I have found a monster Quincy 350 air compressor with 120 gallon tank.. But it is in a really tough place to get to. No way for tractor, any ideas?

[finn]

This is one of those projects I would (and did) avoid. A compressor like that, but with easy access, was sold at auction near here a year or two ago. I passed, since I only use my shop for personal use, and the sheer size a horizontal tank compressor made it unsuitable for my shop, even though the air delivery would have been great for sandblasting. I think it went for something like $200, and was supposedly fully operational.

Sometimes a good deal just isn’t worth the effort.

Hope it works out for you, in your application though. I had to think long and hard before declining to bid.

 

[C.L S2000]

Since its on gravel, how about putting sheet wood down as a roll/walkway, bring a buddy with 2 floor jacks, lift from both front and back open ends of the shed and walk it out (slowly) on the sheet woods.

 

[BobnCO]

Sky crane

 

[PCustoms]

Sky crane

Suggested and answered:

Helicopter time.

Tried hiring a helicopter 3 times, for other stuff. Failed 3 times, choppers out.

 

[no704]

Around here it is very common to hire a crane for 1/2 hour when replacing a roof top a/c unit. Anyone like that where you are?

 

[motorcitykid]

This is one of those projects I would (and did) avoid. A compressor like that, but with easy access, was sold at auction near here a year or two ago. I passed, since I only use my shop for personal use, and the sheer size a horizontal tank compressor made it unsuitable for my shop, even though the air delivery would have been great for sandblasting. I think it went for something like $200, and was supposedly fully operational.

Sometimes a good deal just isn’t worth the effort.

Hope it works out for you, in your application though. I had to think long and hard before declining to bid.

I am very lucky that my Dad did a lot of this sort of stuff for big corporations, moving full assembly lines and workspaces from one building to another. I don't like asking him for help but this is one of the times I've decided to.
I took everyones considerations into mind and organized my ideas and materials, and when I showed it to him he said "Well, that might work."

This is a project, not that I need another project but I am excited to do it. The Quincy 350 is more compressor than I need but I've never been aggravated by having more than I need. I have a 15 gallon 2hp Champion portable that is nice and very useful, but I want to double down on air tools. With everyone going battery and the cost of nice air tools going down it seems like a good way to stock up on reliable tools in a cost effective way.

When all said and done this will cost a few hundred bucks, and will allow me to have near limitless power. Where my battery tools start flashing and whining when the job isn't complete this will be ready for more. Buying the next model up of battery impacts would run me a grand, where I already have nice air impacts.

"Free Boats" I understand and appreciate the logic you are sharing Finn. This may end up being the case where I wish I would've passed, but what I've read the Quincy 350's are said to be indestructible and I'm interested in doing the full rebuild myself. Also hoping that my sons will take an interest in doing the work with me, we'll see, here's to the adventure.

 

[motorcitykid]

Around here it is very common to hire a crane for 1/2 hour when replacing a roof top a/c unit. Anyone like that where you are?

Not that I am aware of.

 

[mike93lx]

I am very lucky that my Dad did a lot of this sort of stuff for big corporations, moving full assembly lines and workspaces from one building to another. I don't like asking him for help but this is one of the times I've decided to.
I took everyones considerations into mind and organized my ideas and materials, and when I showed it to him he said "Well, that might work."

This is a project, not that I need another project but I am excited to do it. The Quincy 350 is more compressor than I need but I've never been aggravated by having more than I need. I have a 15 gallon 2hp Champion portable that is nice and very useful, but I want to double down on air tools. With everyone going battery and the cost of nice air tools going down it seems like a good way to stock up on reliable tools in a cost effective way.

When all said and done this will cost a few hundred bucks, and will allow me to have near limitless power. Where my battery tools start flashing and whining when the job isn't complete this will be ready for more. Buying the next model up of battery impacts would run me a grand, where I already have nice air impacts.

"Free Boats" I understand and appreciate the logic you are sharing Finn. This may end up being the case where I wish I would've passed, but what I've read the Quincy 350's are said to be indestructible and I'm interested in doing the full rebuild myself. Also hoping that my sons will take an interest in doing the work with me, we'll see, here's to the adventure.

Have you confirmed that you can run a 10hp motor on your utility's service? Many have prohibitions past either the 5hp or 7.5hp mark

 

[motorcitykid]

Only limited by your panel. But, they’ve also told me contradicting information when I asked about 3 phase.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Only limited by your panel. But, they’ve also told me contradicting information when I asked about 3 phase.

Be sure you understand the rate structure for 3 phase from the PoCo. A lot of times it is MUCH more expensive to use 3 phase power compared to residential single phase.

 

[motorcitykid]

I called to see if it was possible, where I live there are industrial shops/Marina's that I thought may be in my favor. They asked about the three legs of power coming from the transformer I double checked and they said sure they'd set me up to talk with someone to get it set up. 6 weeks later I have some 3ph requiring machines and was told the only way to do it is buy my own transformer. $10k+ So I'm trying to avoid a similar situation.

