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    80 Gal. Compressor into Storage Tank??

    OK, I have a 80 Gallon IR compressor that needs a motor, not ready to spend money for new motor. What do I need to convert it to a storage tank and which inlet should I use?? This one on the side This on the front for the pressure switch Or this one where the air goes in on the top
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    Only Have 2 Lightbulbs,Need Extra Lights??

    My garage is wired for 2 light bulbs only, should I take the fixtures down and rewire them to support 4 sets of shop lights or use the one outlet on the ceiling and plug 4 sets of shop lights into it and be done??
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    Compressor into Storage Tank??

    I have a Ingersall Rand 80 gal. tank that has a bad motor(picked it up for $75), I am not ready to fix it just yet but would like to make into a storage tank for extra air during long runs. What do I need to do to convert it into a storage unit that will allow me to fix it later to use as a...
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    New Garage??Steel Frame w/aluminum citing???

    I am wanting to build a garage with a steel skeleton like a pole barn but make it match my house to make the wife happy. I need to do this to get the ceiling height for my lift that I need, I guess it still would be built of wood due to the side walls. My question is has anyone done this or...
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    Ice Machine in your Garage??

    Just wanted to see if anyone else has put a full size ice machine(like in hotel hallways) in their garage. I know during the sumer that between the boat trips, basbeall games 9 months during the year that I end up buying alot of ice for my coolers and I am thinking that it would be easier if I...
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    New Garage/ Steel frame , brick / wood outside??

    I am think of building a new garage and instead of build totally stick building, I thought I would use a steel frame and then do the outside like a regular garage( brick probably). I am just wondering if anyone has done this and if building it was any different??
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    How to fix a compressor???

    I have found a 80 gallon compessor for $75, all I was told is that it quit working and it has been sitting outside ever since. I have checked into the price of a new motor or compressor and I could replace both for under $400. The local Tractor Supply store had an 80 gallon for $1700 so I figure...
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    Air Compressor enclosures???

    I want to see what everyone has used for an enclosure to protect their compressors from the elements. Lean too, seperate building, or just outside, anything outside where it is not as noisey as it would be in a garage.
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