Peter Pedisich
11-22-2010, 10:58 PM
Hi, I've tripped over my air hose for longer than I care to admit, so a hose reel was on my list of things to get for the shop. But buying one and getting on with my life is way too easy for me, If I can't over think something it ain't worth doing.
Modeled after the hose reel from ShopNotes #41, I've mounted it to a cart with lawnmower wheels. The compressor compartment is larger than my Bostitch portable compressor so I can upgrade when neccessary, as I measured some small pancake and mini twin-tank compressors and sized it accordingly. It's all different finishes because with the exception of the black iron pipe and NPT fittings, it's made of all scrap pieces glued back together to make parts. Waste not, want not - right? I made it modular - the handle and hose reel remove if needed - as I consider this a working prototype. It works as intended, the compressor runs maybe 30 seconds more to fill the extra hose and pipe, but I can shoot a few more brads before it runs again, too.
The hose reel mount base is tounge and grooved to slide together until the friction is just right, and the tops of the reel vertical supports (sides) separate at the seam line right at the axle hole (secured with dowel bolts) so I can lift the entire reel assy out to repair or modify. I plan on making a cleat on the back to wind up the power cord. The wheels align with the cart handle to lay down flat in the back of my wagon.
Thanks for looking.
*Oh, I forgot to mention the upper compartment is for a custom clamshell plywood box I'm going to make to fit the space, like a systainer for air fittings, nailers, nails.
Pete
Modeled after the hose reel from ShopNotes #41, I've mounted it to a cart with lawnmower wheels. The compressor compartment is larger than my Bostitch portable compressor so I can upgrade when neccessary, as I measured some small pancake and mini twin-tank compressors and sized it accordingly. It's all different finishes because with the exception of the black iron pipe and NPT fittings, it's made of all scrap pieces glued back together to make parts. Waste not, want not - right? I made it modular - the handle and hose reel remove if needed - as I consider this a working prototype. It works as intended, the compressor runs maybe 30 seconds more to fill the extra hose and pipe, but I can shoot a few more brads before it runs again, too.
The hose reel mount base is tounge and grooved to slide together until the friction is just right, and the tops of the reel vertical supports (sides) separate at the seam line right at the axle hole (secured with dowel bolts) so I can lift the entire reel assy out to repair or modify. I plan on making a cleat on the back to wind up the power cord. The wheels align with the cart handle to lay down flat in the back of my wagon.
Thanks for looking.
*Oh, I forgot to mention the upper compartment is for a custom clamshell plywood box I'm going to make to fit the space, like a systainer for air fittings, nailers, nails.
Pete