Workshop Renovation Part VII-Shop Compressed Air

Any well outfitted shop has an air compressor for running pneumatic tools, nail guns, cleaning off saw dust, etc. How that system is arranged can be important to work flow and decide if you will be constantly tripping over hoses. Many shops have large compressors that are not easily moved, so they run air to several work stations via a manifold system using galvanized pipe. This works well, but can get expensive with the cost of pipe and mounts. It also limits changes and is usually permanent. Another way to accomplish this task in a cheaper and less permanent manner is to use regular pneumatic air hose. To illustrate one such method I'll explain my own shop setup.-Read More