Run Compressed Air Lines in Your Shop

How I ran compressed air lines through my shop: what parts I used, my thinking process along the way. The result is wonderful.
It's important to note that air hoses come in different sizes, and you will need fittings that match the size hose you use. The hose I used was 3/8". All the threaded fittings were 1/4". The hose barbs were 1/4" male to 3/8" barb.
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[@theidahodian4518]

Nice job. Thanks for speeding up the boring parts, I wish more youtubers would do that.

[@lylemorton8641]

We use to run miles of airlines in dairies, equipment rooms and shops. In our colder climate it is a concern about moisture in the lines even though we used PVC and the lines were sloped to a dump valve (which was just another ball valve). Good idea though and a good deal. I have air hose rolled up here and there around my shop and still haven’t done anything about it. Good job.

[@RickMcQuay]

Been thinking of running air lines in my shop and your video popped up in my recommendations. Well done.

[@jimharlan7344]

Whats really nice about this video is he shows connecting the air compressor to the piping system by removing the old connector and replacing it with a T. So many other videos just assume that step. Thanks for posting! Also going to check out Harbor Freight now.

[@dweezy3100]

Great video! I have a small compressor just like yours and I have to lug it from my basement to outside my carport. I wanted to do this exact thing but didn't know the best way to go about it, really appreciate your video!

[@coldblu357]

Very informative and complete, loved the dramatic music during the build, lol! 👍🏼😄

[@JoshMillarTheWoodMillar]

I really like how you use the hooks hanging in opposite ways to lock the hose in place! Great work!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Josh Millar Thanks, Josh. Yeah, when I couldn't butt the hook up against the ceiling or light fixture, I had to get creative.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Just crimp end if you want

[@stefanw5894]

Great job. I did the same thing in my garage. Makes life so much easier and once you have a bigger compressor you will really love it. I don't have to wheel my 26 gallon Porter Cable around anymore.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thanks, Stefan! I've been eyeing bigger compressors for a while now. Many years ago I worked for a man who had the quietest compressor I've seen. I wish I remembered what that brand was.

[@willyzook]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your project!

[@robstearns1896]

thank you for the speed up sections, so many youtubers drag you screaming and kicking through every procedure in real time...great vid, well done...gonna do this in my workshop

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Man, if I didn't speed it up, I doubt anybody would make it to the end. :) Thanks for watching.

[@makarizosanchez7317]

ok I'm jealous. I gotta do this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@joeygunzilla6878]

Ha! Don't we always have to keep going back! Well at least for me.. I always go back and forth either because i forgot something or want to improve/ refine the idea. Thanks for the video, gave me some ideas.

[@KnowledgeKing]

I'm looking forward to using a lot of your ideas in my future air hose set-up. Great video quality and clear thoughtful explanations, thanks.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thanks for saying so!

[@MrFredsAdventures]

I like this video. The music adds to the suspense and excitement.

[@knighthawk86855]

Nicely done.

[@seanj-ski1352]

Nice video and very nice shop.

[@andyjackson3014]

Nice video! Sweet shop!

[@Patricksworkshop]

great upgrade having air connections is great keep up the great vids

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Patrick's Work Shop Thanks, Patrick.

[@christopherdw7994]

Brilliant. I recently did the same, I have a vane style air compressor. Instead of hooks I used the u-clamps for conduit. And I rent!!! Its all good.

[@legalsolutions07]

Nice job. I was thinking of doing the same thing in my tool room and your video convinced me to go ahead.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Since I did this, I've been wishing I had included a method of draining the condensation. I'll add that in eventually. Keep it in mind for yours.

[@jimmysapien9961]

AWSOME - quick snd Easy setup . No PVC OR METAL lines .

[@justinpilon7330]

Shop goals

[@Sound_Goof]

Bravo! Enjoyed your video.

[@kharvey00]

well done! "no tees, guess where I'm going" was my favorite part

[@shanestrains2849]

Awesome video, thanks for making it. I think I may do this over PVC. I didn't know PVC was pretty explosion prone

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

I got chills from all the excitement! It was awesome work! in the future we'll have teleporters like star trek, then, we can just pop up at harbor freight in the blink of an eye, lol. I really need to make my outdoor space more comfortable. It's a never ending task with me. Anyhow, I was inspired, rock on!!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING Thanks, Eloy! Yeah, it's hard to beat their prices on little components like air line fittings.

