astroboy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I have a small 5 gallon makita and I'd like to make rolling enclosure for it. The biggest question I have is in regards to venting. What part of the compressor needs to have the most access to flowing air?Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 The pump and motor mostly. Don't forget about the tank drain either. Air compressors build up a lot of moisture in the course of a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslater Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 It's funny, because I am planning on doing the same thing for the compressor being delivered to my house in a few days...I have some egg crate foam I was going to use for sound dampening...but would like input from others as well, astro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhK-aV_8y8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not an enclosure but I have The Rolair ultra quiet air compressor. It is awesome !!!!!! 60db. So quiet. And very powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like that video, that guy has some skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yep. His was the quietest I've seen. It's a lot better than just lining a box with sound dampening foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Not an enclosure but I have The Rolair ultra quiet air compressor. It is awesome !!!!!! 60db. So quiet. And very powerful.Wow, that is quiet. I didn't realize they were that quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 It's ALL thanks to the tool gods Dan & Eric & Rolair. If you guys want I can do a video of it. I just took it out of the box to hug it and kiss it and clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslater Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Leave the huggging/kissing out... But, yes, a video would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks guys! That video gave me a lot of ideas! I'll report back on the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hey guys.I'm working on my design for this but I have a question about the video. It looks as if the section above has a maze of MDF to deaden the sound. But then the entire area is covered with foam. Does that mean he doesn't have any venting whatsoever? I would have imagined that you'd need a flow for air to escape (even if it's a convoluted path) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 If you look the front louvers are the air intake that's why he has all the baffles in it so help reflect the sound waves he added a "bottom" to it so he could put foam there also. I hope I kind of explained the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Maybe not a sound enclosure but how's about a nagging person to stand next to the compressor to drown out the sound? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Mwaaa mwaaa mwaaa mwaaa mwa mwaaaaaaaaaa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 See. Now that's perfect Astroboy!!! No more loud air compressor. Just bleeding ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Dumb and Dumber was a great movie. I'm not really a Jim Carey fan, but D&D was hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It just seems like a lot of work and materials when they make quiet compressors that aren't that much more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslater Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It just seems like a lot of work and materials when they make quiet compressors that aren't that much more expensive. Yeah, that's a really good point...the only other thing the noise enclosure I hope to build will accomplish, is that it will make the compressor more mobile, and have tool storage. I intend to make a air compressor cart, that will have sound proofing in it...but, I guess you can purchase a quiet one with wheels, and make something quick and dirty for accessory storage. Aside from Harold's Rolair, does anyone else have some quiet compressor recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 California air tools also makes quiet compressors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 If you look the front louvers are the air intake that's why he has all the baffles in it so help reflect the sound waves he added a "bottom" to it so he could put foam there also. I hope I kind of explained the idea.I see where the air vents are. But it looks as if there is a foam barrier between the compressor and the vents that are in the top half. I would have assumed that this would have been a no-no. If it's not a problem, then I'm home free on this project. As for a quiet air compressor, I've never seen any of the available in Canada and since I've already bought my compressors, I'm out of luck. Since I work in theatre I'd like something that can roll around the stage while there's often a dozen or so people tying to communicate to each other. So if I can take that sound down a bit, I'll be pretty happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslater Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I went with California Air Tools...and she's quiet as a mouse! My mobile cart, with swivel 50' air hose, mounted to the top...left room to put a tool tray next to the air house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 That cart is a good idea. Glad to hear back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks like a nice little setup DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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