Air Compressor Cart (DIY)
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Introduction
Effortlessly wheel your air compressor where it's needed. No need for second trips to fetch hoses, tools and fasteners, they are all self contained in this handy, easy-to-build cart.Tools Required
Materials Required
- Eight 5/16-in. x 1-in. lag screws
- Nuts and washers
- One 1-1/4-in. closet dowel
- One 2-ft. x 4-ft. sheet of 1/2-in. plywood
- One air hose reel ($37; part no. 159184 at northerntool.com)
- Six 3/8-in. x 2-in. hex head bolts
- Two 2-ft. x 4-ft. sheets of 3/4-in. plywood ($8 each at a home center)
- Two 4-in. casters ($8 each at a home center)
Build the Compressor Cart
Build this mobile home for your small air compressor and roll it to any job, anywhere in the shop, house or yard! The built-in air hose reel and tool bin keep your whole air-powered tool operation together. Measure your compressor before building. You may have to alter the dimensions so yours will fit.