VacSys for vacuum bagging - any issues or advice?

So I have a VacSys now and I've always wanted to try vacuum bagging. Amongst other uses I am contemplating using it to wet-form leather for sheaths etc. As the name of the technique implies the leather is slightly wet when formed and dries over the form. So, 2 questions:

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[*] Should I have a concern about the very minor amount of moisture I'd be introducing to the pump when wet-forming?
[*] Any advice from anyone who has used the VacSys for typical woodworking bagging, such as limits on the size of bag or ??
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Thanks!

RMW

Richard/RMW said: So I have a VacSys now and I've always wanted to try vacuum bagging. Amongst other uses I am contemplating using it to wet-form leather for sheaths etc. As the name of the technique implies the leather is slightly wet when formed and dries over the form. So, 2 questions:

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[*] Should I have a concern about the very minor amount of moisture I'd be introducing to the pump when wet-forming?
[*] Any advice from anyone who has used the VacSys for typical woodworking bagging, such as limits on the size of bag or ??
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Thanks!

RMW

I haven't done a lot of it yet, but I have had a couple successful panels with my VAC-PMP and the bag from veneer supplies.  I adapted the vac-sys coupling by buying the hose, and then a 3/8" barb fitting which was a tight fit into the Festool hose, but worked when persuaded with a heat gun.

I can't tell you much about the moisture, but the Joe woodworker kit comes with a filter/and if you look in the back of the vac pump there is a filter there too.  I don't know how well they'll respond to moisture.

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