"brian whatcott" wrote in message
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It was years ago. The question popped up on r.a.h
How to make a low cost vacuum pump.

Yep, that windshield repair kit sounds good. Some enlightened auto insurance
companies will fix a chip "free" (without applying your deductible) just to keep
the problem from growing into an expensive windshield replacement.

For a general purpose vacuum pump, I use a compressor out of an old window AC
unit. Mine has lasted for many years of occasional use. I store it sealed up
in a plastic 5-gallon bucket.

Vaughn