Top and back brace vacuum fixture

[ken cierp]

If you own a compressor you might want to make one of these vacuum clamps -- really simple and results are excellent - not to mention the time you save!

http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/vacuumclamp.html

[Dave Bagwill]

As another option for those wanting to try vacuum clamping: I did buy a 'Thin Air Press" from roarockit.com for around $50 - it works just fine, keeps the vacuum for at least 24 hours, easy to use and set up. I use my shop vac to get the bulk of the air out and then use the provided hand pump for 30 seconds or less to remove the remaining air. Does a good job; not useful for a production shop, but good for a few guitars a month or so.

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad22 ... C00292.jpg

[Dave Bagwill]

Vacuum bag theory - can anyone answer this: your goal is to laminate two pieces of wood together using your vacuum bag.
Does vacuum work in such a way that you could place the two pieces side-by-side RATHER than one on top of the other, and still get the benefit of the vacuum? Heck, I could just try it but it's snowing a bit and I'm pretty comfortable here in the house.

My guess is that it would work just fine. Any ideas?