Portable Compressor Setup for air tools
 

What do you guys do with a portable compressor setup an air tools. I need to setup a filter and a lubricator for my tools but not sure I want them just installed inline draggin around with the hose.

Has anybody setup any brackets for mounting on the compressor itself to support these? Don't really want to install a wall setup and no room with a lift.

Any ideas?

-Jeff

Hmmm, hard for me to explain but I used a threaded brass pipe off the compressor outlet and right to the filter assembly. The pipe supports the assembly. The quick connect is hooked right up to the filter outlet.

I don't have an inline lubricator because I also sandblasted and sprayed with the same set-up. I'd oil manually. With the extra weight of the lubricator you may need to fab up a smal bracket.

I agree with Rick's comments, on my prortable compressor I installed a short pipe to a water filter with an quick disconnect the other end. I manually lubricate the air tools with a few drops of oil before use. Unfortunately, I found that the portable compressor (20 Gal) was inadequate for most air tool applicationsin my garage. I ended up purchasing a 7HP 60 gal single stage compressor that will run everything. The portable unit is only used rarely now.

I do what Rick and Pat do.

How about something like this mounted to the frame of the portable compressor. A short pipe or hose would be all that would be needed between the compressor and the filter, and then a quick disconnect on the filter output. Seems easy enough...

The price is right, for a weekend mechanic is the quality of this unit sufficient?

Kool and the gang....

For $22...I'll risk it - I ordered it up.

Thanks,

-Jeff