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Vacuum clamping. How vacuum clamping works, shop-built vacuum clamps and jigs, sources of vacuum pumps, etc.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #46 Aug 1995 pg. 36

Vacuum resaw jig holds work piece tight to the jig when ripping veneer.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #65 Apr 1998 pg. 104

Install a vacuum clamping system in the top of your workbench.
FINE WOODWORKING #46 May-Jun 1984 pg. 10

Vacuum jigs. Holding work pieces with air pressure. How to make jigs and tips on selecting a vacuum pump.
FINE WOODWORKING #66 Sep-Oct 1987 pg. 72
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #67 Nov-Dec 1987 pg. 4, 18

A sliding vacuum fence for quickly and safely slicing 0.128" thick pieces of inlay from small blocks of wood using a table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #91 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 51

Vacuum powered hold-down table assembly for a drill press.
FINE WOODWORKING #97 Nov-Dec 1992 pg. 82

Vacuum hold-down table is a combination sanding platform and router table. The design enables a shop vacuum to serve dual functions by providing suction for the hold-down or collecting dust from the router table.
FINE WOODWORKING #102 Sep-Oct 1993 pg. 68

Vacuum plate holds work when surface grinding. Uses no vacuum pump, just a simple hand-pulled piston.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1966 (v.126#3) pg. 163

Vacuum clamping system consists of several vacuum-powered devices to hold work pieces for machining. They include a vacuum table, holding jigs for sanding or routing, push block, and featherboard. A venturi valve is used in conjunction with an ordinary air compressor to eliminate the need for a separate vacuum pump.
SHOPNOTES #40 Jul 1998 (v.7) pg. 16, 14, 15
Added Info SHOPNOTES #43 Jan 1999 (v.8) pg. 4

Vacuum bagging technique for achieving a 40% epoxy and 60% cloth ratio when making fiberglass components.
SPORT AVIATION May 1988 (v.37#5) pg. 42

More vacuum tricks. A collection of ideas for using a vacuum pump and simple jigs to secure the work piece or straightedge while routing.
WOODWORK #9 Spring 1991 pg. 66

Simple, bench-height box is attached to a vacuum pump via a foot switch to provide a quick clamping option for routing, sanding or cutting.
WOODWORK #10 Summer 1991 pg. 18

Build your own vacuum-bag press for gluing veneers and laminates.
WOODWORKER Jun 1987 (v.91#6) pg. 516

Vacuum clamping. How it works and advice on selecting equipment. Nine vacuum clamping fixtures to make. (1) Basic vacuum-clamping fixture. (2) Straightedge. (3) T-square. (4) Bench-vise fixture. (5) Bench-edge fixture. (6) Double-sided bench plate. (7) Drawer-clamping fixture. (8) Right-angle fixture. (9) Vacuum feather board. acessories.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1997 (v.21#2) pg. 18

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