Author Topic: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?  (Read 7122 times)

Brad Robinson

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Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« on: March 08, 2012, 07:16:13 AM »
If i want to set up a small operation for my own use what is the start up cost for a complete system to get some stabilized wood?
What all do i need?
Is it worth it?
Anyone want ot show some pics of your operation?
Id ask Curtis but i see he's a bit busy.

Offline Jon Kennedy Custom Calls

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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2012, 10:14:14 AM »
Brad, Give me a call 320-212-1504

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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2012, 10:26:43 AM »
You would a vacuum pump and a chamber . Then  you would need some resin .
 Pump   $ 300.00
 Chamber  $ 110.00
 Resin  Gallon  $120..00 shipped
  That's about it  Troy

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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 12:11:59 PM »
Don't forget to add a electric oven to bake the blanks in also.
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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 11:10:28 PM »
You would a vacuum pump and a chamber . Then  you would need some resin .
 Pump   $ 300.00
 Chamber  $ 110.00
 Resin  Gallon  $120..00 shipped
  That's about it  Troy

I think one of the harbor freight pumps that he recommended on his web page was $100.

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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2012, 01:03:00 PM »
I would look at the local pawn shops for a good, American made vacuum pump.  You can find them frequently for around $100.
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Re: Ok.. so what's it take to get set up?
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2012, 12:35:44 PM »
You can get some great rebuilds off ebay too, Ive bought several nice pumps for half price and come with warranty