New compressor - what to do with old tank??

[Trock03]

Thinking about upgrading my oil free Craftsman 33 gallon compressor that's getting a little long in the tooth.

My question is what does the average DIY homeowner-type do with the old tank once they buy a new compressor? I randomly fill up tires and balls. Once in a while run all sorts of air tools from impacts to nailers and shoot some sparks out of a plasma cutter on occasion but that's really it.

I have zero need for a receiver tank for more volume. Do you dump the tank on CL? Sell it for scrap? Any other options/creative/useful ideas I'm not thinking about?

TC

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

make a smoker?

 

[kbs2244]

Why just the tank?
Put the whole thing on CL for cheap.
Someone will come get it for a re-build project.

 

[TractorJeff]

A buddy of mine collects water tanks about the same size to use for the "body" of statues he builds. The local painter then paints them. I don't have a picture handy of the mechanic one he did but it turned out REAL nice! Even my wife was impressed!

 

[dogdog]

use it as an extra storage tank when you needed more air capacity.

 

[bad_idea]

Smoker build. Give you a reason to use the plasma cutter.

 

[PassnThru]

Just go through your list of friends and figure out who doesn't have a compressor and could use one. It's a Craftsman oil less compressor - it doesn't have enough value to screw with the Craigslist crowd.

But it could make a friend very happy.

 

[bczygan]

Free on CL will be quickest.

Bill

 

[The Cobbler]

sell the entire unit . also depending on the model of pump & motor, there's possibly a counterbalance that is worth money to the right person as they are no longer available thread here https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376875&highlight=compressor+eccentric

 

[fourjeepin]

I sold a craftsman oil less for $100. I don’t think it was quite that large, though. Maybe a 25???

This was one of the best shop upgrades I have done. The oil less are absolutely deafening.

 

[Trock03]

Thanks guys. All good ideas. I've got a few buddies that are borderline horders and would love to have another compressor laying around so I'll probably let them fight for it. Their wives are gonna be pissed!

TC

 

[driz]

Put it on facebook marketplace for $10 if you want to bother. Ask $10 and take $5 if they offer. Somebody is always looking to buy something like that. Otherwise it’s scrap value or put it by the side of the road and it will be gone in a couple days. Just make sure to put a big enough sign on it saying FREE so folks can read it easily driving by.