VacuPress Systems

Flat veneered panels, curved doors, arched jams, shaped parts, cylinders, spiral staircases. When it comes to veneering and forming no other method is as versatile as a bag system. When the pressing process is finished, simply roll up the bag and put the VacuPress away. Designed for easy, compact storage the bag system is a must for the space conscious shop.

Curved Work -- Inside & Outside Techniques
Once you have used the VacuPress you will agree that there never really was a practical way to veneer curved shapes. Gone are the frustrating hours of trying to perfectly mate male and female forms, and striving to wrap shaped pieces with veneer. For curved work the VacuPress bag system is used in two ways. With the "inner technique" the form and laminations are slid into the bag. (See illustration.)

 

Outside bag technique: VacuPress With the "outside technique" only the laminations are placed inside the bag. The form stays outside (See illustration, left).This second technique is commonly used when the form is too large to go inside the bag without difficulty. Instead, the craftsman brings the laminations to the shape of the form. The VacuPress clamps all the laminations to each other, eliminating all but a few clamps.

Vacuum Pressing Systems

"...The number one choice of woodworkers everywhere."

Since its introduction as the first practical vacuum veneer press, woodworkers have praised this original VacuPress model as a reliable performer. Today, it is still the number one choice of woodworkers everywhere.

An excellent entry-level VacuPress, as well as a dependable choice for the professional, this system handles the full range of veneering and laminating tasks with ease. Designed and thoroughly engineered to be a maintenance-free performer, the nucleus of both the Standard and Professional systems is a 1/3 HP 6 cfm oil-less rotary vane pump chosen for its industry proven performance.

The vacuum chamber has been specially plated to eliminate the possibility of internal corrosion -- an important feature when using water-based glues. A "repeatedly accurate" micro pressure switch guarantees consistent vacuum levels with an adjustable feature. This allows variable vacuum set-tings necessary for the various pressure needs of high elevation shops, curved work, and different glue types.

It also features a dual power switch for both vacuum pressing and vacuum clamping. In the press mode, the vacuum switch will automatically shut the pump off when the proper vacuum level is reached. In the clamp mode the pump operates continuously as a shortcycle hold down clamp for wooden parts.

The Professional VacuPress - uses a 30 mil industrial grade polyurethane vacuum bag which is highly puncture resistant and designed to withstand the rigors of heavy use by those who use their system regularly and demand professional performance from the bag. Polyurethane is a state-of-the-art membrane used extensively in high tech industries because of its durability. VacuPress Industrial Poly bags are so rugged that we warranty them for five full years against seam delamination and tearing.

Both the Standard and the Professional models can operate up to three bags with the addition of our manifold adapter.

Pump Features:

• 1/3 HP two chamber rocking piston oil-less vacuum pump with thermal overload protection
   
• Aluminum alloy vacuum chamber, prevents internal corrosion
   
• 6.5 cfm vacuum rate for short evacuation time
   
• Maximum vacuum 27" HG / automatic shutoff at 25" HG (1774 lbs. per sq. foot)
   
• Easy access, see through filter jar for dust removal
   
• Quick disconnect between pump and bag
   
• Micro-pressure switch maintains consistent vacuum level with adjustable pressure setting
   
• Vacuum gauge and lighted on/off switch for monitoring vacuum process
   
• Dual power switch for both vacuum pressing and vacuum clamping
   
• Pump dimensions:9 1/2" W x 9 1/2" H x 22" L
   
• Weighs 50 pounds
   
• Operators manual with complete instructions on pressing