
Vacuum chucks for woodturning. A vacuum system is a great way to hold pieces on the lathe without damaging them. Vacuum chucking is a very popular method of re chucking bowls and platters for light shaping sanding and finishing. Heres a very useful lathe accessory that really simplifies bowl turning. Vacuum chucks from craft supplies usa.
Vacuum chuck and manifold kit for wood lathe turning. S ave money and time finishing your platters and bowls. Simplify bowl finishing with a vacuum chuck for your wood lathe. This vacuum chuck has been designed as an aid to woodturning.
In this video i show you how to make a vacuum chuck for your lathe. Our offices are closed through june 5th for vacation. A demonstration of the simple vacuum chuck chuck reversing adapter live tail stock chuck and a custom 14 diameter center. Use your vacuum chuck on several lathes with the addition of the spindle reducing adapter.
Not only does a good vacuum chuck provide ample holding power for nearly all kinds of woodturnings they are also non marking and dont require fitting like jam chucks do. No more time consuming set up with cole jaws or jam chucks. This is an easy jig to make for the lathe. We are monitoring emails.
The rotary adapter is fitted with two ball bearings and lets the lathe spindle turn freely while the hose and connection remain stationary. This cnc machined solid aluminum vacuum chuck is great for finishing the bottom of your turned bowls and other vessels.