Vacuum chucks for woodturning. Our offices are closed through june 5th for vacation. A demonstration of the simple vacuum chuck chuck reversing adapter live tail stock chuck and a custom 14 diameter center. Not only does a good vacuum chuck provide ample holding power for nearly all kinds of woodturnings they are also non marking and dont require fitting like jam chucks do. Orders placed online will be processed beginning june 8th.
It enables an item to be re mounted on the lathe for finishing without risking further holding marks. This cnc machined solid aluminum vacuum chuck is great for finishing the bottom of your turned bowls and other vessels. A vacuum system is a great way to hold pieces on the lathe without damaging them. Vacuum chucking is a very popular method of re chucking bowls and platters for light shaping sanding and finishing.
Simplify bowl finishing with a vacuum chuck for your wood lathe. Heres a very useful lathe accessory that really simplifies bowl turning. Use your vacuum chuck on several lathes with the addition of the spindle reducing adapter. This is an easy jig to make for the lathe.
Vacuum chucks accessories. In this video i show you how to make a vacuum chuck for your lathe. Vacuum chuck and manifold kit for wood lathe turning. The rotary adapter is fitted with two ball bearings and lets the lathe spindle turn freely while the hose and connection remain stationary.
This vacuum chuck has been designed as an aid to woodturning. Vacuum chucks from craft supplies usa.