Vacuum Press Tips

The vacuum press can be an intimidating tool that many woodworkers are apprehensive about experimenting with. Don't let its unfamiliarity and seemingly hefty price tag veer you away from using this versatile tool. Visit www.finewoodworking.com for more woodworking information.

[@jamesrollison474]

For a beginner, thank you, simple, brief and easy to understand.

[@brendancarpenter9082]

Great explanation on the proper use of cauls and plattens.

[@obi-wankenobi9871]

I use a vacuum press to build snowboards. The foam mesh to get all the air out is really smart. I allways used fleece, but that can get kinda messy.

[@GroundFN1]

Thank you for such a great tip!! the best veneer pressing video out there just what I was looking for

[@ManhattanWoodProject]

Great tips, thanks for sharing! Looks like I now have another use for my vacuum pump besides my less than spectacular version of a Gastrovac, I just need to get a good vacuum bag.

[@JohnSmith-xq5rj]

you can use jacuzzi blue bubble top vents just fine and also you can seal the edges with plumbers tape no bar needed

[@musicbymark]

Any PDF instruction / plan summary?

[@ritikalalan1245]

Can we use vacuum press to make cross laminated timber panels on site?

[@jaworcyk]

Good morning, why does this compressor need pvc tube? Can a fan be used instead of a compressor?

[@edcrego396]

I've watched every stuiped video on here about building a vacuum bag no body shows nothing were you buy the bag the pump what kind of glue works better

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