I'm in the process of getting everything together for a air compressor, already have a large Ingersoll Rand pump and have found a source for the motor. I can't find a decent tank near home. I do have some natural gas line pipe that is 30" od, 3/8" wall and a friend has a sheetmetal shop that can cut the ends (3/8") on his plasma cutter. Has anyone ever done this? I'm not worried about the welds, but is there anything else I need to look at?
Thanks, Justin
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Thread: Anyone Ever Built an Air Tank?
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05-11-2008, 02:44 PM #1
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Anyone Ever Built an Air Tank?
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05-11-2008, 03:47 PM #2
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I never heard of anyone that has built their own air compressor but considering the pressure that is going to be in the tank, (30" WOW) you may want to reconsider. I did hear of the older tanks (50's style) blowing up on guys taking their leg off or worse.
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05-11-2008, 03:54 PM #3
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Can I buy domed ends?
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Make sure you dome those ends!
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05-11-2008, 04:19 PM #4
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Buy a tank. You'll live longer!
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05-11-2008, 04:31 PM #5
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You're probably right, I've been looking for a while. Shipping is outrageous on these things. Originally Posted by KEENAVV
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05-11-2008, 04:38 PM #6
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I second that. 30 inch end plate at 120 PSI is 84,823 total pounds of force or just over 42 tons. That's 900 pounds per linear inch of weld. No thanks I'd rather have that little tag on the side of the tank say it's been tested and certified. because if it does fail for any reason your insurance will not pay. Originally Posted by KEENAVV
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05-11-2008, 05:27 PM #7
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I also would buy a tank. Without the ASME stamp on the tank you are asking for trouble someday...Bob
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05-11-2008, 06:25 PM #8
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One cheap prosthetic alone is close to $10,000 let alone the pain & suffering. I among many others on this board would hate to see a fellow welder get hurt trying to save a couple dollars. Originally Posted by Iron Head
Ken
What else is there besides welding and riding. Besides that
Miller Thunderbolt XL 300/200 AC/DC
Hobart Handler 187
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4" Air Grinder
Die Grinder
Rigid Drill Press
Kellogg 10hp Air Compressor
2009 FXDC
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05-11-2008, 07:17 PM #9
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I agree with most guys here, generally this is not a good idea, scares me to think of some of the stuff I did when I was a kid,, and then some.
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05-11-2008, 07:23 PM #10
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I don't understand this line of thought as SOME ONE makes the tanks? Originally Posted by KEENAVV
Why can't Iron head or any one else that is qualified to do so make their own tank?
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