Presto 6N Vacuum Set-Up/Mounting
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Presto 6N Vacuum Set-Up/Mounting
I've been doing a ton of research here on various vacuum set-ups. I have a nice medical aspirator pump that's doing a good job so far. However, I can't seem to figure out a good way to mount the hose to my 6N. I was hoping that anyone with a Presto might be able to chime in with their experience. Thanks!
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Re: 6N Vacuum Set-Up
It isn't easy to set up a reliable vacuum on a 6n. The old school way was to hang a tube off the front that was parallel and close to the disc just to the front left of the cutter head. If you can arrange a tube that hangs off the front and then curves down and gets close to the needle, that would be better. I had some tunes made a long time ago that come in the back, but they are hard to get low enough to clear the carriage and high enough to clear the disc simultaneously. I got into embossing shortly thereafter and just gave up.
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Re: 6N Vacuum Set-Up
Mine is almost like this
![Image](http://www.prestohistory.com/Model-8C.JPG)
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Re: 6N Vacuum Set-Up
Mine comes from the back like this:
![Image](http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb361/yourbedhead/Lathe/IMG_2571_zps3v2pks1s.jpg)
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Re: 6N Vacuum Set-Up
here is a video of how my presto 6n was hooked up with a vacuum.
https://vimeo.com/68961084
The 6n is all boxed up at the moment due to motor problems.
https://vimeo.com/68961084
The 6n is all boxed up at the moment due to motor problems.
Re: 6N Vacuum Set-Up
Ok. I made some modifications to my setup and this is working great so far.
Just a small aluminum tube directly to the latex to the jar. I know the tape is not a good idea, but works.
No static and I can get all the chip.
![Image](http://anderson-oliveira.com/IMG_5058.JPG)
![Image](http://anderson-oliveira.com/IMG_5062.JPG)
![Image](http://anderson-oliveira.com/IMG_5063.JPG)
Just a small aluminum tube directly to the latex to the jar. I know the tape is not a good idea, but works.
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
No static and I can get all the chip.
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Presto 6N vacuum mounting
Has anyone mounted vacuum to a 6N? What was your methods?! Trying to save on head scratching!
Cheers, Lewis
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Re: Presto 6N vacuum mounting
ill help you develop one. i already make one for the rekocut that works well .
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Re: Presto 6N vacuum mounting
I was looking into same thing a while back and you can see some solutions here:
http://lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6621&p
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However, if ROLANDJAYS could machine a nice mount--that'd be fantastic.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
http://lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6621&p
[now merged with the current topic. --admin]
However, if ROLANDJAYS could machine a nice mount--that'd be fantastic.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Presto K8 | 6N
Re: Presto 6N vacuum mounting
Last pictures are from my 6N.
Actually I'd like a nice mount too.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Actually I'd like a nice mount too.
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Re: Presto 6N vacuum mounting
Thanks guys,
Some interesting food for thought here. Will have a look at the 6N tomorrow and see what I can think of with this in mind.
Cheers
Some interesting food for thought here. Will have a look at the 6N tomorrow and see what I can think of with this in mind.
Cheers
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Re: Presto 6N Vacuum Set-Up/Mounting
crowesBR, if you are still around, is that setup working for you OK? I'd think that forcing the swarf to make a 180 could cause problems, or not.