Stabilizing set-up

[Jim Burr]

This took a lot less time than thought.
Tank is from Curtis. The suction part is a refrigerator compressor with a tube hooked to the suction side. It pulls 28 mmhg without a sweat. Compressor $40, tubing $4, brass connector Free because it was the last one at Lowes and the clerk got tired of looking for aprice!
After stabilizing, the blanks need to be baked off to cure, so my wife found a toaster oven at Goodwill for $4...it works great although I hope to toast a bagel while my blanks are cooking. There is a large box of stuff in the shop that needs stabilizing so more pics when that happens. Thanks for looking!

 

[JD Combs Sr]

Way to go Jim, that will do the job.

 

[Akula]

Looks good

I would not want any stabilized toast LOL

 

[Rifleman1776]

What kind of tubing did you use? I find that the solvents coming through the tube soften it and must be replaced periodically. I would like to find a solvent resistant tubing.

 

[robutacion]

What kind of tubing did you use? I find that the solvents coming through the tube soften it and must be replaced periodically. I would like to find a solvent resistant tubing.

Well, the problem you will encounter with those clear chemical resistant hoses is that, one set will cost you more than all the replacement ones you are using will cost you in the life time of the stabiliser...!

Cheers
George

 

[Jim Burr]

What kind of tubing did you use? I find that the solvents coming through the tube soften it and must be replaced periodically. I would like to find a solvent resistant tubing.

I'm using clear vinyl Frank...but maybe something like fuel line would work since it's made to handle toxic kinda stuff.

 

[seamus7227]

Nice setup, it looks like Curtis has changed the design of his lids, what is the top made of now, it used to look like mesquite wood. Or so i thought? memory is going....

 

[MesquiteMan]

There are no solvents in the resin that Jim is using so no concerns with tubing

 

[Haynie]

How thick are the walls on the tank? I have no plans to make one I am just curious.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Depends on the size. Hobby versions are 3/8" while the larger sizes are 1/2"

 

[MesquiteMan]

Nice setup, it looks like Curtis has changed the design of his lids, what is the top made of now, it used to look like mesquite wood. Or so i thought? memory is going....

The design is basically the same. It used to be plywood but finding goof flat plywood is a challenge. It is now mdf with plastic laminate on both sides and wood trim around the edges

 

[Haynie]

Depends on the size. Hobby versions are 3/8" while the larger sizes are 1/2"

Thanks.

 

[toyotaman]

Looks good. I'm interested in how well it works.