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06-06-2008, 03:16 PM
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New Guy
Trade: General Contractor...Electrical Inspector
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 29
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Multiple Air Tools
I am having trouble finding a commercially made 'spider' for splitting one air compressor feed [from a portable] to 2 or 3 air tools on the work site.
Do I have to make one or is there one available to buy? A 1-to-3 would be great. |
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06-06-2008, 03:23 PM
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Pro
Trade: Building and Remodeling
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: CONNECTICUT
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
Any good hardware store should have these...even HD or Lowes
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06-06-2008, 03:28 PM
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Palisade Point Const.
Trade: Remodeling/Finish/Framing/Log
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Bozeman MT
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
You will probably have to build it. I've never seen rebuilt setups, all I have seen at least require you to thread in your own air fittings.
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06-06-2008, 03:33 PM
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Palisade Point Const.
Trade: Remodeling/Finish/Framing/Log
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Location: Bozeman MT
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
you can buy something like this:
 And then thread your hose connections in using teflon tape. |
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06-06-2008, 03:43 PM
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New Guy
Trade: General Contractor...Electrical Inspector
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
I think the last one with 3 holes won't have enough room for the disconnects to be that close together and still operate...probably have to make one.
Time to go into the metal shop and see what's laying around...maybe a 6" length of square or rect. Aluminum. |
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06-06-2008, 03:46 PM
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Steve
Trade: Residential Renovations
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sarsfield, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
Rch, i have the piece shown by TempestV. It actually does fit 3 disconnects.
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06-06-2008, 05:16 PM
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Pro
Trade: Finish Carpentry
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: S. California
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
We use one like the one TempestV posted. We call it a rocket ship, because with all the fittings on it, it looks like a rocket ship.
 Here is what amazon has: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hi...ifold&x=9&y=24 |
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06-06-2008, 06:25 PM
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Pro
Trade: Plumbing & HVAC, I specialize in Hydronic Heating and more specifically in Radiant Floor Heating
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: Multiple Air ToolsQuote:
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06-06-2008, 07:03 PM
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Remodeling Professionals
Trade: Remodeling Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Jersey Shore
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
I get my hoses and fittings from these guys. They've also got stainless nails and staples at really good prices.
http://www.floydtool.com/air_hose_fittings.htm#14ii |
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06-06-2008, 08:16 PM
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Palisade Point Const.
Trade: Remodeling/Finish/Framing/Log
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Bozeman MT
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Re: Multiple Air ToolsQuote:
For the original poster, if you are worried about space, there is another kind out there that is round, with 4 hose connections around the outside edge. |
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06-07-2008, 12:45 AM
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Pro
Trade: Project Manager/Licensed Remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Paul, MN
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
You're looking for an air manifold.
Here's an example- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3544_200343544 http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_13795_13795 http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_42650_42650 |
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06-07-2008, 06:43 PM
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Pro
Trade: Log Home Construction/College Student
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Northern New Hampshire
Posts: 492
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Re: Multiple Air Tools
I never like the tripod manifold. I've seen too many laying on the ground and guys step on them breaking the disconnects off. I have one similar to what Jonm showed except it has three ports. Lays flat on the ground.
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