Air compressor build...

[pman1505]

Thought i'd share some pictures of my air compressor build. I'm a craigslist junkie, I found the 80 gal tank for $75 aready painted. Than about a month later I found the top part with the Curtis pump for $150. Couldn't find (for a good price), a single phase 5hp motor (the top came with a 3 phase 5hp). So I picked up a new one from Farm and Fleet for $450. A pressure gauge from ebay $15 and some copper pipe and fittings $50. Some wire, lites, switch, and magnetic starter from a buddy (thanks Bill) and I finally have a air compressor in my shop..

 

[Zeke]

Nice. You got lucky that the second mount slipped right over the existing one. Even nicer.

 

[akdiesel]

That turned out great. Nice build.
Any idea how old the tank is? It looks to be in good shape but...

 

[Vettman]

Nice build!

 

[Mmfh]

Looks great and you have a Curtis pump. You paid about the same as you would for a Craftsman or similar only you have a Curtis! Much better.

Nice Job!

Mm

 

[Bruce4310TX]

Nice work, my local HD just had 80 gal 7hp all cast iron 1yr parts and labor warranty and made in USA for $740.

 

[Greatbear]

Sweet!

 

[pman1505]

Thank you for the comments. The mount needed a little drilling and grinding to line up the holes and the tank is a 1998. When I went and looked at it I was worried about rust inside but for $75 I thought i'd give it a try so for so good..

 

[machine_punk]

Good job! I like it. I search CL all the time for the few items I am looking for...I'm pleased to see CL work for someone else.

 

[ny1]

Awesome job!