Thread: Shop is now plumbed

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For air at least. Moved the compressor into a shed out back, then with the help of my son-in-law, plumbed copper pipe up in the trusses with several drops and a roll up reel. Also put an outlet outside and one at the work bench with one of those springy coil hoses. Also have my MIG welder all set up, except I need to get a bottle of shielding gas. Guess I am running out of excuses for not getting to work on projects!

Pat

progress thats a good thing

Always good to get the compressor noise out of the garage, sure does get aggravating after awhile!!!! So, what's next on the agenda, Pat?

Agree with Dave. I'm tickled that I put mine outside. It sure helped to keep noise and heat outside.

By the way, I still frequent your build thread for ideas!

David

I have a few projects on the Red 53. First welder project is some simple traction bars. Then I need to move an AC vent. And if all is well I plan to get a double pass cross flow radiator. Once those are done, I have my '54 two door Conestoga wagon to work on. I have a '64 Studebaker Cruiser that will be a parts car for the wagon, so it will need to be dismantled. David, glad my journal is helpful. I will add to it with the traction bars and maybe the other stuff too.

Pat

Stu..........putting the compressor in a seperate area is good. Not knowing where you live, be aware that below freezing temps can create problems with the water freezing in the compressor.

Originally Posted by sunsetdart

Stu..........putting the compressor in a seperate area is good. Not knowing where you live, be aware that below freezing temps can create problems with the water freezing in the compressor.

Good point! I have a water separator next to my compressor and had forgotten to drain it. You can guess what happened when the temps went down!

Originally Posted by sunsetdart

Stu..........putting the compressor in a seperate area is good. Not knowing where you live, be aware that below freezing temps can create problems with the water freezing in the compressor.

Good point, we live in Northern California. We seldom get a hard freeze, but I will be sure to drain the compressor if one is forecast. The regulator/filter and water separator are inside the shop. I have plumbed drains at the bottom of each drop and have a good slant to all the horizontal pipes so they will drain.

Pat

With some good drops and a water separator you shouldn't have any problem with moisture in the lines other then maybe on a very humid, high use of the compressor type of day! I have two tanks, two drops and a separator in my system, never have had a moisture problem!!!!

Pat, another option if your array of pipe (to act as cooler/condensate remover) doesn't work out, you can get a large residential AC condenser rated at higher pressure and install a fan. My local AC guy set me up with one that had a fan mounted. I haven't installed it yet but will this summer before it gets real hot again.

David

Stu
It seems as I get older I get closer to an ideal shop setup. I figure after the truck is done, I'll be closer still. My biggest worry is getting the shop done, and being too old or tired to use it!
It seems when we were young and poor, we had the energy and time to maximum use of a well equipted shop, that we couldn't afford and didn't have!(i rebuilt my 68 Mustang under the car port of my mom's house. And now as I approach fifty, I am slowly getting my shop set up too. But find too many house related projects get in the way of the fun related ones! I still need to connect all the lines to my compressor, and would love to get it outside(the noise is deafening!). I find I buy electric tools to replace the air tools because of the noise!
My friend Mike is 60 this year. He has a big shop built on his two acre property. He has lots of tools and toys stored in there, but I've never seen him work on any of them! Every time I visit him, I offer to help him on his vette, or cycles, wiring the shop, etc. I'm afraid I'll be the same once I get where he is now!

Steve,

I know exactly what you mean. I'm fortunate that my dad built a shop for me. I didn't know that when it was being constructed but mom spilled the beans three years later that they did it just because they knew how much I enjoyed working on cars. I hope to be able to do the same for my son when I retire. For now all three of us are enjoying it.

David

Steve:: Your approching 50 and worrying about working in your shop!! I'm 67 and I'm in my shop every day WORKING. Believe me thats what keeps you going. It was just two years ago I raised the roof for the hoist. Wish I'd done that sooner. If you slow down Its over.

Charlie - Yeh I'll be out there, hopefully retired and enjoying it!
Stu that was a cool gift!