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gobler · Novice Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 Location: So Cal

I did not see a thread for places to get supplies. This is a place that I used to go to get the thermal plastics for the shops. They deliver and there is no minimum.
http://www.gavrieli.com/index.htm

Cheers,
Jeff
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jegner · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject:

Great link!

Thanks!

Most of my supplies I get from www.professionalplastics.com. They will trim to your holding frame size for free. $30 minimum, but most 4x8 foot sheets cost that much.

As for molding and casting, I get from http://www.smoothonsecure.com/store/index.php or from www.bare-metal.com

Stomper get's his silicone from ebay.

Jim

gobler · Novice Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 Location: So Cal

Well since this is the tread I started here are some good pumps on the Bay http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Robinair+8+CFM&category0=
They read 8 CFM 1 HP pumps that can draw 40 microns.

Cheers,
Jeff
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Stomper · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

WOW, those MUST be the newest models from Robinare, I've never seen them, and believe me, I check out all the pumps sitting on the sales floor of the 5-6 HVAC vendor/suppliers almost on a daily basis!

Nice looking pump... no idea on how they perform, but Robinaire is GOOD STUFF! Very Happy

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gobler · Novice Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 Location: So Cal

Hey Stomper, is a Refco a good brand? Perhaps you could list brands to run from and a few solid brands since I, and perhaps most here know nothing about pumps.

Cheers,
Jeff
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Stomper · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:47 am Post subject:

Can't say on the Refco... never heard of it (at least don't remember if I have), but Robinaire and J/B are the main vac-pumps used in the HVAC industry around here (Pacific NW). I have never had one single problem with either of those brands....ever.
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gobler · Novice Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 Location: So Cal

That's what I needed to hear..err..read. Yeah I'm going for the Robinair, after what I read in the other thread I'm exited. I may even buy two. One for my Vac table and the other for my degasser.

Cheer,
Jeff
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Stomper · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

LOL... try using "Bean-O" for your "degassing needs"!!

You know, that Robinaire may do just fine as "double-duty", they already come with an inlet "T" so you can hook more than one hose at a time to it. All you really need is 3/8" refrigeration hoses that are EASY to obtain, and they come in various lengths, plus they are TOTALLY hand-carry portable... like a battery charger, or heavy tool bag.

I'm wanting to build a vac-chamber for degassing as well. I'm aspiring to more complicated molds and I can see the proverbial writing on the wall that one will be necessary to properly do what I intend. I'm thinking of a 2'(H) x 2'(D) x 4'(L) chamber for doing "long-guns". I think 3/4" thick clear acrylic epoxied together in a box-type construction/configuration will do it. Then I can just use self-adhesive rubber gasket material to make the seal on the top lid. I need clear material so I can see the "magic" happening! Laughing

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cod · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject:

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cod · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

thanks tony.

I had bought the pump refurbished, emptied of oil for shipping. I filled it up fresh myself, so no issue there. It's at the fill line. Maybe I added too much oil ? I took it to the line, ... though I think the directions asked for a bit less than the line, when running.

yes, the weird thing was it was bucking wildly. I ran it again soon after and it seemed fine.

I still picture a chunk of tank rust, gouging the rotary vane, but I have to run the pump again to see if it was only a momentary problem.

Got 4 filters in the mail, need 1/2" fittings.

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Stomper · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject:

Cool, let us know how it pans out! Very Happy

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jegner · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:38 am Post subject:

Great info Tony, thanks!

I still have the pump and accessories I got from you, an inline filter, valves, and a 28 gallon tank. Now, I just need a few more suppllies, like elbows, and pipe, and I should be good to go-hi-vac. I like the way Charlie has the ability to change from shop-vac to hi-vac. I need to try that.

My Robinair I got from Tony runs great. But after looking at this thread, I may have too much oil in mine. hmmm.

gobler · Novice Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 Location: So Cal

I read on another thread about using perforated metal for the breadboard. Here is a place that sells all kinds of perforated metal sheets. http://www.mcnichols.com/products/perforated/round/roundhole/

I requested a quote from them for this:

jegner · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

I know the perff brass like the ones used on the TOS Star TRek communicators was like $300 a 4x8 foot sheet. I hope this stuff is more affordable.

Jim