GPW 182 - Better Vacuum Molding Rig (for wet molding leather)

I was gifted a second hand vacuum pump... Time for an upgrade!
I skipped the cord replacement in this video to save time on the video length. Next week's video will be the cord replacement.
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[@mikeunknown243]

Could you list the actual parts you used pls.

[@antonyi4739]

Greetings thanks for sharing your knowledge in this fantastic video your vacuum pump is one or two stages and how many cfm, thankful.

[@GPWoodworks]

2 stage 7CFM

[@diegoconde2728]

I would like to buy a setup like this. Any idea where I may be able to buy one? Thanks

[@GPWoodworks]

The only sources I know of are in the description of the video.

[@markolson7877]

I have very light weight leather ~ from a jacket. Is it possible to wet form it??

[@GPWoodworks]

I have never tried that...

[@diegoconde2728]

Nope the leather used to make jackets are chrome tanned. The forming leather is vegetable tanned. Each have its particular use and characteristics. Hope this help

[@awldune]

When you put wet leather in vacuum, does it dry the leather in addition to the forming?

[@GPWoodworks]

No. You can see some water getting sucked out of it, but it is still very wet.

[@awldune]

@@GPWoodworks Thanks, I was curious about it .