No CT wings for me, I guess

[bror]

I was a bit surprised to see the new Festool CT wings.

I think we can all make something better, with the use of our festools of course.

You need some scrap materials and 10 minutes.

If I need one that I haven't got, I make one.

I wonder what different designs we can come up with if we shared our plans and uses.

Here's a few pictures and a video for inspiration.

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[Deansocial]

Whats the white seal

 

[bror]

the white seal is just standard foamy tape. I think it's called weatherstripping in English.

 

[Slartibartfass]

Love it.... [thanks]

 

[AlexThePalex]

Amazing it can hold 25 kilogram. Never realised that much power can come out of the vac. Clever idea Bror, with some scraps you can make endless variations for all kinds of purposes. I'll keep this in mind.

 

[Kev]

Well done! [wink]

Did you experiment with different surface areas?

 

[bror]

Thanks. Yes I did. The rougher the surface the thicker foam you need. But thicker tape will allow more vertical movement.
So the thinnest tape possible without air-leakage is probably the best.

The bigger the surface the more power. With full vacuum you can lift something like 10.000 kilo's per square meter, I think. That would be 1 kilo per square centimeter in case of full vacuum (- 1 atm). I don't know what % vacuum a CT26 can reach. I guess something like 10 or 20 %. maybe some Fogger knows.

 

[roblg3]

[thumbs up]  GREAT JOB!  Sometimes I'm so lazy [not worthy]

 

[peter halle]

I too wouldn't have thought about that much suction.  One thing I might suggest based on using vacuum pump "pucks" would be to apply a hard finish to all sides before applying the weatherstripping tape so that air bleed thru the "puck" is minimized.

Peter

 

[Just F Me]

That thing really sucks

 

[Stone Message]

Years ago, long before I bought my CT26, I tried to make a vacuum clamp to hold small flat pieces for router edge work. My vacuum let me down and I gave up on the idea.

After playing with the CT Wings I had another go at my idea but this time using the CT26. It is not as elegant as the device made by Bror but it works. The black rubber stuff is that non slip matting used for bench top router work.

Peter

The basic box with some 15 mm holes and ability to be clamped to the bench:
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Holding a piece of ply:
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[RKA]

Huh! I never would have thunk to try this...learn something new every day!  Thanks gents!  [thumbs up]

 

[Ollie]

Brilliant.

I will definitely make some of these.

Ollie

 

[TelcoRandy]

I seen a vacuum hold up a car on TV once ->
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/none-of-the-above/videos/super-suction/

 

[rst]

Vacuum jigs are simple to make...use closed cell weatherstripping.  I have various jigs for making acrylic parts.  I make the pattern from 3/8" acrylic.  When I occasionally damage the acrylic pattern, it is easy to repair by using acrylic cement of even modeling glue to soften chips and glue back into the damaged area and sand.  If you are machining thin pieces just glue spacers with bits of the weatherstripping from pulling the material down beyond level.

 

[jmbfestool]

I seen a vacuum hold up a car on TV once ->
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/none-of-the-above/videos/super-suction/

That's one of the worst links I have clicked on FOG.    You don't get to see it lifting the car.  Just stupid question at the end how many vacs or fail.

Jmb

 

[bror]

Peter Parfitt, Nice idea. I think I'll have a go on making my own vacuum holder too. Has anyone made a similar jig?

Rogier

 

[waho6o9]

Amazing

 

[Stone Message]

Peter Parfitt, Nice idea. I think I'll have a go on making my own vacuum holder too. Has any one made a similar jig?

Rogier

Not that I am aware of.

Peter

 

[Roseland]

One of the best threads I've come across.  Fabulous food for thought.  Thanks to bror and Peter for the photos.  I see a range of applications...

Andrew