Recent content by joe.mama

You are saying work from edge to middle, swtich sides, continue middle, until i reach other side? I plan to take off the hood from the car make it easier to deal with

I’m not sure what the gun is rated at. Im borrowing it from a friend. However I do see that some guns do require at least 15. This is what makes me think i should rather make it go that extra rpms to make sure im getting all of the cfm. As it even states on the sticker on the motor 15 cfm at...

15.0 CFM @ 90 PSI, 14.8 CFM @ 120 PSI. This is the flow rate at 1180rpms. I’m not sure how much I need on the gun. However, less rpms will cut it. Also ignore the replays to myself. Not sure why it’s happening lol

Okay in all fairness you both are right! I’m not going to deny. I’m checking for validation and also do want the biggest and best compressor but who can blame me for all the work I’m doing building it from nothing. I already have the pulley and bushing. I was set in with going with going that...

I’m building an after cooler and will have an inline water filter.

Yeah I get that. Hopefully it doesn’t blow.

In all honesty I’m not a commercial shop so no it’s not going to be needed none stop. However the reason I’m building such a huge compressor, is that I’m repainting my car. Possibly more in the future. Also I spent a pretty penny on the motor so I want to get the most out of it and the system...

I’m building an air compress and need help with pulley sizing. Building on an 80gal Campbell hausfeild tank I have a Weg 5hp 1750rpm motor and a HF 175psi pump rated for 1180rpms (850-1180). The pumps pulley is 16.5” OD, I’ve done the calculations and by the math I need a 11.125” pulley...