SKU: 110986 Midi Vac Stabilization System (without Generator)

• Does not include the Vacuum Generator
• Use wood that would have been thrown away
• Uses water based resin that is low odor
• Prevents wood from future cracking
• Great for pen and bottle stopper blanks
• Stabilize up to 30 Pen blanks at one time
• Can be used for knife blanks and other small pieces
• Resin is clear or add color for great effects
• Includes 3.5 quart Vacuum Chamber

The Midi Vacuum Wood Stabilization System is a user friendly way to stabilize and color wood. Even spalted woods and difficult burls will become solid and easier to turn after being processed. A vacuum is used to pull the stabilization resin into the wood blanks keeping them from cracking or changing in the future. The resin is water soluble and any excess can be reused to stabilize other wood. Also, dramatic effects can be created by adding color to the resin. The wood being stabilized needs to be dry (15% moisture or less) for best results.

A 3.5 quart vacuum chamber is included with a cam-lock anti-float plate to keep the wood submerged during stabilization. It will hold up to 30 pen blanks at one time. Bottle stopper blanks, or miniature bowl and vessel blanks. The vacuum can be supplied by the optional vacuum generator or a vacuum pump with a regulator.

After treating, the wood needs to be cured in an oven to complete the stabilization process. A toaster oven will work fine for small batches.

The Vacuum Generator (sold separately) uses an air compressor to create a vacuum. It works with a compressor that has at least 2.5 CFM. The generator includes: on/off switch, vacuum gauge, regulator to adjust vacuum. The generator uses 70-90 PSI to create up to 24" of vacuum.

The Stabilization System includes:

• 3.5 Quart Cacuum Chamber holds up to 30 Pen Blanks
• Cam Lock Anti-Float Plates to keep wood submerged
• Clear viewing cover with on/off/bleed valve