Recent content by JFC

Made a video a while ago using iPhone for decibel measurement of similar Champion, 5 hp, 80 gal, 2 stage, 1725 rpm. Compressor has been great and sound is not objectionable.

I've used this TP tools setup for the past 2 yrs with no problems for auto restoration work - painting, sandblasting and other air tools: http://www.tptools.com/p/88,113_1and2-Deluxe-Regulator-Separator-Combo.html Also, I followed the guides for air pipe installation (about 60' of metal pipe...

I moved a 12' x 16' shed about 75'. I jacked it up and slid 6x6 posts under it to act as skids. Dragged it 8' at a time with a pickup truck. Biggest problem was getting enough traction with a 2WD truck.

1. What air line did you install? 3/4" copper 2. How many years has your air line been installed? About 6 years. 3. Do you have any major problems with your system? No problems, no leaks. 4. Approximately how many feet of air line did you install? About 100 feet. 5. Would you characterize...

Made a video with the decibel meter app for my Champion Centurion II 5 hp, 2 stage, 80 gallon compressor: The meter reads about 87 decibels. The compressor only runs at 805 rpm - it's a low, slow chugging that is very easy to work next to. Compressor has been great. Got from TP Tools.

I built a blast cabinet out of plywood using the TP tools kit and have used it for about a year. Modeled it after the 960. Have learned the following: - Needed an more effective way than a shop vac to clear the air in the cabinet. It would get so dusty, that you have to wait a couple minutes...

For dust extraction, currently using a shop vac with exhaust routed to outside. I built the whole cabinet (including the top) out of plywood. Welded 1" square tubing to create a base for expanded metal mesh. Bought a sheet of the mesh and cut it to fit. The mesh is just resting on the tubing...

Attached are pictures of a sandblast cabinet I built out of plywood, with a blast area of about 46" long x 28" deep x 30" high. Most of the internal parts came from TP Tools. The hardest part was cutting the hopper at the bottom. That takes some trial and error and a second pair of hands...