The Vacuum-DIY-Kit contains: 1. CNC´routed top with holes in UNIVERSIAL SIZE (fits from 00 to J/Archtop), 2. Backplate of same size as top (unrouted, hidden under the top) 3. Frame (4 boards of 6 cm heith, 1 with 3 cm hole for vacuum) 4. several (here: 6) support blocks for positioning at "non-hole" part for preventing a bow of the top, see following pic. . Feel free to drill more holes if needed or name your desing when ordering for a custom job. This version is 45 Euro, custom variation flat + 15 Euro
close-up of top, sealed with shellac
The support blocks are glued in place. Note: place one in the middle of the soundhole for supporting the pin when using a circle cutter.
Glue the frame beween top and back and you are finished with your Hoover Vacuum Table: at the upper left a adaptor for connecting to the hoover in inserted in the according cavity. Kit is made of MDF for easy trueing/planing. OVERALL SIZE: 60,5 x 45 cm (23.8x17.7 inch)
rear: adaptor for hoover
6 cm (2.35 inch) heigth, glued with a foamy glue, squeezed into the corners to close the box snuggly.
6 cm heigth (2.35 inch); foamy glue was used and squeezed in the edges to close the box.