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Bulkhead style airfitting adapters.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Ghetto Fab., May 1, 2005.

  1. May 1, 2005
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

    Atascadero, Ca.
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    I had been looking for some bulkhead style airfitting adapters to mount air chucks cleanly on the heep and pickup. I had been using some line clamps to hold the chuck and hose on but I wasn't satisfied. After seeing Boyink convert a chuck and threaded hose adapter with some simple washers I started thinking about it again. I searched on the net and couldn't find anything, although I did get some ideas so I designed my own. Afterwards I found out Kilby enterprises sells some, although they do not include the hose adapter.

    These are out of 3/4" hex brass stock. 1" might have been better. Still need to locate or make some washers.

    Action shot on the little hobby lathe.
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    I plan to mount one through the grill and one someplace in the rear. Will update with pics when I get a chance.

    Enjoy,
    Kevo
     
  2. May 1, 2005
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Charlottesville Va
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    looks good. im sure billy or Mcruff will say something about it.
     
  3. May 1, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Doesn't look too ghetto to me....then again I do "Dutch fabrication", which is probably the next step down on the skill and quality level... :)
     
  4. May 1, 2005
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Looks good!

    How about some lathe specs? Looks like the 7x10 sold at harbor freight.
     
  5. May 1, 2005
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

    Atascadero, Ca.
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    Its actually an old jet 818 lathe. I've seen the exact same lathe marketed as something else though. Power feed broke right as I started this project. Dang plastic gears! Why would anyone use plastic gears on a lathe? I think the harbor freight mini-lathe might be a step up in quality, at least parts availability. :shock:

    If I had access to a cnc lathe I could crank out a ton of these things.

    Thanks for the kind words!

    Kevo
     
  6. May 1, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Hey now.... er... wait, nevermind, you're right.... ;)
     
  7. May 1, 2005
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Charlottesville Va
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    it would take about 1.5 mins per one i bet. i made about 10K of those things last summer.
     
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