Belt Guard Idea

[N_Jay]

I needed a belt guard for the old compressor I am setting up and every placed I looked that seemed overly expensive. ($100+)

So, I thought about what else was made of our steel wire mesh.

My first thought was animal cages and carries (We have a few working with a rescue, but none the right size)

My second was shopping carts (Figured I could find an old one to cut up)

Then it hit me "wire shelving", the kind you attach to the wall in a closet.

So, I went to look at some and they have "linen shelving" with narrow spaces (1/2 inch), that is flat with a 1-3/4 lip on the front. IT comes in 12", 16" and 20" depth.

So with a piece of 16" for the back and a piece of 20" for the front, the lips on top to make a 3-1/2 in deep cage, and some creative cutting and bending on the ends, here it is!

Yes, I need a closure method better the wire ties!

 

[matt_i]

Nice job! Thats nearly how my IR compressor is setup from the OEM.

 

[38 Dodge Coupe]

Thanks for sharing. I have been putting off making one for my air compressor as well. This is the best idea I have seen to make this happen.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Excellent idea UNLESS you have grandchildren or little ones of your own.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Most creative!

 

[N_Jay]

Excellent idea UNLESS you have grandchildren or little ones of your own.

Next time I have it off, I will probably bend the bottom 3 or 4 inches to make a bottom, but in general this is better protected than many commercial guards.