http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:55:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Retractable-Air-Hose-On-Portable-Compressor/
Retractable Air Hose On Portable Compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SMALL.jpg cbdave A retractable air hose attached to a wall in a shop is neat and convenient. So why not have the same convenience on a Portable Compressor? Materials I was tired of the tangled mess of the air hose, especially when working in a cluttered or confined area. So I waited till a retractable air hose ...
By: cbdave

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:31:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-a-fridge-compressor-into-a-silent-ai/
How to modify a fridge compressor into a silent air compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3VUG/HCJOEN7Z/F0L3VUGHCJOEN7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3VUG/HCJOEN7Z/F0L3VUGHCJOEN7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3VUG/HCJOEN7Z/F0L3VUGHCJOEN7Z.SMALL.jpg kerimil Here is my how to on modifying fridge compressors into silent air compressors. They are ideal if you need: + a silent compressor + a high pressure compressor + have little space and/or don't need a typical shop compressor Typical fridge compressors are 100 - 300 watt units, deliver 0.7 - 1 CFM of a...
By: kerimil

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:09:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Compressed-air-bulkhead-fitting-outside-wall-of-ho/
Compressed air bulkhead fitting outside wall of house. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/EXRF/H5TU8HQ2/F7IEXRFH5TU8HQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/EXRF/H5TU8HQ2/F7IEXRFH5TU8HQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/EXRF/H5TU8HQ2/F7IEXRFH5TU8HQ2.SMALL.jpg toymotorhead Ever since I purchased my house I have been wishing for a compressed air line on the outside of the house. I do all my own automotive repairs, and live in the rust belt, so an impact wrench is a must. My house is 125 years old, and in need of fixing up, as every old home is. I am a hobby woodworker,...
By: toymotorhead

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:19:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/mobile-compressor-cart-for-under-50/
mobile compressor cart for under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SMALL.jpg razenhazen Well since my garage is a mancave/tinkershop, my compressor and hoses are stored at the rear of my property in my shed and it has been cumbersome to make several trips hauling the compressor out front to my vehicles so I have been wanting to put it on wheels so when I saw a really good harbor freigh...
By: razenhazen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:17:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jump-Starter-Compressor-Hack/
Jump Starter Compressor Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/BNXQ/GWH3RGIY/FM3BNXQGWH3RGIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/BNXQ/GWH3RGIY/FM3BNXQGWH3RGIY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/BNXQ/GWH3RGIY/FM3BNXQGWH3RGIY.SMALL.jpg DualPhase 99% of jump starters fail due to a faulty or old battery.  Since the small enclosed 12v batteries are generally not cost effective to replace this leaves you with a mostly functional compressor and parts.  This instructable will illustrate how to hack the jumpstarter to create a functional and port...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:25:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Air-Compressor-Tank-Drain-Modification/
Home Air Compressor Tank Drain Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/JRZX/GR9SXUOO/FNOJRZXGR9SXUOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/JRZX/GR9SXUOO/FNOJRZXGR9SXUOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/JRZX/GR9SXUOO/FNOJRZXGR9SXUOO.SMALL.jpg BlasterMcDoogle When I got my 30 Gallon air compressor, I knew that I would have to occasionally drain the tank of condensation.  But draining the tank with the provided stopcock was a pain and a better device was needed.  The tank is carbon steel and even with a corrosion allowance, the thought of my tank rusting...
By: BlasterMcDoogle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Airbrush-super-precise/
Homemade Airbrush (super precise) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/JDAQ/GO6V9LYA/FKNJDAQGO6V9LYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/JDAQ/GO6V9LYA/FKNJDAQGO6V9LYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/JDAQ/GO6V9LYA/FKNJDAQGO6V9LYA.SMALL.jpg budforum This Instructable will explain, in detail, how to make an airbrush out of parts that can be easily purchased at your local hardware store, or found around the house.  With this airbrush, you will have full and complete control over the paint flow, the airflow, and the shape of the exiting spray.   ...
By: budforum

