In life, more often than not experience will mean the difference between success and failure. Experience is a great tool to have when designing an efficient air suspension, too, but what do you do if ...

A labeled photo diagram of an air compressor, with arrows pointing to the hose connectors, pressure adjustment knob, pressure gauges, pump, motor, air tank, and drain valve.

September 17, 2013 [Ed] from Ed’s Systems, aka [Aussie50] took some time to demo his high pressure Frankenstein air compressor he stitched together from two refrigeration compressors.

On the output side of the tank resides a pressure switch for automatically filling the tank and a regulator for ensuring the solder paste applicator gets the required pressure.

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...