Box for air compressor

Orana · Member

Box for air compressor

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Make one.
Cheers,
Peter

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

I keep mine in its original cardboard box & plastic case that it fits into. Yes, the box is a bit rubbed in places but it's still in one piece.
I bought it locally in 1992 after an el-cheapo gave up on our Cape trip.

Orana · Member

Make one? Okay if you are handy with wood. I'm not.

As to the cardboard box? Mine came in a cotton/canvas bag and I want something a bit more substantial to house it.

TheHeaths · Guru

Take the measurements and drawing of what you would like to a MensShed and see if they can possibly help.

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Saturday 10th of April 2021 12:21:28 PM

Whenarewethere · Guru

I have some of these storage containers in various sizes.

https://www.totaltools.com.au/81809-festool-systainer-sys-3-t-loc-storage-box-497565

Or you could stick it under the seat or in the boot, on a quick release bracket.

Orana · Member

About the festool boxes: thanks for the link. I had a look and they're out of my price range.

About the men's shed: I had considered that but I wasn't sure if they made items for non-members. I also thought I wanted something made from (ABS) plastic but as I have't had any luck finding what I want, I think the local men's shed may be a good option.

Whenarewethere · Guru

$45

https://www.totaltools.com.au/147173-makita-makpac-connector-carry-case-type-3-1970521

peter67 · Guru

ABS is closely related to PVC both are a brittle plastic always go with PE.

Mike Harding · Guru

Take a look in BigW, Kmart, Bunnings and similar, I suspect they will have a plastic box of appropriate dimensions. I use such boxes a lot and find them both versatile and handy.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Makita make a larger box, Type-4, for $47. You can fit your hoses & tyre repair kit in it as well, spanners etc. All these tool boxes are really well made. I actually had some Bosch boxes but chucked them out as all the storage I have is in the festool boxes simply out of easy with what I had set up.

Possum3 · Guru

Mike, all plastic boxes will deteriorate and become brittle. A simple Aluminium box can be made using aluminium flat sheet, angle & pop-rivets - put a hinged lid on it same method. Alum box can now be packed allowing something to be placed on top.

I carry mine in a tool-box bought as a (nesting) set of three at supercheap, Trolley jack fits in large one, tools in mid-size & air compressor - tyre gauge - tyre repair kit in smallest one.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

3 or 4mm or so of UPVC would be fine and it is easily glue-able using MEK. Same with ABS. You can not glue PE, but it is hot air weldable and hot bendable.

A 20L plastic jerry can is pretty close to the required size.
Cut a slice off and re attach with some hinges and a catch.

All plastics are not the same and many will last for decades.

Cheers,
Peter

-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 11th of April 2021 11:04:55 AM

Whenarewethere · Guru

A repurposed water container. The 15L horizontal ones maybe large enough.

Crap for my compressor!

Orana · Member

My thanks to everyone who replied.

I had a look at, and bought the makita-makpac-connector-carry-case-type-3-1970521; just perfect.

Cheers.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Finally upgraded my aftercooler for drying compressor air. So, now with forced air cooling & dropping the aftercooler in the freezer, other than a final desiccant dryer which would then require a dust filter, it should be a fairly good setup (just need a couple of fan guards).

A lot better set up compared to the manual Octuple maximum output compressor for luddites.

craigcelaya · Newbie

If you're having trouble finding a ready-made box for your air compressor, consider getting a custom rigid box made to your specifications. You can have a custom rigid box designed to the exact internal measurements you need, around 400 x 155 x 250, ensuring a perfect fit without the issue of tapering sides. This way, you can protect your compressor and have a box that meets your exact requirements.