Air Tool Hanger

[Joe from N.Y.]

I picked up a set of 5 connectors for $20.00.

Ji

wow, that looks like at least $120 just in connectors, i could buy a whole set of cheap disposable chinese air tools for that money.

[Jigantor]

A set of 5 connectors for $20.00 that makes each connector $4.00 each.

Ji

[Pat]

Jigantor,

That is a very slick idea you have. After giving it some thought I am determined to do this at home in the shop, and also at work. Most of the air tools at work look like they have been through a war. They are left on the welding table while welding, they are tossed on and slid across the table creating dings and abrasions. One of the great benefits I see in your idea is that if they are connected to the coupler (Nitto) when a person is done using the tool, it will seal the air inlet from all the metal dust and other stuff from grinding. We have had a couple air tools sent in for repair because this metal dust had gotten inside and really affected the tools operation.

[Joe from N.Y.]

A set of 5 connectors for $20.00 that makes each connector $4.00 each.

Ji

yeah, and i counted at least 30 connectors on his rack, @ $4 each, that is at least $120 total.

[jrscgsr]

I picked up 20 connectors for a buck a piece at harbor frieght when I was in the states. There decent looking machined brass connectors. I bought male threaded end ones so I can just drill and tap the bar and thread them in. Thanks for the inspiration jigantor.

[Jigantor]

Hi Pat,
Thanks for the kind words.
My air tools were getting a bit like what yours at work are. As soon as my hanger was ready I serviced mine and cleaned them up so they look a lot better now as well. After use I now put a few drops of oil into the tool before it goes back on the hanger.

Ji

[Jigantor]

Hi Joe,
I think we are talking about two different things mate, my hanger only has 12 connectors which comes to $48.00. You must be talking about Smooth 72's air tool hanger. Yes he has a lot of air tools. I would say if you can afford that many air tools a few hundred bucks for a hanger is bird seed.

Ji

[Jigantor]

Hi Jrscgsr,
Thanks for the kind words.
If you have time I am positive you could get the connectors cheaper than me. Well done mate that makes it affordable for everyone at that price.

Ji

[Joe from N.Y.]

Hi Joe,
I think we are talking about two different things mate, my hanger only has 12 connectors which comes to $48.00. You must be talking about Smooth 72's air tool hanger. Yes he has a lot of air tools. I would say if you can afford that many air tools a few hundred bucks for a hanger is bird seed.

Ji

yes sir, my mistake. that's what i get for posting on this forum while drinking...

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[m.k.swelding]

looks good but i wonder how that would work with my 3 1inch air guns