Vacuum Chuck for Wood Lathe- Holds Bowls Secure for Finishing

Simple Woodturning Tools SKU: 1 - 8 Vacuum Chuck Barcode: 0751354986280

$149.49

Available Threads:: 1" - 8
Tube Length (beyond end of chuck):: 18.5"
Add Vacuum Manifold?: No Manifold Kit

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Don't let any more bowls fly off the wood lathe. Hold your bowls and projects secure with our Vacuum Chuck.

CNC machined from solid aluminum.

"Very nicely made. Rubber seal is very robust and should last forever. Refinishing bowls has never been so easy, thank you plenty!!" Anonymous

How to use this wood lathe chuck:

  • Thread the vacuum chuck onto the lathe spindle
  • Using a 3/8" ID plastic tube, connect a good vacuum supply to the 3/8" OD tube that passes through the headstock from the chuck.
  • Position your turning on the chuck and turn on the vacuum.
  • Smile because you now have a great way to finish your turnings!

Note: A vacuum swivel is not needed with this chuck because the tube inside the chuck is mounted in a bearing so it remains stationary as the chuck rotates.

  • Threads: select from 1", 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" available in the drop down box above.
  • Outside diameter: 3.5"
  • Overall length: 4"
  • Steel tube length: Select the length you need from the two options 18.5" or 20.75" beyond the end of the chuck. 
  • Chuck material: 6061 aircraft aluminum

VACUUM PUMP SUGGESTIONS:

Watch 2 video demonstrations of the Simple Vacuum Chuck for woodturning below.

 

    Source for the vacuum pump: We use this Robinair pump: Link to Amazon pump
    *Some have reported oil mist smoke from this Robinair pump. We learned about a carbon exhaust filer from Best Value Vacs and found their p/n BVVP4F screws onto the Robinair pump 15310 nicely. Link to carbon exhaust filter here.

    Any questions just email, we're glad to help.

    When will my order ship?

    • We ship as soon as possible - most of the time within 24 hours of order placement. (Orders placed on Friday after 10am CST, Saturday or Sunday will ship Monday)
    • You will receive an e-mail with tracking from us when your order ships.
    • All orders ship from Ramsey, Minnesota.
    • ALL orders shipped through the USPS are not guaranteed to be delivered within the window that they promise. The USPS does not offer guanranteed delivery on Priority Mail packages, so we will not issue postage/shipping refunds if they do not deliver on time. You can read about this on their website HERE
    • We ship worldwide either with the USPS or UPS.
    • International orders: Shipping cost will be calculated during checkout and will NOT include your local duty and/or customs fees. If you choose UPS, they will not deliver until these duty/taxes are paid.

    I'm a local customer, can I pick up my order?

    • Yes you can. We just need time to pack your order. Please place your order online and add notes during checkout that you want to pick up the order. Usually pickup orders are ready the next day. Orders placed before 10am CST may be ready the same day. We will contact you when ready.
    • Our pickup hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Friday 8:30 am - Noon. 
    • Pickup Address: 7101 143rd Ave NW Suite O Ramsey. We are in the Energy Business Park located just off Highway 10. Please look for 'Harrison Specialties' on the sign outside the front door.

    All items ship out of Minnesota.