Vacuum Platen / Drying Rack

To help you get started...
Ask specific questions
Give detailed information

Moderator: Moderator Team

Post Reply
User avatar
5thQuarterSports
Intern
Intern
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm
Location: Diamondhead, Mississippi

Vacuum Platen / Drying Rack

Post by 5thQuarterSports »

Does anyone have plans or know where I can get plans to build a vac platen and drying rack? Any help would be appreciated. :D
User avatar
5thQuarterSports
Intern
Intern
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm
Location: Diamondhead, Mississippi

Post by 5thQuarterSports »

You mean no one has any Ideas?
User avatar
d fleming
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 546
Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:33 pm

Post by d fleming »

Getting into flatstock are we? A simple vacuum box is easy to build. You can use 3/4 plywood for bottom, sides and inner supports and acrylic or metal for top. Drill top with small bit in grid pattern, attach an old vacuum to bottom and go. For drying rack drill sides of two 2x4's evenly at small angle and insert dowel rods. Mount side by side and you can easily put 50 coros on one rack. With rack mounted to casters you can move with ease. When I get a chance, I'll snap a pic and upload some of my old ones for an example.
User avatar
5thQuarterSports
Intern
Intern
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm
Location: Diamondhead, Mississippi

Thanks

Post by 5thQuarterSports »

Thank you.
User avatar
d fleming
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 546
Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:33 pm

Post by d fleming »

Here ya go, drill press, saw and a screw gun should get you there..
Image

Image
User avatar
5thQuarterSports
Intern
Intern
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:39 pm
Location: Diamondhead, Mississippi

Post by 5thQuarterSports »

'D' You have made my day. Thanks a ton!
Post Reply