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 ==Design concept==
-[[File:Vac_station_rough_layout_1.png‎|thumb|Layout v1.1 (rough concept)]]
+[[File:Image045.jpg‎|thumb|Progress as of 23rd Sept, 2012]]
 To create an ultra-high vacuum source capable of being purposed to a wide range of high-vacuum related tasks.
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 Some [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/lqF1zd3baAY additional parts] will be needed.
-*Air conditioning radiator matrix or similar.
 *Water pump (for cooling loop).
-*Clean box section or angle-iron (a push-fit connector frame would be fine too).
 *1.5-2" thick, ~4" wide sturdy plastic (delrin?) to turn an large threaded fitting for the chamber.
 **I have a 100m dia, 45mm thick lump of nylon and a fair bit of 50mm delrin if it's any use. artag.
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 Also donated a water-flow meter. Currently runs on 24v relay, but has fitting for hall-sensor control, so suggest gutting of stock electronics and wiring directly into control systems.
+'''''23-09-2012'''''
+Most of the welding is done, but we ran out of welding gas. Need more before transformer mounts can be done.
+Dry-fitting has begun, though will need short 5/16ths 24tpi Whitworth bolts to connect to chamber base.
+Backing pump has been mounted on anti-vibration feet.
+Welds will need grinding flat and re-doing in places once dry-fit of all parts is done and setup proved.