vacuum hose using quick disconnect air fittings and a schrader valve fitting.

Only problem I can see initially is that I won't be able to see through my homemade bag to see what needs to be molded - but I think the outline should be distinct enough.

Will see how that works out.

PS: Where did you get your bag and how much was it?

I got it from veneer woodcrafters. It is 2'X4' which is actually enough for two bags if the first section I am using ever wears out. 2500+ holsters and still going strong. Cost was right at $100 after shipping.

[Retired LE]

I got it from veneer woodcrafters. It is 2'X4' which is actually enough for two bags if the first section I am using ever wears out. 2500+ holsters and still going strong. Cost was right at $100 after shipping.

Ok thanks. I will check out the site.

Mike

[Dwight]

I bought a piece of vinyl at JoAnn fabrics, . . . folded it over, . . . contact cemented the edges, . . . I roll the end & put it into a piece of 3/4" pvc that has a slot for it, . . . thread a 1/2 in rod in to hold the vacuum, . . . turn on the pump, . . . watch the vac work, . . .

Bag cost: about $15.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Retired LE]

I bought a piece of vinyl at JoAnn fabrics, . . . folded it over, . . . contact cemented the edges, . . . I roll the end & put it into a piece of 3/4" pvc that has a slot for it, . . . thread a 1/2 in rod in to hold the vacuum, . . . turn on the pump, . . . watch the vac work, . . .

Bag cost: about $15.

May God bless,

Dwight

How did you attach the vacuum hose to the finished bag? Did you make your own fitting or use an existing item?

[Dwight]

How did you attach the vacuum hose to the finished bag? Did you make your own fitting or use an existing item?

Retired LE, . . . I looked back at my paypal list, but could not find the supplier.

I found them on Google, like I do most every thing else I need. They were a small company, . . . associated with vinyl veneer bags used in the wood veneering business, . . . and if I remember correctly, they also offered bags for sale.

I only bought the bag fitting, . . . price was in the $15 to $20 dollar range, . . .

Ordered it, . . . punched hole in the bag, . . . screwed it all together, . . . VOILA, . . . it worked.

The bag itself is .015 thick.

Hope this helps.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Dwight]

Retired LE, . . . here's another view of the fitting.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Retired LE]

I found them on Google, like I do most every thing else I need. They were a small company, . . . associated with vinyl veneer bags used in the wood veneering business, . . . and if I remember correctly, they also offered bags for sale.

I only bought the bag fitting, . . . price was in the $15 to $20 dollar range, . . .

May God bless,

Dwight

Ok thanks Dwight. My apologies to the OP (original poster) for hijacking this thread....