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Air Compressor
 
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TOOL:
Air Compressor
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
DoDo729 on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade air compressor constructed from a surplus propane tank, a compressor motor, and an electric motor. Operating pressure is 110 psi.
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Jan 24, 2014 11:58 AM
daveward
My Dad, who had access to small compressors made several similar to this for workbench use.  Neat reminder, thanks.
Jan 09, 2014 3:25 PM
DIYer
It's really not so hard to build an air compressor yourself. The thing to keep in mind is the integrity of the pressure vessel one will be using.
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LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
2
URL:
http://www.instructables.com/id/100-lb-Propane-Tank-Homemade-Air-Compressor/


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DIY Air Compressor - comment on how to build a Air Compressor - 2 comments
daveward says:
Jan 24, 2014 11:58 AM
My Dad, who had access to small compressors made several similar to this for workbench use.  Neat reminder, thanks.
DIYer says:
Jan 09, 2014 3:25 PM
It's really not so hard to build an air compressor yourself. The thing to keep in mind is the integrity of the pressure vessel one will be using.
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