[@MichaelSmith-sn8mr]

Brother what is up with the dramatic suspenseful music LOL. I kept expecting King Kong's hand to come through the window and grab you off of that ladder LOL. But all jokes aside great work and thank you for your hard work and presentation.

[@MrPagsey]

Thank you. This has given me a few ideas!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Since I did this, I've been wishing I had included a method of draining the condensation. I'll add that in eventually. Keep it in mind for yours.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

you made that look very easy. Great job. Thanks

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Shane's Hobby Shop Thanks, Shane! It actually was easy.

[@orelygarcia]

Great Idea, Fred. I have air hose next to my water hose and I use it all the time for my cars the neighbors cars, balls, bicycles. Very handy, Thumbs up.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+OG Timbercraft Thank you, sir.

[@glennpitre2239]

Thanks for this info.. Looks like it works fine.. Been looking to do an easy way for my shop.. This is it.. Thanks again.. B safe

[@holybritches]

Well-made video! Thank you.

[@flewggle]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@WoodByWright]

Interesting Idea! love the setup!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Wood By Wright Thanks, James!

[@Daynaleo1]

One of my tricks is to chuck the shank of the screw hook in my drill with the hook pointing away from the chuck. Start the hook you are installing into the ceiling, wall, project, etc. and once started take my drill; hook both hooks together and run it in.. super time saver on open hooks. You can also do this with screw eyes, you just need to sacrifice one by cutting a large enough gap in the eye it will fit into the eye of the driven fastener. This trick is great for larger or longer hooks and eyes. Additionally, since you have curved mating surfaces, you get a small universal joint effect, just don’t get too jiggly with the u joint thing or it can (and will) teach you about science, physics, torque, rotation, and other stuff...

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

This is such a good suggestion, it makes me wish I was doing the project over again so I could use it. Thanks so much!

[@joeygunzilla6878]

I just Chuck up a ”gator grip bit" you know those universal sockets with the pins.. they fit over the eyes and hooks then you drill them in as if they're regular bolts

[@VE7BM]

Great video. I've been thinking of doing somewhat the same thing in my shop. Now I'm inspired. BTW, I subscribed to you yesterday and love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@BruceLyeg]

Nice job. Looks good.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thank you, Bruce!

[@JorgeblendzHTX]

Sir thank you!! Great video!!

[@zzzpip]

excellent, thanks for sharing.

[@barryroberts6470]

Great set up that for a workshop size like you have, I unfortunately have only a small shed which is ok for now. I use an expandable hose reel which does the trick for me, pull the hose out use my nail gun and retracts on its own, out of my way when done. Well Done on Your Run. Take Care, Barry (from England)

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Barry Roberts I like the hose reel like you have, and thought of getting one. I may yet do that. Thanks for watching and commenting, Barry!

[@davidtyndall8880]

A couple of tips if you don't mind. #1, don't pull your take off's from the bottom of your distribution line. This will fill up with condensate water and feed directly into your tools. Always have the Tee side outlet facing up, you will have to run your main line a little lower on the wall but you can easily find the studs. #2, always have your main distribution line sloping from it's starting point to the farthermost end where you will install a drip leg with a condensate drain valve. These simple steps will go a long way to reducing the effects of the water in your air system.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thank you, David. I have had some concern about condensation and have had in mind to do some reworking of the system. Your tips will be helpful; I appreciate it.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Neat! Good job.

[@sammyg3697]

I'm only 13 but I do this kind of stuff a lot and have to say that you did a good job on this

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thanks, Atlanteon Friend! It's good to get approval from an experienced source!

[@Rhosticks]

You sir are a genius! You definitely need a different compressor. I hope you got one by now. I recently picked up a Husky 30 gallon oil less compressor. It came with a dual outlet so I can attach 2 hose at once without using an adapter. It is not too loud. Yours is way louder for sure. I was pleased with the purchase. Good video man.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Dual outlet is nice, for sure. And I did get another one, yes. Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4bZc516gb-Ci9U

[@1927Scavengers]

I just got a 60 gallon husky pro. It was used but in great condition. I had to add a 220 plug which was easy. It also has a 3 way to run the lines. I was leaning towards per but your way seems logical and more stable. Thanks.

[@rebeccasherrod4966]

definitely easier than all the copper line and soldering. :) I might just go this route.

[@pinarellorider9023]

Awesome vid!!!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Thank you!

[@chemcody5119]

Great job! I feel you on the noisy compressor. I stuck 3 brads in the same spot one time because that thing cycled on and scared the piss out of me! :)

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Chem Cody I really wish there was a place to build an attachment outside the shop for the compressor and dust collector, but it would intrude onto my patio or driveway, so, no to that. Thanks for watching!

