vacuum chucking

So loved working with this unforgiving beauty

Using the vacuum gripper I can work the bottoms really well.

This is a hold fast venturi vacuum pump system. Works great - included are 2 chucks that fit a powermatic 1 1/4 x 8" One chuck is 6" made by holdfast and the other is about 4" and is homemade. Included in kit: Hold fast vacuum pump (new $139) Hold fast vacuum adaptor (new $60) Hold fast 6"...

I love my Grizzly G0766 lathe but would like a larger area on top of the headstock for placing things. Would using a couple of strong rare earth magnets on top of the headstock affect the built in speed sensor? Also since the Grizzly has a metal box that surrounds the Delta VFD I was thinking...

I am interested in your recommendations for a vacuum pump (manufacturer, model, specifications) for a vacuum chuck system.

Package Details: For sale a great small lathe, ideal for bowls up to 12" diameter, spindles and pens. I am moving to a city apartment and sadly have to sell. Lathe has a 220V motor with variable speed control. Integrated base with leveling feet keeps the lathe rock steady, even turning the...

I just got the complete set up for the Frugal Vacuum Guy. Very happy with the system. What do you guys use for the foamie for the chuck? I dont mind spending some money, not necessarily want the cheapest thing that works, but rather the best available. The ones that comes with it are rather on...

Via the 'grapevine' I heard that some attendees of the San Jose Symposium were discussing how difficult it is to mount irregular shaped items on the lathe, in particular using vacuum. If this of interest to you, see my article on Compliant Vacuum Chucking Systems in the current issue of the...

I've posted quite a bit of info on vacuum chucks on the forum in addition to my article in the Feb 2011 issue of the AW. This note is to give you notice that the promised article on the 'Compliant Vacuum Chucking System' is currently scheduled or the June 2012 issue of the AW. Due to space...