Need advise (on building a small vacuum chamber)

Curtw_944 · Post by **Curtw_944** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:06 am

I would like to build a small vacume chamber to cast at my appartment. Any web sites or info on how to do this is appericated.

Curt

macfrank · Post by **macfrank** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:42 am

Curtw_944 wrote:I would like to build a small vacume chamber to cast at my appartment. Any web sites or info on how to do this is appericated.

I'm in the same spot. I've found a few easily buidable designs, although I'm not happy with any of them.

Simple box and frame

Similar design, but with details

Another detailed design

Vince Hoffmann (who's on the board) has a similar design as well.

A larger machine, but with an integral heater.

Frank

Curtw_944 · Post by **Curtw_944** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:06 pm

Thanks for the links. But I am looking to build a vacume chamber for resin casting. So that I may degass the silicone and resin. That way I don't get bubbles in the mold or casting.

thanks again for the links,

Curt

Post by **LindaSmile** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:46 pm

(Do you see the trend here, Curt? Make your subject lines mean something instead of something so generic, please.)

Curtw_944 · Post by **Curtw_944** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:14 am

No problem will do in the future.

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:33 pm

Here's my setup, note that the vacuum chamber lid is not used in pressure casting.

http://www.kc6sye.com/techmages_10_10_05.html

I use the pressure pot for the vacuum chamder with a different lid. I have two pots, and a roto bucket.

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