 

[driftpin]

My swimming pool contractor has a small tracked Bobcat that has treads which pull-in and extend out. Something like that sounds just right. A few 4" to 6" rollers to place underneath the 4x4 skids sounds like a plan.

 

[Codyboy]

Similar to this but using 4x4’s with steel gussets as the A frame, in a tripod design with a small I beam crossmember. Lower it into the cart. Yep, perfect thinking.

Before the invent of EZhaulers (small 34" wide tracked boom truck) we would use a similar "swingset" to replace padmounted transformers in backyards.
The I-beam was beefed up aluminum about 3" wide and I'd guess 8 to 10" high.
The legs were 2 1/2" aluminum with swivel pads for the feet.
It had a rolling dolly block on the I-beam and we'd attach a chain fall hoist to it.
1000 lbs no issue.

 

[nadogail]

Several years ago, 25 years, I inquired about Wallace gantry hoists; they were kind enough to send me a catalog with the dimensions of their structural members.

Good Luck

 

[nadogail]

If you are a Welder, you could assemble an “AD HOck” gantry hoist from Old Bed Frames and a chain hoist. The world laughed at Gustav Eiffl, but his “temporary tower” still stands and is perhaps the most famous Tourist Attraction in Paris.

I would add a rail supporting a trolley and a chain hoist. Just don’t stand under the suspended load.

 

[PCustoms]

If you are a Welder, you could assemble an “AD HOck” gantry hoist from Old Bed Frames and a chain hoist.

Please don't use mystery metal originally designed for a non-structural use (bedframe) to build an overhead hoist.

 

[nadogail]

Please don't use mystery metal originally designed for a non-structural use (bedframe) to build an overhead hoist.

Thank you for your opinion. Obviously any AD Hock Structure should be tested with a Proof Load before depending on it.

 

[Speed-Racer]

If you can get a bobcat to drag it out(oak rollers under the skids) and load on a trailer or an electric wench on the trailer, that would be great. Every piece of that pump is super heavy and will hurt you. I took parts off a QR325 to move and your pump is a lot bigger, easy way to hurt your back. I would be tempted to remove the flywheel, to pull weight off and make it less likely to tip. Ideally, you can drag it on a a trailer. You would need to bring a two jaw puller. rotarycomptech has a nice youtube rebuild on a 325, look at the 4min mark for the flywheel on the 325.

The QR-25 350 pump is designed to operate with motors ranging from 5 to 10 HP, with the 5 HP motor being the minimum required to drive the pump effectively at lower RPMs (around 400-500 RPM), producing approximately 15.6 CFM at 175 PSI.

This thread needs pictures of the pickup.
Good luck and be focused on being safe.

 

[Speed-Racer]

You could take some 4x4 boards, ratchet straps and roll it out with 4 or 6 wheels using a com-along and floor jack, or using long board to scoot it forward. I have seen a few threads on folks tipping these, usually flywheel down.

https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/tires-casters/8-inch-pneumatic-rigid-caster-42714.html

Getting a trailer with an electric wench would be make this a lot easier.

 

[motorcitykid]

Please don't use mystery metal originally designed for a non-structural use (bedframe) to build an overhead hoist.

I have some decent structural steel in the rack.

If you can get a bobcat to drag it out(oak rollers under the skids) and load on a trailer or an electric wench on the trailer, that would be great. Every piece of that pump is super heavy and will hurt you. I took parts off a QR325 to move and your pump is a lot bigger, easy way to hurt your back. I would be tempted to remove the flywheel, to pull weight off and make it less likely to tip. Ideally, you can drag it on a a trailer. You would need to bring a two jaw puller. rotarycomptech has a nice youtube rebuild on a 325, look at the 4min mark for the flywheel on the 325.

The QR-25 350 pump is designed to operate with motors ranging from 5 to 10 HP, with the 5 HP motor being the minimum required to drive the pump effectively at lower RPMs (around 400-500 RPM), producing approximately 15.6 CFM at 175 PSI.

This thread needs pictures of the pickup.
Good luck and be focused on being safe.

Yeah, my back is tense from carrying around the 10hp motor. I'm working on finding some machinery.

 

[Dagny]

Boy that's tight. I will pray for you.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like 2x6 for the A frame on each end and a pipe to connect them. Use a come-a-long to lift the head off the tank and slide it along the top metal pole. If the hook doesn't fit on the pipe, use a section of chain around the pipe and hook to that. Metal on metal slides easily, this is how I remove the transmission and T-case from my 6x6 army trucks!

Glad you found a comp. close to you, and a nice one at that!

 

[motorcitykid]

Sounds like 2x6 for the A frame on each end and a pipe to connect them. Use a come-a-long to lift the head off the tank and slide it along the top metal pole. If the hook doesn't fit on the pipe, use a section of chain around the pipe and hook to that. Metal on metal slides easily, this is how I remove the transmission and T-case from my 6x6 army trucks!

Glad you found a comp. close to you, and a nice one at that!

Thanks Brother, that’s what I’m thinking.

