I'm building a vacuum table with T-Slots for my CNCRP PRO 4896 but I have a few questions and any help is greatly appreciated.
I purchased 4 of these motors https://www.centralvacuummotor.com/P.../122178-18.pdf I'm going to wire wire each motor individually and have 4 - 2'x4' zones each with a vacuum gate. I'm using XCEL IF PVC for my plenum because I won't have to worry about sealing it like I would with MDF
Do I need to surface the bottom (original) spoil board before I glue the piece of PVC I'm going to use as the plenum?
I'm going to use the v groved trial will that work?
My plan is after I glue the plenum piece down I plan to surface the top, then route in the T-slot groves then route out the plenum grid with a 3/8" round over bit about 3/8" deep.
But how far from the edge should I keep the plenum groves? I was think .5" - .75"
Then after I have the plenum routed I will use the v grove trial to apply the glue to the LDF.
When I make the 1'x4' box that holds the vacuum motors is there anything I need to know about mounting the motors? I haven't even opened the motors yet but is there a certain size or shape of hole I need to put in the box?
I purchased rubber Fernco sleeves to place between the vacuum box & the rest of the plumbing like we talked about but when I was talking to Wade at the vacuum motor company he said not to use them but didn't elaborate.
Thanks for the help
Gary