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things to use as air tanks
DodgeRT
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Originally posted by NtotheIZZATEDOG
I know what I learned from reading this forum. Josh (2bad4ya) is an idiot.
Josh, you should remove your laughing smileys from your responses to other peoples comments (seems like you do it to lighten the fact that your acting like a dick)and add them to when you offer ideas. Then your posts would make alot more sense.
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I know what I learned from reading this forum. Josh (2bad4ya) is an idiot.
Josh, you should remove your laughing smileys from your responses to other peoples comments (seems like you do it to lighten the fact that your acting like a dick)and add them to when you offer ideas. Then your posts would make alot more sense.
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svrdsuv
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Josh I think these people are trying to give this kid safe alternatives. Not somthing that will blow up in his face. You can never have to much information, especially from people who have experienced the downside of whatever topic is being discussed.
DodgeRT
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which 1 wasn't safe??ok the dumby bomb might not be.but that wasn't my idea
tucky
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yea a bomb is suppose to explode but under very extream preasures I would think that they are very thick steal. If they arnt you could take 2 5gal tanks and weld some fab peaces on and make them look like bombs
krazeryn
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Originally posted by blazn
I am going to run 4" schedule 80 PVC pipe. i am going to run 4 tubes 3 feet long, i should have about 8 gallons. i am still testing it right now but i believe it will work.
did you not read my last post!!!!!????
"Also be very careful when using plastics. Many are not designed to hold air pressure. I sell plastic pipe for a living (pvc, abs, etc) and I'll tell you right now it is extremely unsafe to use plastic pipe with air pressure beause if it breaks you get plastic daggers flying through the air! We make a clear pvc pipe and even though it is rated to 200+ psi when used with water it is no good for air.
I've seen people use PVC pipe to plumb air lines in their workshops from an air compressor....bad idea! You need to use a composite PVC/aluminum pipe or something similar."
I am going to run 4" schedule 80 PVC pipe. i am going to run 4 tubes 3 feet long, i should have about 8 gallons. i am still testing it right now but i believe it will work.
did you not read my last post!!!!!????
"Also be very careful when using plastics. Many are not designed to hold air pressure. I sell plastic pipe for a living (pvc, abs, etc) and I'll tell you right now it is extremely unsafe to use plastic pipe with air pressure beause if it breaks you get plastic daggers flying through the air! We make a clear pvc pipe and even though it is rated to 200+ psi when used with water it is no good for air.
I've seen people use PVC pipe to plumb air lines in their workshops from an air compressor....bad idea! You need to use a composite PVC/aluminum pipe or something similar."
TwistedMinis
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Edited: 1/13/2006 8:43:31 PM by blazedbowtie82
Originally posted by tucky
yea a bomb is suppose to explode but under very extream preasures I would think that they are very thick steal. If they arnt you could take 2 5gal tanks and weld some fab peaces on and make them look like bombs
The bombs aren't actually that thick. I worked in a shop that restored WWII Jeeps and Willys, and there were a lot of those hanging around, fromt he 40s to the 60s era bombs. None where any thicker than 1/8" cast iron. They're heavy sure, but they're designed to shatter.
And the glass thing isn't a great idea.. It wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure. Now, if you wanted to make an oil pan or valve covers that way, I think that would be badass. Especially the valve covers, seeing the valves working as the motor runs.
Originally posted by tucky
yea a bomb is suppose to explode but under very extream preasures I would think that they are very thick steal. If they arnt you could take 2 5gal tanks and weld some fab peaces on and make them look like bombs
The bombs aren't actually that thick. I worked in a shop that restored WWII Jeeps and Willys, and there were a lot of those hanging around, fromt he 40s to the 60s era bombs. None where any thicker than 1/8" cast iron. They're heavy sure, but they're designed to shatter.
And the glass thing isn't a great idea.. It wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure. Now, if you wanted to make an oil pan or valve covers that way, I think that would be badass. Especially the valve covers, seeing the valves working as the motor runs.
DodgeRT
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Originally posted by blazedbowtie82
Edited: 1/13/2006 8:43:31 PM by blazedbowtie82
Originally posted by tucky
yea a bomb is suppose to explode but under very extream preasures I would think that they are very thick steal. If they arnt you could take 2 5gal tanks and weld some fab peaces on and make them look like bombs
The bombs aren't actually that thick. I worked in a shop that restored WWII Jeeps and Willys, and there were a lot of those hanging around, fromt he 40s to the 60s era bombs. None where any thicker than 1/8" cast iron. They're heavy sure, but they're designed to shatter.
And the glass thing isn't a great idea.. It wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure. Now, if you wanted to make an oil pan or valve covers that way, I think that would be badass. Especially the valve covers, seeing the valves working as the motor runs.
that would be pretty cool as valve covers,i'd take a regular ol tank and fab some pieces on it to look like a old WW II bomb
Edited: 1/13/2006 8:43:31 PM by blazedbowtie82
Originally posted by tucky
yea a bomb is suppose to explode but under very extream preasures I would think that they are very thick steal. If they arnt you could take 2 5gal tanks and weld some fab peaces on and make them look like bombs
The bombs aren't actually that thick. I worked in a shop that restored WWII Jeeps and Willys, and there were a lot of those hanging around, fromt he 40s to the 60s era bombs. None where any thicker than 1/8" cast iron. They're heavy sure, but they're designed to shatter.
And the glass thing isn't a great idea.. It wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure. Now, if you wanted to make an oil pan or valve covers that way, I think that would be badass. Especially the valve covers, seeing the valves working as the motor runs.
that would be pretty cool as valve covers,i'd take a regular ol tank and fab some pieces on it to look like a old WW II bomb
TwistedMinis
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It wouldn't be that difficult to make something look like a bomb from WWII. They were pretty basic. Basically just cut out some wings, and make a cone for the nose. The only problem you might run into, is acquiring the correct olive drab paint to spray it with. It's a lead based paint, and is not legal for sale in some areas. But, some military surplus stores carry it in a rattle can, and don't ask questions. I painted a Vietnam grenade with that stuff, and it turned out nice.
And as far as the blown glas thing, I'm pretty partial to it. I'd love to have a valve cover replicated in glass. It would have to be done inside out, and with nice rod work. I want a shift knob too. And that will be much more affordable at this point. I imagine the valve cover costing upwards of $500. the shift knob I want will probably cost me $80-100. The handle bar ends I had made cost me $60 for the pair. But I think they turned out nice...
And as far as the blown glas thing, I'm pretty partial to it. I'd love to have a valve cover replicated in glass. It would have to be done inside out, and with nice rod work. I want a shift knob too. And that will be much more affordable at this point. I imagine the valve cover costing upwards of $500. the shift knob I want will probably cost me $80-100. The handle bar ends I had made cost me $60 for the pair. But I think they turned out nice...
DodgeRT
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do you have a place that can do blown glass work?
mtm
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my dad said they used to make clear valve covers and they are useless because when they get covered in oil on the inside, you can't see any of the inner workings.