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Old 01-02-2016, 05:54 AM
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Got the air system finished today. Very happy with the results. Only a couple of leaks and they were from the pipe threads on the brass fittings. A bit of extra thread tape sorted them out.

Here's the PEX pipe with an air fitting on the end. I've put a few of these around the shed to easily jack into. I'll be expanding the system in future to add more connection points.



I have to say very easy to connect and setup. I'll see hoe it goes for leaks or problems in the coming months.

I put a double outlet behind the mill. One for the air draw bar supply and another for an air duster. Handy to have when you are machining. I've got a spare regulator that I'll bolt next to the wall to drop the pressure for the air duster. 130PSI is a bit dangerous for blowing chips and swarf away.



Tidied up the mill wiring as well. It was pick'n mix cable ties broken and oddball cable fixings. I wrapped the wires with spiral wrap to tidy them up and I had some spare rubber lined P-clips to secure it in place.



Had fun working on it all today.

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