Pump-n-Seal

[Daniel Koster]

Anybody have any experience with this product?

I have used it to pull a vacuum (stabilize) several pieces and have had mixed results.

Seems to really get the bubbles going and only cost me $20. So, I'm sold on trying to get it to work. Plus it's tiny and fits in a drawer (I've got limited space).

Here are a few links:

http://www.pump-n-seal.com/
http://www.pump-n-seal.com/vacuumtest.htm

I like it because it seems to be exactly what I need - works best on jars.

It takes a little getting used to, and I'm sure I would have benefited from getting the video as well...

I haven't done enough testing to see how well it works in the long run - I've been very impatient.

Anybody else?

 

[etp777]

Has worked great for me for yeras to vacuum pack stuff I dehydrate (in mason jars) but I've never tried it for anything knife related. lasts surprisingly well for cheap little thing made of plastic, I haven't had trouble with it yet(well, I lost the little plug on bottom that lets you change from jars to bags, but electrical tape fixed that).

 

[Rick Baum]

What did you mean by mixed results? I haven't done any stabilizing yet but this seems like a pretty economical way to get started. So, how does the thing work? Do you cut up your wood, put it in a mason jar with your hardener and use the pump to pull a vaccuum? How do you seal the jar once the vaccuum has been created?

Rick

 

[Daniel Koster]

mixed results = some worked, some did not.

It's hard to get it right the first couple of times, but once I got the hang of it, I can pull a good vacuum. Also, other factor include = drying time, type of wood, time in the vacuum, etc.

So, I don't have it down just yet.

Yes, it is a cheap way to get into stabilizing.

The jar is self-sealing (one of those things that had I ordered the video - would have been easier :footinmou )

I'll keep y'all posted.

Dan

 

[Rick Baum]

So were the ones that didn't work due to a lack of vaccuum or bad mix on the stabilizing solution. I'm guessing it was vaccum? Also, What do you use for your stabilizing solution? There is another thread right now concerning what works for stabilizers, just wondering if you do anything out of the ordinary.

Rick

 

[rlinger]

Dan,

It finally came to me. Try one like this: Cut your sealant with mineral spirits. Cut it 2 to 1 in favor of mineral spirits. Leave it soak in vacuum a goodly time. I don't know how long you've let it soak before but try at least 24 hours. Dry several days before cutting into it.

How knows??? Keep us informed.

Roger