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Finalized my air circuit using Prevost aluminum piping since I don't have the skills to do any brazing. It's goes from Pump>AKG Aftercooler>Prevost Cyclonic Water Separator>Tank>ARO particle filter>regulator>ARO coalescing filter. My only question is should I expel the air from the tank after...

Trying to obtain the "driest" air feasible for humid South Florida. I just purchased a AKG Aftercooler and a Prevost Cyclone Water Separator. Should I place the "water separator" after the aftercooler and before the air enters the tank or on the exit of the tank to the regulator?

So The Tool Tyrant was spot on. Had everything assembled and started it up and sure enough crankshaft was fairly bent. There was no turning back at this point so I had no choice but to acquire a new one. Broke everything down, new crankshaft, NTN bearings and cups. I also repainted...

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Selling a new "Open Box" Invertek 5hp Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). This VFD converts single-phase power to three-phase for use with motors on lathes, belt sanders, air compressors and other equipment. The IP66 rating ensures this VFD can be used outdoors during inclement weather/snow...

Yes I have the interstage safety installed

Pro-tip, I used a brake caliper expansion tool between the motor and pump to provide constant/even tension while I set the appropriate belt tension.

More advice needed. I ended up sourcing another cylinder head since the piston wall showed pitting on the low pressure cylinder. I noticed that my high-pressure manifold does not have any threads to add a safety relief valve as depicted in some manuals. Is it safe for me to drill/ tap with...

So unfortunately after spending a considerable amount of time honing the low pressure cylinder, I found some pitting on the wall about the size of a golf ball. I already have a replacement, so if anyone believes they can work some magic and get some use out of it, let me know.

Not a bad idea. It appears to be straight and true. I guess I will find out soon.

Thanks for all the friendly advise. I found a pretty beat up Champion R15 (disc valve version) on Ebay for $250 Shipped. The used compressor didn't have a flywheel but I took a chance. I subsequently sold by Ingersoll Rand for $650 so after its all said and done I may break even between the...

I kept the tank because it's an excellent condition. The motor was sold on FB marketplace for almost half what I paid for the entire set up. I had already purchased a Yaskawa VFD so I wasn't concerned about 3-phase issues but I did want a 4-pole slower spinning motor, so I sprung for a Brook...

It would be more work for sure, but I enjoyed refurbishing this Craftsman vise.

Understood, there is also a slight increase in CFM 14 cfm vs 23.5 cfm I believe. So it seems it may not be worth the trouble. Thanks all.

I have a minor dilema. I recently purchased a used Ingersoll Rand 2340 5hp Air compressor for $1,100. It was practically brand new but it was 3-phase and I was able to sell the motor for almost half of what I paid for the entire setup. The 2340 spins at 1575 and seems to produce a lot of...