Author Topic: Fort RealDawg (Read 106847 times)

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #550 on:** November 28, 2016, 08:56:49 AM »

I bet you are enjoying that and it will be better when you get it just the way you want it. (Done)

Sammconn · « **Reply #551 on:** November 28, 2016, 09:40:18 AM »

Looks fantastic Kyle!
We must be careful using 'done', as long as used loosely it works. Lol.

JR · « **Reply #552 on:** November 28, 2016, 02:03:38 PM »

I just don't see it being big enough for you. Build another and I will take care of this one for you,,,,,

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #553 on:** November 28, 2016, 07:46:29 PM »

Done should be implied as a temporary state. I.e., qualified with "for now".

But yes, really happy with how it's turning out. Fun to tinker out there

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #554 on:** November 28, 2016, 08:59:21 PM »

Should have said done with the outside interference, inspections.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #555 on:** November 28, 2016, 09:05:28 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on November 28, 2016, 08:59:21 PM

Should have said done with the outside interference, inspections.

Ha! It's all good. It's done, like square D!

Zing!

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #556 on:** December 04, 2016, 08:01:00 PM »

Small project today, finished framing out the compressor room under the stairs. Framed the rough opening for a 36x80 door. Put a block in there too for air manifold, regulator, water separator, etc too

Also put a 2x12 block above where the island work bench will be to anchor the air line reel and extension cord reel

Next two weeks I have weds-sun off, and have some other projects I'm going to do. Going to be running the air lines, hanging some lights, maybe sheet and insulate the compressor room, and about million other things around the homestead

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stlaser · « **Reply #557 on:** December 04, 2016, 08:25:03 PM »

Any concern about over heating that compressor head in that confined space?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #558 on:** December 04, 2016, 08:27:11 PM »

Not yet! Don't have a compressor :)

If I have to, I'll do a switched exhaust fan to the other side of the shop

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #559 on:** December 04, 2016, 09:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 04, 2016, 08:27:11 PM

Not yet! Don't have a compressor :)

If I have to, I'll do a switched exhaust fan to the other side of the shop

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I would...Those puppies can get hot as you well know

JR · « **Reply #560 on:** December 04, 2016, 10:42:41 PM »

Sure looks good!!

I had a thermo fan when I had one in a room before.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #561 on:** December 04, 2016, 10:44:40 PM »

Here's the air line kit I ordered

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JR · « **Reply #562 on:** December 04, 2016, 11:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 04, 2016, 10:44:40 PM

Here's the air line kit I ordered

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Thinking about those kits. Lets see some setup?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #563 on:** December 04, 2016, 11:22:04 PM »

I will take pics and detail install next week

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JR · « **Reply #564 on:** December 04, 2016, 11:36:44 PM »

Is the comp chosen yet?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #565 on:** December 04, 2016, 11:38:07 PM »

No not yet. Leaning towards 60 gal husky versus custom built. Cost v benefit, including time in the cost column

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JR · « **Reply #566 on:** December 04, 2016, 11:43:56 PM »

Oh please go 80 and a name brand of some kind! Even CL is better than the new stuff out there.

rpar86 · « **Reply #567 on:** December 05, 2016, 02:21:27 AM »

Portland compressor... just a quick trip south and no sales tax... ;)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #568 on:** December 05, 2016, 09:01:55 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 04, 2016, 11:22:04 PM

I will take pics and detail install next week

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I am using that kit in my garage.

Definitely don't want to rain on any parades, but that thing does not want to get straight. It is some sort of stiff vinyl and to this day wants to return to its coiled shape. Mine pulls off the wall routinely!

Be careful uncoiling it, as it will kink and tear easily. Next time i am going to purchase the straight blue tubing stuff which is considerably more money, but it looks much neater.

I'd suggest warming it up prior to laying it out. Clamp it like every 16" if you can...

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #569 on:** December 05, 2016, 09:27:03 AM »

Fine with me if it's not straight, it's going to be in the wall and covered with plywood ;)

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #570 on:** December 05, 2016, 09:27:37 AM »

Quote from: rpar86 on December 05, 2016, 02:21:27 AM

Portland compressor... just a quick trip south and no sales tax... ;)

Will check it out

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #571 on:** December 05, 2016, 11:11:21 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 05, 2016, 09:27:03 AM

Fine with me if it's not straight, it's going to be in the wall and covered with plywood ;)

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Great!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #572 on:** December 05, 2016, 11:12:51 AM »

Any tips for install? Just follow the directions or did you find that they were lacking?

