Crafting Your Own Vacuum Chamber

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Steps

Utilizing a Mason Jar and Vacuum Pump

Creating a Lid for a Pressure Cooker Pot

Fixing the Pot to the Vacuum Pump

Essential Equipment

Mason Jar Vacuum Setup

Pressure Cooker Chamber Materials

Helpful Hints

Important Reminders

Building a vacuum chamber offers a delightful pathway to conducting home experiments and undertaking tasks like degassing silicone or stabilizing brittle wood. For a simple experimental setup, consider using a mason jar in conjunction with a vacuum pump. While effective, this setup may lack high-powered suction. For a more advanced option, construct one using a pressure cooker pot and an acrylic lid connected to a vacuum pump.

Steps

Utilizing a Mason Jar and Vacuum Pump

Marking the Mason Jar Lid

Creating a Hole in the Lid

Preparing the Rubber Stopper

Attaching the Vacuum Pump Nozzle

Applying Super Glue to Seal

Finalizing the Vacuum Chamber

Removing Air with the Pump

Creating a Lid for a Pressure Cooker Pot

Selecting a Pressure Cooker Pot

Outlining the Pot on Acrylic Sheet

Marking a Larger Circle

Using a Jigsaw to Cut the Circle

Drilling a Pilot Hole in the Circle

Installing a Screw Tap for the Vacuum Tube

Creating Proto Putty from Silicone and Cornstarch

Applying Proto Putty Seal around the Pot Rim

Fixing the Pot to the Vacuum Pump

Applying Thread Tape to Fittings

Installing Nipple and Cross into the Lid

Attaching Ball Valves to Control Airflow

Installing Vacuum Gauge for Measurement

Installing Hose Barb into Valve

Connecting Poly Tubing to Hose Barb

Linking Hose to Vacuum Pump

Operating the Vacuum Chamber

Essential Equipment

Mason Jar Vacuum Setup

Materials Needed:
- Mason jar or pickle jar (glass)
- Rubber stopper
- Tin snips or drill
- Vacuum pump
- Items to experiment with

Pressure Cooker Chamber Materials

Required Items:
- Cooking pot or pressure cooker pot
- ³⁄₄ inch (1.9 cm)-wide crystal clear acrylic sheet, large enough to cover the pot
- Jigsaw
- Permanent marker
- Clamps
- Drill
- ⁷⁄₁₆ inch (1.1 cm) drill bit
- ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) NPT tap
- Pliers
- 3 ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) male-to-male plumbing nipples
- ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) metal plumbing cross
- 2 ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) ball valves
- ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) poly tubing with thick walls
- Liquid-filled vacuum gauge, optional
- Vacuum pump
- Teflon tape
- ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) hose barb
- ¹⁄₄ inch (0.64 cm) 90-degree elbow hose barb
- Silicone 1 caulk
- Food coloring
- Cornstarch

Helpful Hints

Important Reminders

Always prioritize safety when operating power tools. Wear protective gloves and goggles, especially when using tools like a jigsaw or a drill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are needed to build a mason jar vacuum chamber?

To build a mason jar vacuum chamber, you will need a mason jar, a rubber stopper, a vacuum pump, and tools like tin snips or a drill for modifications.

How can I create a vacuum chamber using a pressure cooker pot?

To create a vacuum chamber with a pressure cooker pot, select a pot, outline it on an acrylic sheet, cut out the circle, and install the necessary fittings for the vacuum pump.

Can I use silicone and cornstarch to make proto putty in a vacuum chamber?

Yes, you can use silicone and cornstarch to create proto putty in a vacuum chamber. This mixture is effective for various experimental applications, including stabilization tasks.

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