[@chemcody5119]

California Air makes a very quite compressor. That's high on my list.

[@grahammedellin1013]

Wood Tools Workshop just an idea of mine that worked fantastic, I got a free wine fridge that wasn’t cooling as much as he wanted. After seeing the California air tools cabinet for quiet operation I decided to mount the compressor pump/motor inside the fridge to silence the noise and hopefully cool the heat generated from the motor. Worked like a charm. Later I added 4 12v 5” computer fans to aid in the cooling, just had to drill holes in the floor of the fridge and back with baffles to aid In muffling. Adding the fans increased the noise generated but was crucial to the cooling. Also placing a compressor in a corner of a room or area will generate more noise than in the middle of a wall. Try using an old carpet rolled up Nd stood vertically to help with the noise and vibration. You will be amazed at the help it provides.

[@ardentelford2111]

I liked your video but I have one suggestion that I started to use on my air lines and garden hoses. I have SS Pex clamps of several different sizes and found that using them instead of worm gear clamps worked better for me. If you happen to already have the crimper you might try it sometime.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Interesting

[@scottfoster2487]

Great ideas. You do realize the red material on the HD fitting is pipe dope :) Awesome lay out . A person could run a groove in a 2x4 and lay the hose in ad cover it with a thin board to support and hised the hose.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Hey, that's an idea. I'd use screws to attach the thin board, so I could get to the hose without a lot of trouble if I had to do some maintenance.

[@1965ace]

Depending on CFM a refrigerator compressor with a large tank would be almost silent and adequate for most applications.

[@ravikanagasingam9473]

Thank you

[@NewShockerGuy]

You should add ball valves at the ends of the lines so you can drain the water that will be in your lines eventually.

[@lucianprescott8357]

I did something similar although I went full boat running lines. I wanted to get better at sweating copper pipes, so I ran 1/2 copper pipe throughout my garage and extended into my basement. It cost a lot more than the flexible tubing, however it is much more sturdy and is not prone to being pulled away from the wall and ceiling. I can't help but believe that constantly pulling on that coiled air hose from the ceiling will weaken the plastic anchor causing it to fail and the hose coming down. I took the time to find the studs and anchor the hangers to solid wood.

[@jimmysapien9961]

True

[@goldencamo64]

This guy is awesome!!!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Aw, shucks... :)

[@peterjones3371]

Sound proof air compressor

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

That would be awesome if I could!

[@willyzook]

I just bought my first oil air compressor. It's an older model Campbell Hausfeld 3.5 hp oil air compressor w/a 20 gallon tank. It is WAY QUIETER than my old one, which is a small Charge Air Pro 1.5 hp oil-less w/a 3 gallon tank. I've was told that the oil air compressors need time to warm up in colder seasons, but it beats the heck out of having to listen to that little oil-less one run constantly when I'm using my brad nailer/stapler. Plus, it's large enough to power my impact gun, air ratchet, cut-off tool, air up tires, or whatever else I need it for 🙂👍🏻

[@TairnKA]

Ah... , good video, nice and simple, I like it. :-) Thanks

[@yoasisgurdian8046]

Hey we’re you able to sound proof the air compressor?

[@pecan11]

man, i wish my bf was as good a handyman as you...lol

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Give him the link to this channel! kzbin.info/door/zzXKPzODiQ6kBxF9juN3GA

[@mannyfilmsinc]

where did you get the tees?? great video

[@mvm3897]

This was super helpful. I don't have a huge shop but I do need air in 2 locations. I build and paint scale models and statues for collectors and different manufactures. I need air in my paint room and also at my work bench. I just purchased California Tools 1.0 HP 5.5 gallon compressor and plan on adding another 5 gallon tank to it. Any idea of how much you spent on all your supplies to run the lines? Thanks.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

I got the connectors and various parts (except the hose itself) at Harbor Freight, where they are surprisingly inexpensive. I don't recall how much it was, but tally up how many you'll need of what, and compare prices. Brass tees were about $2 each, connectors were like $1 each, I think the shutoff valve was $4. And they have kits that contain most of what you'll need. I'm not advertising for Harbor Freight, understand, that's just where I got my parts.

