Appartment Garage

[Fordrat31]

This is the compressor that I got for the shop. Its and oldie but I am hoping it will have very good preformance. It is made by Worthington and has a 7hp, 3 phase, 208V motor. I am not sure how to calculate the CFM but It should be a fair amount. The plan is to put it between the shop and the back storage area, to help reduce noise.

Anyone know how I could calculate the CFM? I know the motor rpm, and cylinder bores/stroke. Do I need any more information?

 

[Fordrat31]

Just a fast update. I decided I wanted to fill the front of the building in eliminating the three loading docks. I thought it would be a good idea if I filled the area in and let it settle over the winter before I but concrete down. This should minimize any cracking. Here are some before and after pictures.

 

[M-technik-3]

Neat place you are on Rt 32 correct? I seem to remember a place like that on my way to visit family in Petersham.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5001852_calculate-cfm-air-compressor.html
For your compressor question.

 

[jakeb]

wow....impressive space. Are you living there yet? Do you have any pictures of the transformation of the living area. I would so like to do something like this...not sure if my wife would be very interested in it tho.

 

[jam0o0]

i would suggest leaving one loading dock height door. it makes it WAY easier/cheaper to have large things delivered.

 

[White Trash Renegade]

This is something that I have always wanted to do!

 

[Daniel Dudley]

Whenever I think I'm getting tired of this place, someone like you shows up with an awesome project space.

Keep us posted.

 

[mdbeck1]

i would suggest leaving one loading dock height door. it makes it WAY easier/cheaper to have large things delivered.

I've got to agree. It's also very handy when you need to load (or unload) something from the back of a truck.

 

[muibubbles]

awesome place, this is my dream to buy a factory or warehouse tpye place and convert part of it to living space....

 

[ktm8806]

Any updates?

 

[schwalby]

i would suggest leaving one loading dock height door. it makes it WAY easier/cheaper to have large things delivered.

going to agree on this also, if it isn't too late.

 

[Motofixxer]

Well considering post #42 has pictures of it all filled in, I would have to say it's too late. It's a great idea and use of a building though.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Wow, awesome shop/house! I'd love to find something like that in my area.

Anyone know how I could calculate the CFM? I know the motor rpm, and cylinder bores/stroke. Do I need any more information?

The first part is just geometry. Displacement of a cylinder is pi*stroke*(bore/2)^2, multiply that by rpm and you get volume/minute of air going in to the compressor. You probably have bore and stroke in inches and you want volume in cubic feet, so do this:

input CFM = 3.14 * (strokeInches/12) * (boreInches/12/2)^2 * rpm

The next part I might not have quite right, but I bet it's close.

output CFM = input CFM * (input pressure)/(output pressure)

if the input is at one atmosphere that's about 15psi, and if the output is 90 psi, then your output CFM should equal input CFM divided by 6. I ran numbers for a 4" bore and 4" stroke at 1000rpm, with 90psi output, and I got 5 CFM, which sounds about right for a back-of-the-envelope calculation.

 

[schwalby]

Well considering post #42 has pictures of it all filled in, I would have to say it's too late. It's a great idea and use of a building though.

If he hasn't paved over it yet he may be able to dig one of the bays out again.

 

[jktruck150]

Cool place! How well has the loading dock fill held up?

 

[Square2.0]

Very Cool. I am also 22. I just bought my first place as well. I love working on my own property. I bet your place is a blast to work on with so much space.

I do have a quick question or two if you don't mind my asking. What are you doing for work? What about does a building like yours cost to own?