When repetition and accessibility are priorities the VacuPress® FlipTop table press is the answer. Designed for quick and easy access, this frame system is ideal for the wood shop which presses flat and low profile curved woodwork more frequently – and can afford dedicated space for the frame system. The VacuPress® FlipTop table press brings a new level of speed and convenience to the vacuum veneering and laminating process.

Arrange the VacuPress®  VacuClamp vacuum pods on the work surface, connect the vacuum source, and place your work piece on top. Instantly up to 1800 lbs per sq ft of pressure is applied. One, two, three or more VacuClamp vacuum pods can be connected together. Vertically, horizontally, on any angle, or any combination makes vacuum clamping simple and versatile to use. Because the VacuClamp  vacuum pods  are only on the underside, access for sanding or machining is unobstructed with no clamping marks.

Our brass bag fitting is designed to mate with the nipple attached to all our vacuum bags. Smooth on the end that goes into the bag nipple and barbed on the other to receive 3/8″ ID hose.

Using a vacuum press is the most efficient method of veneering flat and curved panels and making bent laminations, which add decorative options to fine woodwork that can’t otherwise be made using hardwood. Even the smallest of shops can produce high-design wood pieces with the vacuum press because its components can be disassembled and stored in a small space. In this step-by-step book and DVD, Darryl Keil explains and demonstrates how the vacuum press works; how to use it for veneering, wood bending and clamping; how to troubleshoot problems with the press; and how to maintain the equipment for effective, long-term use.

Total running time: 32 min.