I want a vacuum table!

[Tenson]

Well first trial just now using 5/8" radiator hose from Halfords (£2.99/m). Hose was 5m long 'cos i didn't cut it yet and it didn't flatten.

I connected the pump directly to one of the 4 steel tubes feeding the bed. This has 6 holes in it to the bed. The holes are 16mm each and I have not cut any channels in the bed to distribute the vacuum yet. I put a few bits of MDF on top and they got sucked down pretty strongly! I can slide them around but it takes a far bit of force to pull them directly up. I'm pleased for a first try.

Next I will make channels in the bed to give a much larger vacuum surface area and connect all 4 sections with a vacuum chamber.