DIY Vacuum clamp pads, alternative to Festool VAC SYS
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 Published On Jun 29, 2023

DIY version of workshop vacuum clamp pads, as an alternative to Festool's now discontinued VAC SYS system.

Originally done by @geoffsjoinery4990, check out his channel.

I am using a 110v Gast 0822 Oilless Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump.

White PVC plastic is Expanded PVC Plastic Sheet, 19mm (3/4") from buyplastic.com. I have also seen this at Lowes.

Air fittings from Amazon, 1/4 PT Male Thread 8mm Push in Joint Pneumatic Connector Quick Fittings.

Foam tubing from Amazon, EPDM Foam Rubber Weather Stripping Round Rubber Tubing Seal Closed Cell Solid Foam Tubing Strip. 6mm.

Air tubing from Amazon, uxcell Pneumatic Air Tubing, 8mm OD x 5mm ID 5.5m(18Ft) PU Polyurethane Air Compressor Tubing.

Foot pedal from Amazon, TAILONZ PNEUMATIC 1/4"NPT Pneumatic Foot Pedal Valve Kit 5 Way 2 Position Threaded Rubber Nonslip Pressure Control 4F210-08L(with Lock)with 6mm Pneumatic Fittings.

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