Created for a woodworking Festool contest this Vacuum Clamp is perfect!!!

Made by Crafty Sven @CraftySven found at https://www.xxxxx.com/model/1115812-vacuum-clamp-fits-festool-mft

You don't want to mare and damage your project, this tabletop suction clamp is for you!

The author has videos and he also gives all the parts needed to re-create it!

Here are the author notes and parts needed -- at the original link you can find all his videos and schematics (are provided up here in the description), very well done and explained !! Loving it!! Hope you find it as useful as I d0 !

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Description

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Here's a quick video demo:

https://youtu.be/oPc6ZC5L1l8

How it works: https://youtu.be/eydZuZelm_g

Assembly diagram for compressor setup (schematics pictures provided)

Assembly diagram for vacuum pump setup (schematics pictures provided)

BOM (with links)

M3 x 10mm (x8) for attaching the top

M3 x 22mm (x2) to attach the valve

Male Thread Quick Release Connectors Coupler 1/4" BSP (depends on your setup)

6mm Tube to 1/4 BSPT Push Lock

1/4 Turn 6mm Pipe Fitting Coupler Valve (I designed the holes for this specific

Air Compressor Hose Pipe (6mm OD)

PC6-01 Pneumatic Connector

Solid Foam Rubber Round at 8mm

Vacuum generator (if you are using a compressor)

You can probably get a vacuum generator from aliexpress, but I already had a vac pump for this. In fact I was only missing 1 connector to build this.

foam rubber sample pic (picture provided)

This is the vacuum generator I used. It is the Festool VN with silencer and it is really solid !

https://www.thorite.co.uk/products/festo-vn-07-h-t2-pq1-vq1-rq1-vacuum-generator-526101-526101

This means you don't need a vacuum pump, but just any compressor. Easy.

Vacuum Clamp Workbench / Tabletop Suction for Woodworkers

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill