Dakota Vacuum Clamp System

[katellwood]

Has anyone got one of these and can either recommend or not?

Thanks

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DK1135

 

[maltrout512]

Not yet but at that price if I had spare cash at the moment I would go for it. I have nothing to do with Rutlands by the way. Just like buying tools. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[katellwood]

Hi

Thanks for the reply

What I'm after is how it compares with comparable machines on the market i.e. Bagpress et al, taking into consideration the difference in price

 

[mailee]

I have no idea but have just ordered one thanks! Unlike Wizer I have been impressed by Dakota stuff so it's got to be worth a try at that price. :wink:

 

[katellwood]

Mailee

A review would be much appreciated

Thanks

 

[ivan]

Whilst browsing ebay for vac pump, i got the impression that diaphragm pumps are likely to have low Cu ft/minute draw; ie they take too long to evacuate the bag unless it is very small, and the item being glued flat. If you want to laminate over a form (which may be hollow and thus contain air) most reccomend 3 to 4 Cu ft /min flow as minimum. Small diaphagm pumps may not work any better than a chest freezer comprssor on "suck" (1 t 1.5 u ft/min). The Dakota doeas not specify Cuft/min (so probably not very spectacular) and the bag is small.....