On 10/22 I ordered a hand vacuum pump from Amazon. I checked the mfg website, it said it was American company. Super Saver shipping arrived on 25th, package says made in China. oops, back it goes.
I found a pump made in Kentucky. I email them to make sure it is indeed made in KY, they reply quickly that it is. Place an order on Amazon on Oct25 when Sandy is in Cuba. Amazon Marketplace vendor in NY marks it shipped within an hour to lock in the sale, prevent cancellation, but never actually ships it when they could have, then the storm hit and they were wiped out. On Nov 18 the shipment was late enough that I can finally get an instant refund from Amazon. A week later I see it listed on Amazon again, sold and stocked by Amazon. So I give it another try. Shipped by USPS today, should be here Wednesday.
Wood and foam have been cut and waiting for a long time. I will use 1/4" luan over 2" pink foam board, glued by trowelled film of PL urethane construction adhesive, and clamped by vacuum bag. Vacuum bag is sheet of clear poly folded over, edges sealed closed with mortite caulk. Sounds good in theory.... I have 10 panels to make. The foam sandwich will be extremely stiff, and light. These will be big cabinets, so trying to keep it light. Front baffle and mid box will be 1.5" thick ply.