Thank you for the kind words. The first chair I built took about 100 hours. Subsequent chairs are now taking about 75 hours. I am currently working on an experimental chair using Spruce from the Rocky Mountains. Pictures should be up soon!
I have a small Baldor vacuum pump that I purchased used for about $50. I will be putting information on my whole vacuum system soon. I highly recommend a vacuum system if you can set one up as it really adds to your flexibility for mounting.
I m a beginner @ turning& really liked your article. How do I find info for ordering a motor for the vacuum chuck as I would like 2 build this apparatus soon. Thanx
I apologize for not seeing your post earlier! The GMC is still for sale and we are asking $20k. We are now located outside of Denver and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
We are always ready to entertain offers! Since we moved to Colorado we haven’t been able to use it as much as we had hoped. If you have questions, let me know.
Great idea! Please clarify: After you turn the plunger inside out to remove the ridges, do you glue it on to the PVC inside out or back in the original way that it is normally used as a toilet plunger?
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I’ve been building the new shop and haven’t had a chance to reply.
I am glad you liked my vacuum chuck. I have to say it works better than I had expected…and the price was right! To answer your question, once I removed the ridges from inside the plunger I flipped the plunger back to its original position so that the inside of the plunger is against the PVC.
If you have any more questions I am happy to help!
I am working on a new website at eaglecliffstudios.com. It will be several weeks but it will be up!
I love the design in these! How the rings and layers in the wood follow through on the bottom rail is amazing. Keep it up, its absolutely beautiful.
What a great looking chair and I really admire your craftmanship. How long does it take to create one of these wonderful rocking chairs ?
Thank you for the kind words. The first chair I built took about 100 hours. Subsequent chairs are now taking about 75 hours. I am currently working on an experimental chair using Spruce from the Rocky Mountains. Pictures should be up soon!
Beautiful chairs. I’m very impressed with your designs.
You’ve got some serious lathe skills. Nice work!
Thank you! Sorry about the delay, I just got notified that you left a message.
What type of suction did you use?
I have a small Baldor vacuum pump that I purchased used for about $50. I will be putting information on my whole vacuum system soon. I highly recommend a vacuum system if you can set one up as it really adds to your flexibility for mounting.
Bob
Really cool idea! I’m pretty new to this, so I didn’t even know vacuum chucks were used on lathes.
I m a beginner @ turning& really liked your article. How do I find info for ordering a motor for the vacuum chuck as I would like 2 build this apparatus soon. Thanx
Check out this article here: http://www.wbnoble.com/WN_articles/vacuum_chuck/vacuum-chucks.pdf it is full of great information!
dead link in the 2/22/14 post…
Hey, Thanks for letting me know! The article in question was removed but can be found here: http://www.wbnoble.com/WN_articles/vacuum_chuck/vacuum-chucks.pdf.
how much is it
I apologize for not seeing your post earlier! The GMC is still for sale and we are asking $20k. We are now located outside of Denver and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Wanting to build my own vacuum coupler. The article you wrote seems simple enough. One exception, rotary coupling.
Sorry for the delay getting back to you, but I was out of the country.
This article assumed that you already had a vacuum system set up. I looked at building my own vacuum coupler several years ago and decided that while it might be interesting to build, I thought I would purchase one guaranteed not to leak. I ended up with the Oneway adapter http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=111045&Category_Code=lathes-acc-vc-oneway and really like it. The fit and finish was well worth the money.
Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you!
i see its been a year, but is it still for sale?
We are always ready to entertain offers! Since we moved to Colorado we haven’t been able to use it as much as we had hoped. If you have questions, let me know.
I am interested in learning woodturning like a bodger. I have taken some woodworking already. Are you still planning on classes?
Great idea! Please clarify: After you turn the plunger inside out to remove the ridges, do you glue it on to the PVC inside out or back in the original way that it is normally used as a toilet plunger?
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I’ve been building the new shop and haven’t had a chance to reply.
I am glad you liked my vacuum chuck. I have to say it works better than I had expected…and the price was right! To answer your question, once I removed the ridges from inside the plunger I flipped the plunger back to its original position so that the inside of the plunger is against the PVC.
If you have any more questions I am happy to help!
I am working on a new website at eaglecliffstudios.com. It will be several weeks but it will be up!
Yes I am. What would you like to learn?
Thanks.
WHERE CAN I SEE PICS OF INTERIOR THANKS