Homemade Air Compressor

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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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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