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 17:51:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-Advantage-Of-That-Crawl-Space/
Take Advantage Of That Crawl Space! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8HNI/GJQEIGJG/F508HNIGJQEIGJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8HNI/GJQEIGJG/F508HNIGJQEIGJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8HNI/GJQEIGJG/F508HNIGJQEIGJG.SMALL.jpg kcbford1 Does your garage get hot...? Cold...?  Is your garage too small to store a clunky air compressor? Heres a couple of tips...... Fresh air Keep it warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. All you need is a squirrel cage fan! Cut a square out from your crawl space door and mount ...
By: kcbford1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:25:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-12v-air-compressor/
How to fix your 12v air compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/AL9T/GFA3YZ79/F3KAL9TGFA3YZ79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/AL9T/GFA3YZ79/F3KAL9TGFA3YZ79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/AL9T/GFA3YZ79/F3KAL9TGFA3YZ79.SMALL.jpg tundrawolf Lightning knocked out my computer so I will try this again.  I found a broken Campbell-Hausfield 12V air compressor while riding a motorcycle in the desert. I am financially impaired so when I find something, I take it home and try to fix it. I have been using this compressor for years, now. (About...
By: tundrawolf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:21:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-WaterAir-hand-pump/
Homemade Water / Air hand pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SMALL.jpg n1cod3mus /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:'Table Normal'; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:ye...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 May 2010 16:19:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-your-air-compressor-for-fast-fill-up/
Hacking your air compressor for fast fill up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/CJMN/FXA2TY1X/F49CJMNFXA2TY1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/CJMN/FXA2TY1X/F49CJMNFXA2TY1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/CJMN/FXA2TY1X/F49CJMNFXA2TY1X.SMALL.jpg bensmith8302 My cheap air compressor was taking a long time to pump up. So I investigated and found some strange things that impede air flow. This Instructable will show you how to make your air compressor pump up faster. This particular air compressor was purchased from harbor freight. The original air f...
By: bensmith8302

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:35:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propane-Tank-into-Air-Tank-The-EASY-way/
Propane Tank into Air Tank, The EASY way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8HK4/FWMO2W9S/FJD8HK4FWMO2W9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8HK4/FWMO2W9S/FJD8HK4FWMO2W9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8HK4/FWMO2W9S/FJD8HK4FWMO2W9S.SMALL.jpg scob89 I really like turning propane tanks into air tank, they last a long time as an air tank and the standard grill size holds enough air to fill 2 flat tires to 35 PSI on my car. The only problem is that I REALLY dislike removing the valve from the tank, sometimes I would even ruin the valve and not hav...
By: scob89

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:01:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/In-line-portable-air-tank-out-of-a-Propane-Tank/
In line/ portable air tank out of a Propane Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BCR2/FRXUSQZR/F1YBCR2FRXUSQZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BCR2/FRXUSQZR/F1YBCR2FRXUSQZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BCR2/FRXUSQZR/F1YBCR2FRXUSQZR.SMALL.jpg Rob K This is a old air tank that I use for starting fires and for filling my air cannon.This tank was made with parts that where on hand a many many years ago. I had to take it apart because of a small leak and wanted to show how it was made. Precautions Use an EMPTY propane tank. You don't want gas leak...
By: Rob K

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2009 23:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Engine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/2VNV/FQCTO4IZ/FX32VNVFQCTO4IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/2VNV/FQCTO4IZ/FX32VNVFQCTO4IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/2VNV/FQCTO4IZ/FX32VNVFQCTO4IZ.SMALL.jpg Rob K This is a very short video less than 10 seconds. This is the better video. This was the semester long project we did in class for Machine Tool Technology at the University of Central Missouri. I would like to hook the engine up to something and do tests. The base is made out of a 3/4 in ...
By: Rob K

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:09:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/%2430-High-Speed-PCB-Drill-Press/
$30 High-Speed PCB Drill Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SMALL.jpg lancandy Want super clean holes in your latest PCB? Want your PCB drill-bit's to last much longer? Tired of using your dremel as the drill press it clearly isn't? For around $30, you can build this simple PCB drill-press. Planning / Materials This started when we (me and some fellow modders / hackers) rea...
By: lancandy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-AirGun-2%3a-The-Glue-gun-mod/
DIY Hot AirGun 2: The Glue gun mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/MGCN/XAXES9J6KTL/FMUMGCNXAXES9J6KTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/MGCN/XAXES9J6KTL/FMUMGCNXAXES9J6KTL.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/MGCN/XAXES9J6KTL/FMUMGCNXAXES9J6KTL.SMALL.jpg mutinyishell A glue gun is the perfect hot air gun, 1 because its shaped like a gun, and 2 because the back in the entry for your airline and the front is the heater, not extra extension coming off the top like that hot air pencil mod. This is a concept right now, mainly because I just haven't gotten the parts y...
By: mutinyishell

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