[@tdg911]

hahaha im not a huge fan of music in these videos but this was intense lol. well done.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

"I made three trips to Harbor Freight..." Sounds like me and Bunnings. And damn but that compressor is loud. I'd be less inclined to enclose and sound-proof it and more inclined to take it outside and put it out of its misery! :D

[@job38four10]

Wonder how long the air line will last before they get all weather cracked and start leaking, and wha'd you say was the total feet of air hose used and cost? I'm sure it's a lot cheaper than black iron pipe and lot easier. Good video thanks for sharing.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Probably cheaper to replace them Pipe or PVC

[@artwayne757]

Great video! Now that time has past, is there anything you would do differently or add?

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Yes, one thing I would do, and will do when I turn my mind to it, is to have drain valves for condensation at various places along the layout. I can drain it by decoupling the hose at the tank and letting it drip out from that, but there are areas where it won't naturally drain toward the coupling.

[@diannesapp5984]

When I ran the pvc pipe around the shop at every down drop placed a tee then coupler with a valve so I could blow out the condensation. Florida the temperature is hot & humid 75% plus. I can make some kind of water. Plus the drain hose on the bottom of the tank which gets opened every time it’s used, amazing how much water it will produce in an afternoon, did I say it can produce some water?

[@user-ho6oo7jf1e]

If you want a quiet air compressor, check out those from California Air Tools.

[@olveramelinda]

If you are in florida I really need your help

[@magnepolden3344]

Hello, and greetings from Norway Nice job :) but to put the compressor in the corner with the dust collector - I belive you want clean air in your system, so why prefere a place where the compressors air filter are clogged rather fast?

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Hello, Magne! My idea is to locate those noisy items together in a corner and muffle them. Unlike my other power tools, I don't have to be standing by those when I use them, so I can put them out of the way and build an insulated wall around them. The air in my shop is generally filled with fine dust anyway, so I don't think there is that much difference by the dust collector.

[@originalfallinggirl]

You’ve got every dagyoung doodad on Earth.

[@tonybp965]

Thank you for your time and ideas. Consider me a subscriber.

[@logandillon5892]

The music in this is exhilarating

[@MadWilly66]

Great way to get air throughout the shop. Do you have a link to the air hose on HD's site? I'd love to get in on that deal, if its still available!!!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Chris Williams I went in-store in person. It was in their Specials section. It may have been just that one store. I know, I'm kicking myself for not buying all three.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

+Chris Williams I went in-store in person. It was in their Specials section. It may have been just that one store. I know, I'm kicking myself for not buying all three.

[@rosebleu1202]

Good

[@photokorinos]

well done!!!You need air compressor silencer box ...

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

True then, but not any more, Geronimo. Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4bZc516gb-Ci9U

[@mrtechnophile3483]

Might want a coalescing filter and water separator here and there. Compressed air can't hold all the moisture the incoming air has in it, once it cools down after being compressed. You are going to get condensation that your air tools and especially paint guns won't like.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Yes, that should have been part of the project from the beginning. It's on my to-do list. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@matthewking7252]

How often do you guys drain your Air tank

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Almost every day. I turn the compressor off at night, and by morning all the air has leaked out, so I drain it and start it up.

[@Jenuin]

Very nice. I will be doing this to my entire house and also making a video of it. (Other Channel)

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Great! I've subscribed so I'll be notified when it's up.

[@Jenuin]

My personal channel is just me talking. Nothing to fun my friend.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

I see. Is there another one, or will you create it when you're ready to post the video? :-)

[@Jenuin]

I will be doing it in about a month. Just trying to sell a few cars lol so I have room for new projects. The trans am is sold. Working on the marquis. But when I do the air lines for my shop I’ll be doing my house and shed where the compressor will be at home. It’s sound proof. But I’ll be uploading it to my garage channel. This is just a personal channel. Just my thoughts. Nothing you wanna subscribe to. But the other might have some information lol. Some... but when I do my video I’ll drop a link for ya.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Good deal, I'll watch for it. Look down in the comments to David Tyndall's post. He has some tips and suggestions that I am going to implement. You might want to keep them in mind as well.

[@sooriyajeyasooriyan7094]

வணக்கம் Thank you Have a grade idea...

[@michaelcurtis7822]

Where’s the oil and water filter and cooling loop ?

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Oh, those? They're on my OTHER compressed air rig. :-)

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

what do you do with the air compressor?

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

Mostly I blow sawdust off of my workspace and my clothes, but I also use a nail gun occasionally, and a spray painter. It's handy for getting wood chips out of the grooves on my CNC machine. And I have a connector by the door to run a hose out to my vehicles.

