Lathe Vacuum Setup
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I made a simple modification to the hand wheel on a Jet 1642 lathe to adapt
it for Vacuum. I counter bored the aluminum wheel to accomodate a sealed automotive bearing. I chose a bearing with an ID that was very close to the OD of a common brass thread adapter at a local auto parts store ( ~ $ 8.00 ). I simply epoxied the brass assembly into the bearing. The bearing is retained in the handwheel with 2 set screws for easy removal for knock out bar use when used for standard turning. I salvaged the pump from a piece of industrial equipment that was being scrapped. The control setup allows me to bleed air for vacuum adjustment since this pump draws 26 in. Hg. I added a quick connect for additional vacuum take-off for a future veneering vacuum press if I ever get aroung to building one. For now it gets used to suck plastic beverage bottles flat to make more room in the recycle bin. Sure is fun, but my wife thinks I'm goofy. It works very well and was a simple modification that has greatly extended the versatility of this fine tool. |
Lathe Vacuum Setup
On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:55:35 -0700, "Dick Mahany" wrote:
I made a simple modification to the hand wheel on a Jet 1642 lathe to adapt it for Vacuum. I counter bored the aluminum wheel to accomodate a sealed automotive bearing. I chose a bearing with an ID that was very close to the OD of a common brass thread adapter at a local auto parts store ( ~ $ 8.00 ). I simply epoxied the brass assembly into the bearing. The bearing is retained in the handwheel with 2 set screws for easy removal for knock out bar use when used for standard turning. I salvaged the pump from a piece of industrial equipment that was being scrapped. The control setup allows me to bleed air for vacuum adjustment since this pump draws 26 in. Hg. I added a quick connect for additional vacuum take-off for a future veneering vacuum press if I ever get aroung to building one. For now it gets used to suck plastic beverage bottles flat to make more room in the recycle bin. Sure is fun, but my wife thinks I'm goofy. It works very well and was a simple modification that has greatly extended the versatility of this fine tool. Looks like a good setup, Dick.. My only question is why take off the handwheel? On my 1442 I sort of did hat you did, but left the handwheel in place.. Just feels weird not to have one.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
Lathe Vacuum Setup
Mac,
I did not remove the handwheel on the Jet 1642. That cylindrical aluminum piese IS the handwheel. It's sort of an odd design, but the VS motor location on that model doesn't allow for a more traditional wheel. Dick "mac davis" wrote in message ... On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:55:35 -0700, "Dick Mahany" wrote: I made a simple modification to the hand wheel on a Jet 1642 lathe to adapt it for Vacuum. I counter bored the aluminum wheel to accomodate a sealed automotive bearing. I chose a bearing with an ID that was very close to the OD of a common brass thread adapter at a local auto parts store ( ~ $ 8.00 ). I simply epoxied the brass assembly into the bearing. The bearing is retained in the handwheel with 2 set screws for easy removal for knock out bar use when used for standard turning. I salvaged the pump from a piece of industrial equipment that was being scrapped. The control setup allows me to bleed air for vacuum adjustment since this pump draws 26 in. Hg. I added a quick connect for additional vacuum take-off for a future veneering vacuum press if I ever get aroung to building one. For now it gets used to suck plastic beverage bottles flat to make more room in the recycle bin. Sure is fun, but my wife thinks I'm goofy. It works very well and was a simple modification that has greatly extended the versatility of this fine tool. Looks like a good setup, Dick.. My only question is why take off the handwheel? On my 1442 I sort of did hat you did, but left the handwheel in place.. Just feels weird not to have one.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
Lathe Vacuum Setup
On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:10:13 -0700, "Dick Mahany" wrote:
Mac, I did not remove the handwheel on the Jet 1642. That cylindrical aluminum piese IS the handwheel. It's sort of an odd design, but the VS motor location on that model doesn't allow for a more traditional wheel. Dick Ahh... ok... I was wondering about that... Looks like the aluminum mandrel for a Beall buffing wheel.. lol My 1442 had a nice hand wheel and I improved it, IMHO, by gluing a piece of corien on it and turning it to the diameter of the wheel.. The center of the corien is bored as a recess for the sealed bearing with a brass fitting in it.. Poor man's rotary valve (4th or 5th attempt) and a nice, usable hand wheel.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
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