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Step 2Supplies and such
Ok, enough with theory, let's make some hands on reality! One little bit of theory left though...
Possible hot and cold temperatures. If you build this right you get EXTREME differences, no, not a wimpy 90 degrees hot, and 60 degrees cold, we're talking -50 degrees cold and 350 degrees hot! that means you could burn and freezer burn your hand at the same time!
But, not to disappoint, but realistically expect below freezing, and just above water boiling. which is still a huge eye opener for friends!
Down to business, here's what you need:
-air compressor (bigger is better!) if you've got a tiny little few gallon pancake compressor, you will NEED to half all my measurements. These things hog air like no tomorrow! a big stand up shop compressor will be best, but a laydown 2-5 CF compressor will work.
- 3/4", 5" PVC tubing (steel, copper and such do work... but PVC is easy to work with, and VERY easy to cut)
- 1/2 inch thick 4"x8" (or larger) piece of acrylic/plastic. Remember, you CAN sandwich more pieces together to make this piece.
-1/4" fender washer ( doesn't have to be a fender washer, you just need a 1/4" hole in it)
- glue (epoxy)
- ball valve that fits the PVC tubing, you'll probably want a non threaded type.
-plastic/copper 1/4" or 1/8" tube.
-T fitting (can do without, depending on design (just keep reading before you decide to buy this or not) for the tubing above
-on/off fitting for the tubing
-connectors to attach to air line.
-4 or so bolts and nuts, must be longer then 1"
*links are to amazon
Possible hot and cold temperatures. If you build this right you get EXTREME differences, no, not a wimpy 90 degrees hot, and 60 degrees cold, we're talking -50 degrees cold and 350 degrees hot! that means you could burn and freezer burn your hand at the same time!
But, not to disappoint, but realistically expect below freezing, and just above water boiling. which is still a huge eye opener for friends!
Down to business, here's what you need:
-air compressor (bigger is better!) if you've got a tiny little few gallon pancake compressor, you will NEED to half all my measurements. These things hog air like no tomorrow! a big stand up shop compressor will be best, but a laydown 2-5 CF compressor will work.
- 3/4", 5" PVC tubing (steel, copper and such do work... but PVC is easy to work with, and VERY easy to cut)
- 1/2 inch thick 4"x8" (or larger) piece of acrylic/plastic. Remember, you CAN sandwich more pieces together to make this piece.
-1/4" fender washer ( doesn't have to be a fender washer, you just need a 1/4" hole in it)
- glue (epoxy)
- ball valve that fits the PVC tubing, you'll probably want a non threaded type.
-plastic/copper 1/4" or 1/8" tube.
-T fitting (can do without, depending on design (just keep reading before you decide to buy this or not) for the tubing above
-on/off fitting for the tubing
-connectors to attach to air line.
-4 or so bolts and nuts, must be longer then 1"
*links are to amazon
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