Frugal Vacuum Chuck Part 2 - Making the Chuck

[@daviddejong187]

I have recently built my own vacuum system and have become impressed with the holding power of vacuum. A bleeder valve is handy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool! Yes, a bleeder valve is very handy.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Fantastic Vacuum chuck Billy. Enjoyed watching the process. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Huw! Much appreciated, mate! Billy

[@SilverBack.]

Thank you Billy for part 2. I have a vacuum pump that was got for use on a vacuum chamber that I am thinking of using

[@TheMessyStudio]

Glad you liked it. That pump should work.

[@SilverBack.]

@@TheMessyStudio Thank you Billy

[@maryschultze624]

Very interesting, you’re a wealth of knowledge. Awesome video! Hugs 🤗 God bless

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks so much, Mary! Billy

[@RobinsBuysandDIYs]

Hi Billy, I really enjoyed this video it was very informative and I'm glad it worked for your needs.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Robin! Me too! Billy

[@Phenrica]

Very interesting Billy, I wasn’t aware of vac chucks for lathes. Looks like a great addition to the lathe. Cheers Steve

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Steve! It sure is! Can't believe it took me so long before I made them! Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I have to say this before I forget. You might look for a little valve (can't remember what they are called) that has a knurled nut on it. I have little brass ones in my copper air lines plumbed around the shop. They allow me to bleed the moisture out of the system. They are just small and I bet you could just drill a hole in your Corian fittings and release the pressure right there at the lathe. Just a thought, wish I had better info. This was an interesting build, Billy! Looks like it's going to work a treat for many years to come. Great job! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, my friend! That could work. I'll look into it. Billy

[@JackieBurnsCreations]

Wow it is so cool watching your skills. I was thinking a bleed off valve. Good job Billy.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Jackie! I truly appreciate it! 👍 Billy

[@AHappyHoarder]

Sorry I missed your premiere (AGAIN! 🙄) watching #replay now!

[@TheMessyStudio]

No worries, Geri! Thank you! Billy

[@SteveC38]

That is very cool, Billy!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, brother! Billy

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done buddy. I would check that gauge against another one to be sure it is reading correctly.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Doug! I will... I just got a new glycerin filled gauge in. Billy

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

So very cool Billy! We’ll explained

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Luie! I appreciate it! Billy

[@Denise_B17]

Great job! Thank you for sharing

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Denise! And thanks for watching! Billy

[@DanielitaAFTheCraftyMixologist]

Finally caught a premiere!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Dani! Billy

[@paullajoie2331]

Just started getting parts together to build my system, ver6 happy I ran across your video. Wanted to use some Corian I have handy, but couldn’t find if Corian would take threads. Hope to start first chuck this week and it will be out of Corian! Thanks for the video

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool, Paul! Glad I could help! Corian threads beautifully.

[@AHappyHoarder]

Impressive! Most impressive!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Geri! Billy

[@ThePapa1947]

Looking good there Billy. Seems to work great. Can you add another T-valve so you can have a line to each lathe? Short one for Big Boy? I did that for an air line over to my milling machine. So I can switch from one to the other or leave them both open. Maybe one I see this in use I just may have to have one! LOL Take care, Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Gary! And thanks for the tip! Maybe, but for now it's all good. I won't leave it hooked up anyway. I plan of showing it being used on two bowls soon as a review. Billy

[@jerrybrown4726]

I have to make one of these budget chucks.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Well worth it, Jerry. The link to Bob's site is in the description. Billy

[@RubenWoodcraft]

Nice system Billy. Regardles of how much of a vacuum you have. I'd be scared the first few times I use one, still seems like magic 😂

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Ruben! I know what you mean! Billy

[@ZombieWoodturner]

hey billy, dumb quesiton. why couldnt you just turn the whole chuck out of that block? why do you need the PVC pipe part?

[@TheMessyStudio]

Zed, I could have, but the kit (no longer available because he retired) already had the PVC pieces. That and I would have to add several pieces of Corian to make it longer, then hollow it all out. But the short answer is you don't have to have the PVC. And if I need a special size, I'll just turn one from PVC or a block of resin.

[@CatchTropicalFish]

Hello 👋

[@TheMessyStudio]

Hi, Sokvan! Billy

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Darn I'm slow

[@TheMessyStudio]

It's all good, mate! Billy