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    Re: vacuum tables and pumps

    Hi David
    The Vac table works as good as ever. I have found that if I have a piece of material that will not lay flat enough on the table for a seal around the edge. I use some masking tape on the...
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    That is an interesting thought. Set up a guide...

    That is an interesting thought. Set up a guide on each side and a straight edge and you could get pretty close. But I have gotten fond of my Vac table not sure how you would do that other than cut...
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    Thanks for the comment on the machine. Shellac...

    Thanks for the comment on the machine. Shellac is a great way to go for sealing out water and is a brush on. It is one of the oldest wood finishes out there and comes from the female Lac bug. Who...
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    I think that MDO is a much better choice. MDF...

    I think that MDO is a much better choice. MDF absorbs water like crazy. MDO is used in concrete forming and can be up to 37% resin. Does not warp or bow either for that matter. You can get it in 4 x...
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    Hi James I am using it for a CNC machine but I...

    Hi James
    I am using it for a CNC machine but I think it would work for either. If you go to this link you can view my photos of my CNC router build pretty much start to finish. ...
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    I have a 12 x 5 foot wood torsion table home...

    I have a 12 x 5 foot wood torsion table home built that I cut an area 4x8 into a checker board squares .25 wide and .25 deep. I broke it up into six equal sections with two each 2" vacuum holes. For...
  7. I have built a CNC Router with a 6 x 12 foot bed and vacuum hold down.

    I am still learning the CAD CAM software but making some progress at this time. Always open to new idea. I have found a very easy and cheap cable carrier as well.
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