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Vacuum Chuck Continuedfrom Previous Pageloss due to a power failure. What Ialso learned is that having the abilityof relieve some of the vacuum pressureon thin walled vessels is alsoimportant, and so is higher CFM ifyou are turning porous wood thathas not been sealed.END NOTE - Sources:1) Gast Manufacturing (VacuumPumps) for check valve itemAE238 for approx. $38.00. Phone:269 926 6171. Their pumps areavailable through most leadingwoodturning catalogs. ALSO,check for surplus or rebuilt Gastpumps which cost less if available.2) Anver Corp., check valveitem #CV14F14F for approx.$10.00. Phone: 800 654 3500 andask for your nearest distributor.Also see: http://www. anver.com/document/vacuum%20components/vacuum%20valves/valve-check.htm Note they have higher ratedCFM check valves too.3) Precision Medical for EZVac 1/5 HP aspirator, model PM60giving 26inHg, 1 CFM, cost approx.$330. Contact Jim Parker: 1 800331 2685 x 228. Email: jparker@precisionmedical.com. He alsomight have some rebuilt units atless cost.PLEASE NOTE: This informationis inherently based on justthe experiences revealed herein.You are “on your own” to experiment,etc. and assume all the risks(financial, personal, health, moral,intellectual, spiritual, etc.) attendingsuch undertakings.And, who knows, maybe YOUhave, or can invent, an even bettermethod. If so, drop a note...?:)??Robert F. LyonWoodturning Artist[Editor’s Note: Robert F. Lyonis a subscriber of More Woodturningand a demonstrated woodturning artistand sculpturer. He sent me someinformation and photos of his work.Unfortunately, the photos were toosmall to use in the magazine and thephotos on his web site could not bedownloaded. I suggest you go tohis web site to see his work: http://robertflyon.com.]Robert F. Lyon was born andraised in Queens, New York. He receiveda BA degree in Studio Art andArt Education from the College ofNew Jersey, (formerly Trenton State“THE ELIMINATOR”Where Turners Turn FirstCollege), Trenton, New Jersey. In1977 he was awarded the MFA degreewith a concentration in ceramicsand glass from the Tyler Schoolof Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniawhere he studied with Robert Winokur,Rudy Staffel, Italo Scanga,and Jon Clark. He joined the facultyof the School of Art at LouisianaState University in 1978 where hetaught ceramics, glass and sculpturefor seventeen years. In 1997 he wasnamed Professor and Chair of theDepartment of Art at the Universityof South Carolina. In 2002 ProfessorLyon relinquished his position asChair, and now teaches sculpture.Robert Lyon has been the recipientof several awards and grants, whichinclude a National Endowment forthe Arts Visual Artists Fellowship inHollowing ToolELIMINATES:CATCHES,TEAR OUT,SHARPENINGAvailable in three sizes: 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch cutters. Tool shafts aremilled with flats for both right and left hand cutting.Available from: Packard Woodworks and Craft Supplies USAwww.jewelwood.comINFORMATION AND RESOURCES FORWOODTURNERS WORLDWIDEFind articles, projects, new products, vendors, club listings,turner websites, courses and schools, discussion forum,books and videos and much more!WWW.WOODTURNINGONLINE.COMPage 18 More Woodturning February 2010