[@genelkonular2638]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@sahjadtanthouseneemkheda5074]

कहा पर है आपकी सोप एड्रेस बताये

[@allenmckinney9533]

The hoses was cheap because no matter what brand they are every orange pvc air hose will develop bubbles in the layers of the hose and bust. So keep some repair it's on hand.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Dem sexy shorts & jungle music had me tripping

[@joeygunzilla6878]

I'd also put that compressor outside.. build an enclosure something watertight

[@condor5635]

Joey GunZiLLa - better option is to stay away from oilless compressors which are so dang loud. If you can buy a nicer oil compressor which is much quieter. Great work on this job. I have always had this as a 'project' but never seem to find the time!

[@joeygunzilla6878]

@@condor5635 I've got the Makita mac5200 it's an oiled compressor and it's TERRIBLY LOUD! it's really compact Yet packs a big punch! 6.5 CFM only 5.6 gallon 3hp big bore engine. I love it but boy is it loud! I also really need to get something like this done.i also want to setup an air station, complete with.. extra air tank, dryer, drain, filter, etc..

[@condor5635]

Joey GunZiLLa - I meant more traditional cast iron oiled 20 gallon or more compressors. Funny your Makita is marketed as quiet!!

[@joeygunzilla6878]

@@condor5635 yeah I remember it saying that on the display a while back LoL! I think I remember it being much quieter than it is now. I do get to use it a while lot more lately. I spent a nice penny on it I should have just bit the bullet and purchased something nice and big. I'd really like something at least 10-15cfm now that I've started doing some auto work around my shop I could really use it.

[@stringfellowhawk4843]

Stay busy dude. I bought a California Air Tools compressor for the wife. $155 and it's almost as quiet as the ones for $1000. Look into it man.

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@javiph22]

Would u come to my shop and do that? 😊 lol

[@TF856]

Would it have been cheaper to use PVC pipe to run along the walls and ceiling with conduit straps or metal plumbers tape. Using wall mounted pipe fitting at distribution points would look better but would have taken a little longer. Sometimes the quick-and-dirty method is the best option. This video was a good example of how to get something done quickly.

[@BruceLyeg]

PVC pipe is unsafe for air lines. Google it to see why it's a bad idea. Basically when it breaks it shatters and becomes shrapnel.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Bruce L. A buddy of mine runs pvc in his shop and he runs 150-200psi through it. The trick is to make sure each joint is glued properly so it can handle the pressure. The bigger the pipe the less pressure it can handle. My buddy is using 3/4" pvc and it's rated 480psi @ 70F.

[@BruceLyeg]

That 480psi rating is for liquids and not air. That's why they pressure test vessels using water and not air. If something full of water bursts it just leaks water. If something full of air bursts it turns the object (in this case, very brittle PVC) into deadly shrapnel. Google it and you'll see numerous examples of why it's a bad idea to use PVC for air lines. Your buddy's might be fine until it isn't.

[@dmbright19]

work in the industry, have seen first hand when someone used PVC and it splintered and shattered everywhere, lucky no one was hurt, also if someone knocks/hits it. if you use PVC as air line to save a few dollars your crazy!!

[@larryfine4498]

Bruce L. I run PVC in my shop rated at 600 PSI. My buddy runs a professional shop. All air lines are PVC. In 25+ years, NEVER burst a line. Those air lines are rated much less than PVC.

[@WhatAmIGonnaGet]

If you just but a BOX over the air pump, it is a whole lot less distracting and annoying. Staple a bunch of old towels or curtains to the inside of anything, wood, plastic, whatever.

[@garretr4488]

if you just use air to blow off dust and stuff with the blow guns this will work fine but trying to run any kind of air tools and all that hose length will become extremely noticeable with all the pressure and air flow loss, but good job on the install

[@mattneal6851]

Won’t last ten minutes with those jubilee clip connections.Ssssssssssssssssssss is what your gonna be hearing

[@donaldhewitt100]

Why ... you lost so much air pressure which something you barely had in the first place with compressor .. normally you don’t do this except with 60 gallons or bigger .. because you can run inch pipe around the shop and not really lose that much pressure ..

[@selfsameday7448]

Waa la

[@hitechespresso]

SUPER POS compressor!

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

It gets the job done. One day I'll replace it with bigger-better, but it's not high on the priority list. I wear hearing protection in the shop anyway.

[@allyoop8879]

Why the annoying sound effects?

[@tempest411]

I don't get it. Copper line would be neater and more professional looking.

[@jimmysapien9961]

More expensive to