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Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:02 am
by TonyinNYC
That's a big bit, but I guess since you are not cutting off large bites, you don't need a big router to do the job, do you? What are you using? If I make one of these, I will have to have to buy another router. I only have two laminate trimmers now and that is simply because I don't want to have to keep moving one back and forth between my binding and rosette jigs. I'm lazy.
Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:42 am
by Dave Bagwill
I use a Hitachi router - 2 1/4 HP, very quiet. Paid $104.00, but I cannot remember where; it was an online purchase.
http://www.tylertool.com/hitachi-m12vc- ... 59858016-2
Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:54 pm
by Beth Mayer
What is the smallest compressor (psi/cfms) that will work for these pucks, if anyone knows? Thanks! Beth
Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:08 pm
by ken cierp
Hi Beth,
You need a vacuum pump -- both the units sold at harbor Freight will work well ( yes I know the tool snobs tell you to stay away from HF -- just pay a couple bucks for the warranty) I think Dave Bagwill has had very good performance from his HF vac pump. Now you can get vacuum by attaching a "venturi" convertor to an air compressor but that is a project in itself which need a shut off control system so the compressor is not running constantly which will ruin it in short order -- plus the noise.
Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:10 pm
by Beth Mayer
ken cierp wrote:Hi Beth,
You need a vacuum pump -- both the units sold at harbor Freight will work well ( yes I know the tool snobs tell you to stay away from HF -- just pay a couple bucks for the warranty) I think Dave Bagwill has had very good performance from his HF vac pump. Now you can get vacuum by attaching a "venturi" convertor to an air compressor but that is a project in itself which need a shut off control system so the compressor is not running constantly which will ruin it in short order -- plus the noise.
Cool, Ken...Thanks! Is it really loud?
Re: A handy way to thickness your joined tops and backs
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:31 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Hi Beth - i have been using the HF 2.5 cfm vacuum pump with no mechanical problems. Two things I don't like are the noise - so I use a long hose and put the pump in another part of the shop - and the use of compressor oil.
For the same amount of money, you can purchase, as I did, a rebuilt vacuum pump from JoeWodworker.com - under $100, lots quieter, no oil needed, works just fine. For another $100 or so on top of that, you could get a new pump from Joe that is even quieter.
Any of them will work fine - the HF has held up well, but for overnight pumping I use the rebuilt pump from Joe.
Glad to answer any questions.