What is a good vacuum chuck that won't break the bank? I have been looking at one with a vacuum generator instead of a pump. Looking at something like this.

Vacum generators are susceptible to fast vacum loss in case of power failure. The cheapest bought unit is from Frugal Vacuum Pump . The whole setup for under 300 and ready to go. Or for a little over 200 you get the parts and you assemble.

I ended up going with the one in the picture. I found it for a good deal. I will try it in a few days when it stops snowing. In the videos I watched it looks like it holds real good and is a lot quieter than the vac pump. We will see.

Got it set up. Pulls 25 inches at 80 pounds of air. Uses very little air and very quiet.