We have a Vacu-Jig mill press from 1993 that still works great. Drills nice Ovals. However, our ball cup seal (orange colored rubber gasket) which fits around the ball-cup and ensures the ball is pressure locked in place before drilling has "grown legs." Not sure what other equipment these can used on, but someone has a plan. We've been trying for quite awhile to find a replacement, but to no avail. I guess the seal functionally lasts a lifetime and there seem to be no spares in inventory. We modified different brand/width gaskets, but none of them make a secure seal. We did modify the table on the press so a metal plate tightened with wing nuts can secure the ball in the cup for drilling. Not the optimum solution, but it does build patience (:
Is there anyone who has an additional seal for sale or do you know where one can be purchased? Appreciate any leads on this .....
Where can I find a Vacu-Jig ball cup seal?
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Re: Where can I find a Vacu-Jig ball cup seal?
900 Global has purchased, or licensed, the Vacu-Jig. Call them or give Innovative Bowling a call. That's my best guess.Vendetta wrote:We have a Vacu-Jig mill press from 1993 that still works great. Drills nice Ovals. However, our ball cup seal (orange colored rubber gasket) which fits around the ball-cup and ensures the ball is pressure locked in place before drilling has "grown legs." Not sure what other equipment these can used on, but someone has a plan. We've been trying for quite awhile to find a replacement, but to no avail. I guess the seal functionally lasts a lifetime and there seem to be no spares in inventory. We modified different brand/width gaskets, but none of them make a secure seal. We did modify the table on the press so a metal plate tightened with wing nuts can secure the ball in the cup for drilling. Not the optimum solution, but it does build patience (:
Is there anyone who has an additional seal for sale or do you know where one can be purchased? Appreciate any leads on this .....
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Re: Where can I find a Vacu-Jig ball cup seal?
The only other possible use I can think of for one of those would be on a ball spinner. -- JohnP
Re: Where can I find a Vacu-Jig ball cup seal?
You can use whats called Nylon Rubber, its a roofing material.
Cut a round piece so it hangs over the edge of the cup on the jig and put a small hole in the middle. The ball sets on top of the material and creates a nice strong vacuum.
A few shops here in West Mich. use it.
Cut a round piece so it hangs over the edge of the cup on the jig and put a small hole in the middle. The ball sets on top of the material and creates a nice strong vacuum.
A few shops here in West Mich. use it.