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Some of Frank's vacuum chucks made for various applications |
Frank and Jim took turns presenting various facets of the presentation |
A large percentage of the big crowd for the meeting stayed for the demonstration |
Jim Hilburger explains his method for making a low cost rotary union needed for a vacuum system |
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He next goes to making a low cost vacuum chuck from plywood and pvc pipe |
After making the plywood blank round, he trims the OD to match the pvc pipe ID |
No measurements, just trial and error fitting |
After he has a small section fitting, he cuts it wider creating a shoulder of the proper dimension |
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That concept will work for both the faceplate end and any special contour face desired |
Frank Stanko explains his method of making vacuum chucks for his various needs |
He makes different sizes and shapes for platters, bowls, boxes, and more |
Frank has modified his handwheel to accept his home made rotary union |
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A seal gasket is inserted to seal the system ... |
and the union is pressed in and held with set screws |
Frank mounts a large vacuum chuck ... |
and then demonstrats how he finds center on something without a center point available |
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Frank's chuck for plates and platters |
He has a variety of them for different sizes and shapes of turnings |
It was the typical Stanko presentation with tips, tricks, great advice, and even material sources |
Jim and Frank put on a great demonstation covering vacuum systems from beginning to end |
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Photos by Kurt Hertzog |
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