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Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: classixs on July 12, 2019, 03:22:16 pm

I think it´s great Lenn !
Adding details like that to otherwise "standard" items, lifts them to an entirely different level, adding a cool unsuspected surprice-factor.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 12, 2019, 02:46:14 pm

Thannks Jan, the teeth could be better but i cut them free hand on the edge of the chop saw.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: classixs on July 12, 2019, 02:36:42 pm

Nice to have it all stored in a single compact portable unit, well done Lenn !

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 12, 2019, 08:05:07 am

Thanks Charlie.  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: txlabman on July 12, 2019, 06:42:02 am

What a great idea Lenn. As others have noted, the latch is great. Very fine work!

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 12, 2019, 05:19:26 am

Thanks Allan it should be handy.  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on July 12, 2019, 03:25:45 am

Very neat and compact Lenn. Everything at hand when and where you need it. :)......Allan.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Benchmark on July 11, 2019, 04:49:09 pm

Quote from: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 02:07:49 pm

Thanks Larry, the meaning of KISS eludes me.

KISS= Keep It Simple Stupid

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 04:01:27 pm

Now i know, thanks bud.  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: jkbixby on July 11, 2019, 02:43:48 pm

KISS principle
KISS is an acronym for "Keep it simple, stupid" as a design principle noted by the U.S. Navy in 1960.[1][2] The KISS principle states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated; therefore simplicity should be a key goal in design, and that unnecessary complexity should be avoided.

This in no way is a criticism Lenn - I just like the complex latch design you came up with instead of a hasp and staple or something like that. There used to be a saying that there was no reason to keep it plain and simple when you could make it complex and wonderful.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 02:07:49 pm

Thanks Larry, the meaning of KISS eludes me.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: jkbixby on July 11, 2019, 01:11:36 pm

Pretty neat Lenn - you certainly don't subscribe to the K.I.S.S. principle but that's why that latching mechanism is cool beans.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 08:42:40 am

Thanks Nick.  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2019, 08:31:40 am

Love that homemade latch  8)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 08:13:44 am

Made this cool latch.

(https://i.imgur.com/r0CKhNfh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/REYPz2Ah.jpg)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 11, 2019, 04:53:50 am

Thanks fellers  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: RedRyder on July 10, 2019, 09:14:50 pm

Lenn, that cabinet looks great!


Very nicely done!

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Jim on July 10, 2019, 07:47:57 pm

Very handy item Lenn.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2019, 07:16:39 pm

Always nice to have an air compressor easily accessible and that cart should keep it from getting lost under the bench

If there's a drain on the bottom of the tank, I'd run a short pipe/nipple out the bottom, put a 90 on after that and run it out to the edge of the cart with a tap at the end so the condensate stays in the pipe, not the tank and it's easier to drain  ;)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 05:34:45 pm

Thanks Rog and Larry, i think i need to extend the handle though.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: jkbixby on July 10, 2019, 04:50:40 pm

Looks real handy Lenn - just the thing to keep all the hoses and fittings where you need them.....and the compressor reasonably clean.

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: IndianaRog on July 10, 2019, 04:28:37 pm

Lenn, you have made a functional piece of furniture there...looks great.

Rog

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 01:40:49 pm

Thanks Bruce, it should be handy.  :)

Title: Re: Compressor cabinet
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 10, 2019, 01:27:59 pm

Tis is a fine compressor cart Lenn 😉👍

Title: Compressor cabinet
Post by: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 12:36:22 pm

Bought a new air compressor so made this cabinet for it today.

(https://i.imgur.com/IhUzaxzh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3ejnfYXh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Fn9WwGah.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3pDuyPlh.jpg)