FrugalVacuumChuck.com

The New Frugal

Oil-FreeVacuum Pump

Repeating (no smog),  Dry Cup Composite Piston and Sealed Bearings
Quiet (55 Db),  Medical Laboratory  Grade (rated continuous duty)
-27"Hg (90% atmospheric pressure), 3.5CFM, 110V AC, 3.9 Amp
Includes Rubber Motor Mounts and Muffler

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NOTICE:

I am out of Vacuum Pumps for the final time and there are no more in the pipeline.  Thank you fellow woodturners, it's been a great 15 years serving you.

The website will remain open to field questions and for support. 

NOTICE II:

If you bought the pump after November 2023

AND if the pump doesn't turn on OR doesn't turn off OR the switch is very hot to the touch.  You may have a bad switch, contact me at FrugalVacuumChuck@gmail.com for further instructions and to receive replacement switch NO CHARGE.

1)    4” Dia PVC Vacuum Chuck 
with foam seal, specify 1” or 1 1/4” x 8 TPI threads. ​

(2.7” and 5” Dia. also available) 
The secret to my system is a sealed bearing imbedded in the cup with a polyethylene extension tube that carries vacuum through the headstock. Eliminates vacuum leaks at threads and at outboard adapter, also it fits 99% of every lathe made.

Note: Compatible with all outboard adapters, do not insert the headstock

extension tube.  Retain tube for use if traveling to a club demo, etc. 

2) Vacuum pump 3/8” ID hose connected to 3/8” OD polyethylene

tube exiting from head-stock.  No clamps needed-snug fit.

3) Vacuum cup with 150# (approx.) holding on square edge bowl.  
Plus bowl can be reversed for sanding and/or refinishing.
Try that with your Cole-Jaws or jam chucks. 

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