boggs vacuum box

[Tom Bender]

If you make more holes and over the full width you could then cover the excess ones with package tape for narrow stock.

[Phil Mueller]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Had not seen that technique before. I don’t do shop sawn veneer much, but the minimal work to put it together would make it worth it even for a one time need.

[Mark Rainey]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Had not seen that technique before. I don’t do shop sawn veneer much, but the minimal work to put it together would make it worth it even for a one time need.

You are welcome Phil. A cheap substitute for a wide belt sander.

[Rick Potter]

Question: Would guide rails on the edges be necessary, or does the work just go straight on it's own?

I use a melamine surface on mine, but sometimes the work rides to the side....no vac holes. This looks like something I need to try.

Thanks,

[Mark Rainey]

No guide rails needed. The suction is pretty impressive and there is not much movement at all of the veneer/laminate.

[Rick Potter]

Thanks Mark, I will give it a try.

[Ed Aumiller]

Great idea !!! Will use it in future... THANKS

[Brian Backner]

A question: has anyone tried using one of these vacuum boxes in an attempt to eliminate snipe on, say,4/4 stock after one side is jointed smooth?

[Mark Rainey]

Cherry to a thin 1/16 inch, about 0.06 Uniform grain helped

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[Edwin Santos]

Very interesting jig.

If I understand what's happening, the suction is sufficient to hold down the thin workpiece, enough to keep it from rising into the cutters and getting destroyed, but not too much suction to prevent the rollers from moving it through. If I have it right, then very clever and I look forward to giving this a try. Thanks for sharing!

Edwin

[Mark Rainey]

You are welcome Edwin. This morning I peeled off a 1/32 inch veneer from my bandsaw and ran it through the vacuum box afterwards. I don't have a caliper but I estimate I was at 1/40 inch. My cherry grain was ideal this morning. I do not think I can reliably get 1/40 inch but it can be done.

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[Mark Rainey]

If you make more holes and over the full width you could then cover the excess ones with package tape for narrow stock.

Nice modification Tom