Home built compressor. Yes another one.

**Ukenick** · Jun 6, 2019, 01:03 PM

Hi there,
It was suggested that folks on this forum might enjoy this video about building my air compressor.
I hope you do.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.

**DIYer** · Jun 6, 2019, 04:10 PM

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

Air Compressor by Ukenick

tags: air compressor

**Dimitris Polychronis** · Jun 6, 2019, 05:34 PM

Great project Nick, I'm sure that it will be a great help to anyone that would like to built a similar compressor.

All the best
Dimitris

**jdurand** · Jun 9, 2019, 06:14 PM

Plumbers tape doesn't work with BSP fittings, it's ONLY for American tapered fittings. The same goes for thread goo, it's only intended for tapered thread.

I understand that people outside the USA think the idea of tapered thread to be crazy talk. But hey, we're Americans so crazy fits right in.

Here's an example of an ACTUAL "multi-length" pipe fitting used in the USA.

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**frugalolegeezer** · Jun 9, 2019, 07:38 PM

Yes, great video, just wondering about that filter. What did you use for the filter medium and how about the top of filter? I like the idea of using the door knob. I am also a tinkerer and have to look at everything twice before letting it get to the treasure pile out back.