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Part 1
Introduction

Welcome
Veneering Basics

14 Good Reasons
Vacuum Press Uses
Deciding on a Model
Overview

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Part 2a (Option 1 of 2)
Project: V2 Venturi Press

About Project: V2
Parts List
Build the Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Assemble the Venturi
Make the Carrier
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 2b (Option 2 of 2)
Project: EVS Pump Press

About Project: EVS
Parts List
Pump Selection
Build the Manifold
Build the Sub-Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Make the Carrier
Final Assembly
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 3
Vacuum Bags

Vacuum Bag Basics
Polyurethane vs. Vinyl
DIY Vacuum Bags (A)
DIY Vacuum Bags (B)
DIY Vacuum Bags (C)
Connect the Bag
Bag Closures
Platens/Cauls
Breather Mesh
Maintenance
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Part 4
Veneer Information

About Veneer
Backer Veneer

Veneer Glues
Veneering Tips
Substrate Materials
Flattening Veneers
Edgebanding Guide
A Sharp Veneer Saw
Jointing Veneers
Taping Veneers
Dealing with Defects
Curing Glued Panels
Veneering w/o Vacuum
Iron-On Veneering
Veneer Storage
Amazing Bookmatches
Copper Veneer Guide
Paperbacked Veneer

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Part 5
Miscellaneous Info

Vacuum Frame Press
Vacuum Forming
Vacuum Chucking
Vacuum Clamping
Vacuum Clamp Matrix
Vacuum Infusing
DIY Vacuum Manifold
JWW Visitors' Vacs
Veneer Quality
HH-66 MSDS
Veneering FAQ
The Vac FAQ
Downloads (PDF's)

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Information
Type: Adjustable Auto-Cycling
Vacuum: Air Powered Venturi
Page: 3 of 9

Build the Manifold System
The manifold creates a hard connection between the reservoirs, gauge, intake, pressure controller and the vacuum source. The parts should be assembled as shown below.

Parts used in this section:

Thread sealing tape
Brass hex nipple (2)
Brass cross fitting
Brass barbed fitting

Brass "street" tee (2)
Brass check valve
Brass barb elbow (2)
Brass coupler

Vacuum gauge
Vacuum valve

  1. Place two passes of thread sealing tape on each of the male threads in the manifold. Make the passes in a clockwise direction following the threads.
  2. Attach the two brass hex nipples to opposite sides of the brass cross fitting.
  3. Attach one brass "street" tee to each of the brass hex nipples. Be sure to use the middle opening on the tee.
  4. Attach the brass check valve (male to male) to one of the open sides of the cross fitting. The direction of the air flow (usually indicated by an arrow on the valve) should be away from the cross.
  5. Attach the brass coupler to the check valve.
  6. Attach the brass barb elbow to the female coupler so it is pointing in the same direction as the male threads of street tee.
  7. Attach the remaining brass barb elbow to the last opening on the brass cross. It should also point in the direction of the male threads on the street tee.
  8. Attach the vacuum gauge to one of the street tees.
  9. Attach the vacuum valve to the other street tee.
  10. Attach the straight brass barbed fitting to the vacuum valve.

The final assembly should appear as shown in the picture below.

Manifold Parts
Place your cursor over this image to label each part.

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