Went to use a cheap vacuum pump on my new lathe only to find out it has already decided to die. Was so excited to try vacuum. So looks like I’m in the market for a new pump. Has anyone experience with the hold fast or should I get something else? Never used vacuum. Btw I have a robust lathe with their vacuum adapter. Thanks
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Hold fast vacuum
- Thread starter Ted Pelfrey
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Are you asking about the Holdfast vacuum venturi? If you buy one, be prepared to have an air compressor banging away without shutting off.
Tom Gall
TOTW Team
I agree with @Richard Coers . Most vacuum pumps have fractional HP - mine is .25 HP ... and quiet! Why would you want a 2-8 HP compressor running ($$$$$) ... and noisy?
I have a couple of 1/4 hp Gast rotary vane vacuum pumps, <$175 off Ebay, quiet and long-lasting. The venturi units are power hogs, like most pneumatic tools.
Thanks guys. I guess what my mind set was is that I already have a quality air compressor and the hold fast seems to be cheaper. I don’t mind paying for quality. Thanks
I am using a $120.00 oils vacuum pump off Amazon. Douglass from Odd-Knot was using one at Totally Turning to demo his chucks. I reliably get 28 inches, and his chucks work like a charm.
Thanks Stan.