 

[Codyboy]

Please don't use mystery metal originally designed for a non-structural use (bedframe) to build an overhead hoist.

I have a bed frame i inherited from my grandparents.
It dates back to the 50s probably. My aunt , dad's sister used it as a kid.
No way I would use that to support anything other than a box spring and mattress.
Even back then that stuff was flimsy.

 

[35Ford]

Fill the tank with Helium and float it out. Keep a string on it just in case.

 

[motorcitykid]

I have a bed frame i inherited from my grandparents.
It dates back to the 50s probably. My aunt , dad's sister used it as a kid.
No way I would use that to support anything other than a box spring and mattress.
Even back then that stuff was flimsy.

Cheapo angle iron does come in super handy, I have used it for a few light duty projects. With this the heaviest thing is the pump at figure 500 pounds, nothing abstract but surely not something you want to try to catch if it starts to slip from the rigging.
The tank is way less of an obstacle than the pump, the pump is what freaks me out.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Best of luck. If you have the power to run it it's an awesome machine if everything is serviceable. Looks like a single phase motor you have there. If it's good, you can probably sell that for some good coin.

 

[Matt018888]

Fab a quick cradle with some cheap harbor freight large wheels, bottle jack it up, install cradle with ratchet straps, pull it out. I moved a 1500 compressor this way. Unfortunately I did not take photos.

 

[motorcitykid]

Best of luck. If you have the power to run it it's an awesome machine if everything is serviceable. Looks like a single phase motor you have there. If it's good, you can probably sell that for some good coin.

“If everything is serviceable” It’s my first big compressor and needs rebuilt. I have lived by the “win some, learn some” Mantra.

 

[Matt018888]

“If everything is serviceable” It’s my first big compressor and needs rebuilt. I have lived by the “win some, learn some” Mantra.

I like your style dude!

 

[Recoveryman]

Motorcitykid: Have you asked yourself if you need this big of a compressor? The expense of operating this big of a compressor won't be cheap. How much air do you need?
Recoveryman

 

[motorcitykid]

Motorcitykid: Have you asked yourself if you need this big of a compressor? The expense of operating this big of a compressor won't be cheap. How much air do you need?
Recoveryman

I need for nothing.
I'm just doing the best I can to prepare for the moment I do.

 

[motorcitykid]

What I mean is, this is not a life necessity. I have made do 44 years without ever needing this, I could do another 44 without it. I don't need my welding equipment, carpentry stuff, mechanics tools, plumbing, painting, machining, or electrical tools. Life's better when you have everything you need to do a thing more efficiently even if you don't need it right now.
This is a nice to have.

 

[driftpin]

Seeing as you're probably 100 miles from St John MI and Saylor-Beall, arguably the best USA-made compressor ("the best USA-made compressor in my shop") I think I'd be looking for something like that than this behemoth you unearthed.

https://www.saylor-beall.com/wp-content/uploads/705-Cut-Sheet.pdf

Maybe they have cosmetic blemishes units, or rebuilt/refurbished ones? But if you can get-around to moving this into your shop and can deal with having the proper power into it, and ensuring that you check everything for safe operation, well-then have at-it.

 

[motorcitykid]

Seeing as you're probably 100 miles from St John MI and Saylor-Beall, arguably the best USA-made compressor ("the best USA-made compressor in my shop") I think I'd be looking for something like that than this behemoth you unearthed.

https://www.saylor-beall.com/wp-content/uploads/705-Cut-Sheet.pdf

Maybe they have cosmetic blemishes units, or rebuilt/refurbished ones? But if you can get-around to moving this into your shop and can deal with having the proper power into it, and ensuring that you check everything for safe operation, well-then have at-it.

Is it better?

 

[nadogail]

Is it better?

"Better" is always relative, we all have our preferences based on our own knowledge and experiences.

 

[driftpin]

Newer is better I would say in this case because it has less wear and the disc valve design has proven its ruggedness over time. Plus still 'made in USA.' However if you can get yours up & running reliably and for little $, then run with it. Always room to upgrade if you discover you have issues w/the old boy.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Maybe lay down some channel across the edges and make a short section of railway. Don't know what you could use for wheels. We had this arrangement embedded in concrete at work for pulling out a large cooling coil.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Maybe lay down some channel across the edges and make a short section of railway. Don't know what you could use for wheels. We had this arrangement embedded in concrete at work for pulling out a large cooling coil.

To clarify, laid wide side down, with the channel laying with the outer corner edge on the top like an inverted Vee.

 

[motorcitykid]

Saylor Beall 705 is rated at 17cfm, where the Quincy 350 is 33-55 cfm. This is a really big difference, but where would it be noticeable? I have a small portable compressor that works for small tasks, I won't be filling 120 gallon tank to air up car tires or blow off machines. From my calculations the 350 will cost about a dollar an hour to operate with the single phase 10hp. This will only be running or under pressure when doing projects that require it. I don't know how it's going to turn out but I'm really excited to dig in. I almost picked the 705SB/80gal, and may change up in the future if this isn't what I want but at this point I'm committed. So.. Here goes nothin'