Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Way too close for me!!

[mockingbird812]

Mark. I knew what I was in for regarding my relatively close margins, but really wanted the extra car storage. I had the garage door rails raised by 7 inches and needed it. The photo makes it look closer than it actually is (there is 6 inches above the high point of the hood beneath the garage door support). I definitely have to pay attention when raising the Chevelle into its nest though. I have cheat marks by the lift controls that show me the "go-no-higher-than-this" point when raising the Chevelle.

[mockingbird812]

Compressor is done and plumbed in. Nice and quiet and fills the tank very quickly with its little 4 cylinder &quot;Emglo&quot; (made in Johnstown, PA [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]). Compressor is mobile with quick disconnect air line for mobile ops and shop clean up. I have a leak at my overhead hose reel that I will have to track down - most likely a seal. All else is ship-shape.

[earntaz]

Looks to me there is too much camber in the right front -- you'll tear off the inside edge SOON!!! TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks to me there is too much camber in the right front -- you'll tear off the inside edge SOON!!! TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] </div></div>


LOL!!

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks to me there is too much camber in the right front -- you'll tear off the inside edge SOON!!! TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] </div></div>

Yeah, but she is a bear in the twisties! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I haven't seen copper for air, looks great.

Is the section with all the elbows back and forth to cool the air?

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Ryan,

I have used copper in two shops and like it for its ease of sizing, strength, connecting (sweating is relatively easy to learn), and most importantly it looks vintage cool. It may not be the cheapest option but it is safe. I used 3/4&quot; ID pipe and it is &quot;L&quot; grade which is one step up from the standard &quot;M&quot;. It is about 40% stronger than M grade (H Depot carries both). It provides a thicker wall and added buffer of protection (compressed air can be dangerous!).

You're right - The back and forth is to cool the recently compressed air (which is hot) prior to going down-range. I have drains and filters at multiple places around the loop and other collection points to reduce likelhood that water and debris gets to the lift or tools. That back-and-forth section is good for over 8 feet of travel (12&quot; sections) and should cool things down to minimize condensation. For some reason I did not have much of an issue with condensation in AZ!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Makes sense, agree the look is worth a little more:-)

What psi rating is L grade? I am used to schedule 40 or schedule 80... always lots to learn

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Hey Ryan,

psi rating is dependent on temperature, inside diameter, and some other variables. M Type will most likely be adequate for a home shop (250+ psi under most sizes/conditions). As mentioned before, I used K type for a bit more safety margin. Here is a great resource (with lots of pictures!) on all things copper tubing:

&quot;Copper Tube Handbook&quot;