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- Electric Vacuum Press Kits & Systems Project: EVS Auto-Cycling Kit + Gast 1.1 CFM Vacuum Pump Auto-Cycling 4 x 4 2 x 4 1.1 CFM 25.5 Hg 1800 lbs per square ft. Yes (via Vacuum Controller) 45 dB 319 seconds 4 to 6 hours Misc. hardware store items & vacuum pump $189.95 $156.90 $195.00 $396.00 Yes, w/ optional kit ($82.50) Yes (small projects) Yes Website & PDF Very quiet, fully adjustable, and highly adaptable to other uses such as vacuum clamping. A bit heavy and takes a little more time to build than a comparable Excel kit. From a price and speed standpoint, it makes more sense to go with the rebuilt Thomas pump instead. Project: EVS Auto-Cycling Kit + Thomas 3 CFM Vacuum Pump Auto-Cycling 4 x 9 4 x 4 3.15 CFM 25.5 Hg 1800 lbs per square ft. Yes (via Vacuum Controller) 74 dB 129 seconds 4 to 6 hours Misc. hardware store items & vacuum pump $189.95 $156.90 $104.00 $306.00 Yes, w/ optional kit ($82.50) Yes Yes Website & PDF Fast vacuum draw, fully adjustable, and highly adaptable to other uses such as vacuum clamping. A bit heavy and takes a little more time to build than a comparable Excel kit. With the rebuilt Thomas vacuum pump, this system is affordable, reliable, and easy to build. Project: EVS Auto-Cycling Kit + Gast 5.5 CFM Vacuum Pump Auto-Cycling 4 x 15 or 6 x 10 4 x 6 5.5 CFM 25.5 Hg 1800 lbs per square ft. Yes (via Vacuum Controller) 74 dB 84 seconds 4 to 6 hours Misc. hardware store items & vacuum pump $189.95 $156.90 $324.50 $525.50 Yes, w/ optional kit ($82.50) Yes Yes Website & PDF Very fast vacuum draw, fully adjustable, and highly adaptable to other uses such as vacuum clamping. A bit heavy and takes a little more time to build than a comparable Excel kit. Perfect for the user who needs portability or wants a powerhouse of a vacuum press system. Excel 1 Continuous Run System With Gast 1.1 CFM Vacuum Pump Continuous-Run 4 x 4 2 x 4 1.1 CFM 25.5 Hg 1800 lbs per square ft. Yes (via Bleeder Valve) 45 dB 174 seconds 20 to 30 minutes None $349.00 $299.50 (included in kit) $299.50 Yes, w/ optional kit ($36.00) Yes (small projects) Yes PDF Fully adjustable and very quiet. Makes vacuum clamping a breeze and is very easy to assemble. Limited to a 4 x 4 or smaller vacuum bag, but very few users need something larger. Need a system quickly? This is it. Get the vacuum clamping addon. Its worth the 36 bucks. Excel 5 Continuous Run System With Gast 5.5 CFM Vacuum Pump Continuous-Run 4 x 15 or 6 x 10 4 x 6 5.5 CFM 25.5 Hg 1800 lbs per square ft. Yes (via Bleeder Valve) 74 dB 46 seconds 20 to 30 minutes None $489.00 $409.50 (included in kit) $409.50 Yes, w/ optional kit ($36.00) Yes Yes PDF Fully adjustable, can handle very large vacuum projects, and makes vacuum clamping as easy as can be. A bit loud and is best for commercial or industrial environments. Surprisingly powerful. A great choice if the sound isnt an issue. The clamping add-on is worth the 36 bucks.
Vacuum CFM Max Pressure Max Force Adjustable Vacuum Noise* Evacuation Time** (4x4 Bag to 21 Hg) Build Time (approx) Additional items not included with the kit Kit Regular Price Kit Sale Price Pump Price Total Cost to Build* Vacuum Clamping Vacuum Chucking Vacuum Forming Instructions Advantages
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Parts Required To Build An Air-Powered Vacuum Press 1. 2. 3. 4. Air Compressor Main Kit Components Misc. Hardware Store Items Vacuum Bag
Vacuum CFM Max Pressure Max Force Adjustable Vacuum Air Compressor Output Requirement Noise* Evacuation Time** (4x4 Bag to 21 Hg) Build Time (approx) Additional items not included with the kit Kit Regular Price Kit Sale Price Total Cost to Build* Vacuum Clamping Vacuum Chucking Vacuum Forming Instructions Advantages
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Dont Forget Breather Mesh Breather mesh is a unique plastic fabric that is used in the vacuum bag to allow air to flow across the project being pressed and towards the vacuum port or valve stem. It is used in place of a top platen. Without it, the vacuum bag material will seal itself against the veneer causing pockets of air to form. These pockets have little or no vacuum pressure inside and therefore do not provide the even clamping strength required to keep the veneer flat during the vacuum pressing process. Use breather mesh to distribute vacuum pressure evenly throughout the bag. This is the key to successful vacuum pressing! Learn more about vacuum bags at http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/faq.htm