Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  
New: 300+ fresh build posts/day from 275 forums → BuildThreads.com

User Tag List

Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Air compressor build in progress

  1. #1
    Supporting Member Frank S's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Peacock TX
    Posts
    12,612
    Thanks
    2,677
    Thanked 11,101 Times in 5,385 Posts

    Frank S's Tools

    Air compressor build in progress

    I traded for this compressor and a tank a few years ago
    rather than disassemble the compressor pack I just decided to weld it to the top plate on the tank.
    so last week I finally got around to ordering the necessary parts to complete it.
    things like the check valve the pressure switch and relief valve the gage and a few other things so maybe this week I can get it going
    Air compressor build in progress-20191102_145700wer.jpg
    Air compressor build in progress-20191103_005703bh.jpg
    Never try to tell me it can't be done
    When I have to paint I use KBS products

  2. The Following 9 Users Say Thank You to Frank S For This Useful Post:

    Altair (Dec 2, 2019), baja (Nov 5, 2019), emu roo (Dec 19, 2021), high-side (Nov 5, 2019), mr mikey (Aug 28, 2025), mwmkravchenko (Apr 3, 2022), rlm98253 (Nov 17, 2020), Seedtick (Nov 4, 2019), thevillageinn (Nov 17, 2020)

  3. #2
    Supporting Member Frank S's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Peacock TX
    Posts
    12,612
    Thanks
    2,677
    Thanked 11,101 Times in 5,385 Posts

    Frank S's Tools
    well at long last I finally got around to finishing up my air compressor build the final piece required re bending a work hardened 3/4" copper line
    the compressor is under powered with the motor that is on the unit but it was already mounted with the compressor head when I got it
    I haven't installed piping in my shop yet so no need to run the compressor as of yet I only plugged it in long enough to make sure it will pump air but not long enough to allow it to fully build up a tank full of pressure as the oil in the compressor needs changing
    Air compressor build in progress-20201115_125630ac.jpg
    Never try to tell me it can't be done
    When I have to paint I use KBS products

  4. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Frank S For This Useful Post:

    EclecticNeophyte (Aug 28, 2025), emu roo (Aug 28, 2025)

  5. #3
    Content Editor
    Supporting Member
    DIYer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    3,049
    Thanks
    848
    Thanked 2,974 Times in 2,528 Posts


    Thanks Frank S! We've added your Air Compressor to our Air Compressors category,
    as well as to your builder page: Frank S's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:






    2,500+ Tool Plans
    New: BuildThreads.com - 300+ build posts/day (with photos)

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to DIYer For This Useful Post:

    emu roo (Aug 28, 2025)

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •