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w The air tool connection setup shown on the facing page should work fine for most shop tasks. But some of the air tools 1 have require a slightly different setup. The key difference is if the tool requires lubricating oil while it's in use. (Check with the owner's manual if you're unsure.) So I customized one of the drops in my system to work only with these tools. Automatic Oiler. To take care of these tools and help them last longer, I include an inline oiler, like you see below. It's a small reservoir that releases a tiny droplet of oil whenever the tool is used. This is a no-hassle way to keep your tools in top shape. It's best to place the oiler as close to the tool as possible, so that no oil contaminates the inside of the hose, as shown in the photo below. Filter Upgrade. Because these tools are usually more "air hungry," I upgraded the filter both in size and quality to make sure no dust or grit gets into the tool. Just be sure to check and replace the filter cartridge frequently if you use the tool station often. A clogged filter can decrease the performance (and life) of your air tools and equipment. Quick-disconnect ■fitting A Foolproof Tool Lubrication. An inline oiler releases a small amount of oil into the tool to automatically lubricate it every time it's used. Drain Extension_ I know you're supposed to drain the air tank on a compressor daily. But the drain valve on my air compressor is located on the bottom of the tank, where it's difficult to reach. So I added an extension to the drain valve. Some inexpensive pipe fittings bring the valve out where I could reach it more conveniently, as shown in the drawings. Drops: 2 Setups AIR TOOLS SPRAY FINISHING Another situation that you might want to consider setting up for is spray finishing. The advantage of this is that you can use some top-quality, fast-drying finishes and get flawless results in a short time. But here again, you'll need to take some extra steps to make efficient use of the spray gun and get the best results on your projects. Removing Oil and Water. The biggest issue with spray equipment is eliminating oil and water from the air before it gets to the gun (and on to the project). The piping helps a lot with this, but you can get additional water and oil filters and driers that will trap these contaminants and remove them from the air, as you can see in the photo above. Of course, you'll still want to add a good dust and debris filter as well. Air Needs. There's one other thing I want to mention about spray equipment. No matter what kind of spray system you use, you want to make sure your equipment has the right combination of pressure and volume. So I find it's best to locate the spraying station closer to the compressor for the best results. A Remove Oil and Water. Driers like this can collect any remaining oil and water before they have a chance to contaminate a finish. ELBOW NOTE: WRAP ALL THREADS WITH TEFLON TAPE V_ DRAIN VALVE SIDE VIEW REDUCING ELBOW PIPE NIPPLE 41 |