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moto123 · « **Reply #573 on:** December 05, 2016, 01:19:55 PM »

Ya let us know how the install goes. I just purchased two of those kits, Northern Tool had em on black Friday sale. I can't figure out yet how to install the pipe in the wall and the outlet on the surface of the wall without a huge hole for the pipe to transition through. But maybe you have a better solution that I am thinking of.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #574 on:** December 05, 2016, 01:22:13 PM »

Yes, I was going to get black iron pipe to stub through the wall, and then into the manifolds

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moto123 · « **Reply #575 on:** December 05, 2016, 01:59:02 PM »

Sort of defeats the point of purchasing a "complete" kit. But yes I can see how that would work. Though you will need one of the expensive adapters to transition from blue pipe to steel at each outlet. And that adds several potential leak points. Which is kind of annoying. But let's see how yours looks and I will either do the same, or just leave all the blue pipe exposed on the wall.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #576 on:** December 05, 2016, 02:01:11 PM »

Shouldn't need any of the expensive connectors, will just match the size of the "adapter" that comes with the kit

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #577 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:39:36 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 05, 2016, 11:12:51 AM

Any tips for install? Just follow the directions or did you find that they were lacking?

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It's straight forward and easy...no brainer. I mistakenly used cheapo nylon wall clips/clamps. Most of them failed during the first cold spell

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #578 on:** December 05, 2016, 03:57:32 PM »

What should I get? Regular ole pipe straps?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #579 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:53:08 PM »

Kyle, if you are running the supply line through the studs, and not attached to a finished wall you shouldn't have the problem Don had. You just need to support where the hard pipe comes through the wall to keep it in place. I would use "the stronger is better" approach in your case. Like a 2X4 between the studs with a strong bracket to hold the line in place.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #580 on:** December 05, 2016, 04:54:28 PM »

Roger that. Thanks Bob

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #581 on:** December 05, 2016, 10:15:04 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on December 05, 2016, 03:57:32 PM

What should I get? Regular ole pipe straps?

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Exactly...The 1/2" electrical plastic conduit straps work well, but you need to use a flat head screw or roofing nail to retain and not pull through the hole

Flyin6 · « **Reply #582 on:** December 05, 2016, 10:16:46 PM »

Correction to what I said...What Bob said. Going through the studs they are retained already. Good support for the end fittings...

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #583 on:** December 08, 2016, 07:57:41 PM »

Well here's a little update with today's progress. Let me first say this stuff is a pain in the ass to work with in 30 degree weather...

Here's the full kit

Then I got 1/2 black pipe for the stubs

Saw TRN's cousin at Home Depot

This is over where my work bench will be. Blocked for a retractable reel.

Gapped for 5/8 rock lid

Not gonna narrate the rest, too much effort lol

Here's how the manifolds will go once the walls are sheeted

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #584 on:** December 08, 2016, 08:05:11 PM »

Also, didn't snap any photo's, but i ran another 20 amp circuit to a receptacle above the work bench in the ceiling (another retractable reel), and the branched over to an elevated plug for TV/Stereo

moto123 · « **Reply #585 on:** December 09, 2016, 01:41:14 PM »

Ok now I understand. Thanks for the photos. I didn't realize the aluminum outlet block was tapped in the rear also. I thought you could only connect to the top. So I was picturing two elbows, but you only need one. That looks really good.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #586 on:** December 09, 2016, 03:14:37 PM »

You bet.

Well good news brothers. I'm pumped up to 150 psi in the lines and no audible leaks!

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #587 on:** December 09, 2016, 03:51:08 PM »

Manifold blocks put together. Plugs on top, ball valves on bottom

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #588 on:** December 09, 2016, 07:38:58 PM »

Got one of the blocks mounted, with a Milton QD

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #589 on:** December 09, 2016, 08:07:07 PM »

I like it!

rpar86 · « **Reply #590 on:** December 10, 2016, 12:25:35 AM »

Your builder leave you enough sill plate washers there? Planning another building? Lol

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #591 on:** December 10, 2016, 12:27:15 AM »

Ha! Need any?

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rpar86 · « **Reply #592 on:** December 10, 2016, 12:59:03 AM »

Some day. Thanks though :)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #593 on:** December 10, 2016, 09:33:35 AM »

Could I use em' to bolt my camper down to this hillside its perched on?

OldKooT · « **Reply #594 on:** December 10, 2016, 11:36:06 AM »

Dawg.... sure looks nice.

rpar86 · « **Reply #595 on:** December 11, 2016, 12:22:43 AM »

You can do anything you put your mind to, Don!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #596 on:** December 15, 2016, 09:06:00 PM »

Small update... much more to come tomorrow.

For today, the sheer rockers finished up the lid and fire taped

And then I also started shortening up the cords for my lights. Got these 90* plugs at the local hardware store

Will look much cleaner this way flush mounted to the ceiling without 5 feet of cord coiled up

Also, didn't take a pic but mounted a light in the compressor room too

Also had about 20 other things I did today that are by no means newsworthy LOL

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Sammconn · « **Reply #597 on:** December 15, 2016, 09:09:42 PM »

Lookin real good Kyle.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #598 on:** December 15, 2016, 09:12:23 PM »

Thanks man!

Forgot to mention. I shop-vac'ed the whole dang shop. Drywall dust and sawdust everywhere, took forever, but she's clean as a whistle now

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #599 on:** December 15, 2016, 09:26:29 PM »

That thing looks so nice...Good job of keeping the contractors going in the right direction.

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