We did this in the late 90s for roofing and siding. The problem was the price of the air compressor was like $10k so it was unrealistic to run back and forth to the scuba shop or the paintball shop. I just thought of it so I searched to see if anyone came up with another idea or if the price of the compressor went down. I’m seeing them for short $$ on Amazon “under $500”. No idea if the work for the application but I’m going to look further into it now. Remember this video was made 10 years ago so over 20 years later the idea may be within reach.
What did u use to regulate the pressure? Obviously there's mech scuba & digital systems. However, at the time. I wanted it all "DIY." I thought of this system & used this system when I was 12yrs old. Thought I could carefully control the psi with the main on/off knob. One day someone messed w/t it & opened that knob all the way. I attached a full, 40oz CO² canister. Every bit of that pressure hit the tool w/ a max rating of 55psi. Basically turned into a pipe bomb.
I just wanna say that people need to look at the max working pressure on the tool they using this for. For example I have a finish nailer and its max working pressure is 90 psi. So set the pressure for the tool to avoid any possible damage
I love the idea. I plan to make one myself. But I was curious why the nails are sticking so far out? I often use 2 inch nails for trim in the house, so I want to make sure that it will sink them all the way.
Most likely hasn’t fine tuned the pressure regulator yet. Which could end with under pressuring a nail gun. Also those are trim nails they shouldn’t be able to go into a chunk of 2 by 4.
I did similar but used CO2 and a bigger regulator. At some point in time I may plug up the gauges as they are not really necessary. I keep the output around 100PSI, and dial it up or down so it just does the job. This makes a difference in how many nails you can drive with it. If I tone it way down for air staples or brads I can go all afternoon. Full info here: hackaday.io/project/161432-poor-mans-paslode
There are actually TWO regulators. There is one installed on a tank and the second one you see in this video. The tank regulator reduces from 4500 psi (31 MPa) to 800 psi (5.5 MPa). The regulator on the black hose is reducing from 5.5 MPa to 1 MPa. 31 to 5 mpa www.ansgear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NINJATANK%2DPROV2REG45 5 mpa to 1 mpa www.evike.com/products/47820/
can you make a video using an impact and how long it works before its to weak to be of use. If it works well would you be willing to sell this set up. can u refill the tank with a standard compressor . its a giant one they use at work to run all our air tools. would that be able to fill it.
You would want to fill your tank with a 3000-4500 psi compressor, like at a paintball field or scuba shop. I get a 3000 psi scuba tank filled for $3 and haul it with me.
Tragic Beauty lol it dont matter if you have a huge air compressor at work, that think will probably blow up the shop before you could get close to 1000 psi
Kickass video! EXACTLY the solution I’m looking for. Thanks for posting this
We did this in the late 90s for roofing and siding. The problem was the price of the air compressor was like $10k so it was unrealistic to run back and forth to the scuba shop or the paintball shop. I just thought of it so I searched to see if anyone came up with another idea or if the price of the compressor went down. I’m seeing them for short $$ on Amazon “under $500”. No idea if the work for the application but I’m going to look further into it now. Remember this video was made 10 years ago so over 20 years later the idea may be within reach.
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What did u use to regulate the pressure? Obviously there's mech scuba & digital systems. However, at the time. I wanted it all "DIY." I thought of this system & used this system when I was 12yrs old. Thought I could carefully control the psi with the main on/off knob. One day someone messed w/t it & opened that knob all the way. I attached a full, 40oz CO² canister. Every bit of that pressure hit the tool w/ a max rating of 55psi. Basically turned into a pipe bomb.
I just wanna say that people need to look at the max working pressure on the tool they using this for. For example I have a finish nailer and its max working pressure is 90 psi. So set the pressure for the tool to avoid any possible damage
I love the idea. I plan to make one myself. But I was curious why the nails are sticking so far out? I often use 2 inch nails for trim in the house, so I want to make sure that it will sink them all the way.
Most likely hasn’t fine tuned the pressure regulator yet. Which could end with under pressuring a nail gun. Also those are trim nails they shouldn’t be able to go into a chunk of 2 by 4.
They are 2-1/2” nails going through a 1-1/2” 2x4 so the stick out 1”
Would love to know how much or how many pickup tires could be added air to or filled from this
none, you'd need a 10 gallon tank to fill a tire
I did similar but used CO2 and a bigger regulator. At some point in time I may plug up the gauges as they are not really necessary. I keep the output around 100PSI, and dial it up or down so it just does the job. This makes a difference in how many nails you can drive with it. If I tone it way down for air staples or brads I can go all afternoon. Full info here: hackaday.io/project/161432-poor-mans-paslode
I want this where can I get a tank
I remember Lowes used to sell a regulator to run tools off of paintball co2 tank.
Can't you just use any regulator? Isn't all standard fittings?
Can u do a video of it filling a tire
Thx, here in 2023⚡
very interesting, where is the regulator?
it's the piece that screws onto the tank
how can i buy this regulator which can afford 20 or 20mpa?
There are actually TWO regulators. There is one installed on a tank and the second one you see in this video. The tank regulator reduces from 4500 psi (31 MPa) to 800 psi (5.5 MPa). The regulator on the black hose is reducing from 5.5 MPa to 1 MPa.
31 to 5 mpa
www.ansgear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NINJATANK%2DPROV2REG45
5 mpa to 1 mpa
www.evike.com/products/47820/
Would this be better than a battery powered nailer? Or gas powered?
Probably the same as a regular nailer but with an air tank strapped to you
do you still use it in 2022?
Yes
What run time Air drill run?
It wouldn't last more than a couple of minutes. Air drills, sanders, impacts, etc are very air hungry.
can you make a video using an impact and how long it works before its to weak to be of use. If it works well would you be willing to sell this set up. can u refill the tank with a standard compressor . its a giant one they use at work to run all our air tools. would that be able to fill it.
You would want to fill your tank with a 3000-4500 psi compressor, like at a paintball field or scuba shop.
I get a 3000 psi scuba tank filled for $3 and haul it with me.
Tragic Beauty lol it dont matter if you have a huge air compressor at work, that think will probably blow up the shop before you could get close to 1000 psi
Nice
It could be used for self defense weapon if you don't have a gun.
Can u do a video of it filling a tire