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Budget Air Compressor

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by 73 cj5, Dec 14, 2022.

  1. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    It's not much but I managed to piece together a fairly decent air compressor for less than $400. Got the 5hp motor and 120 gallon tank for free, and the compressor head from HF.
    It takes ~6 minutes to go from 100 psi to 150 psi. Not too bad. It will go outside eventually and there's already pipe ran through the building for air.


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    73 cj5, Dec 14, 2022
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  2. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    5 HP. :shock:
     
    PeteL, Dec 15, 2022
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  3. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Phancy. ;)

    For years before I knew onboard air was a thing, Dad's garage air compressor setup was homebuilt, with a York compressor hooked to an electric motor with a belt. Not sure what the tank was from. He painted a number of cars with it - just had to let it catch up now and again.
     
    Boyink, Dec 15, 2022
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