My compressed air stinks, but I love it anyway

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Take an old propane tank, ferret round eBay for a car tyre pump, a tyre valve and a handful of fittings, throw in a some 3d printed parts …
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and you’ve got yourself a cheap airline.
I was dead chuffed with the 1/4" NPT tapered thread, especially as I was only half way through stripping it when I decided to stop turning the spanner. :blush:

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#2

I like the idea, but worry about draining condensed water. Without a way to drain it, how do you stop corrosion from within?

#3

Fair point. I’ll check it from time to time, but I’m assuming the worst that can happen is I’ll find a pinhole leak one day. Then I can just get another abandoned cylinder.

Whatever else, it’s a big advance on blowing swarf out of blind holes with a straw. :grinning: