Was this a Bad Idea? Workshop air system .. Upgrade?

[@RookieLock]

We miss you Steve.

[@mikesargent8709]

We miss you in the shop! How about a quick video letting us know what has been happening to keep you away so long.

[@matambale]

You are greatly missed, Steve. Hope things are fine with you and the ever-increasing Summers family.

[@yambo59]

Seeing less and less of Steve, hope were not losing him --

[@BossmanEight]

I see that I'm not the only person looking for and worried about Steve.

[@ralphhowes]

Miss you Steve. Much love to you and your family.

[@rickdavies1965]

Miss you Steve. Hope all is well with you and your family. Can't wait until you post a new video. 🙏🙏

[@TomokosEnterprize]

I was just catcking up on some older posts of yours. Always a fun thing to do. We are sure missing you these days my dear friend.

[@trevelynbrown4444]

I miss Steve . With all the current events . I need some down to earth Steve .

[@robbymagen2]

Steve this is Bob in Australia I hope you and family are well, miss your videos take care

[@gutsngorrrr]

Hi Steve, We're assuming family life etc is busy and we hope you and the family are all well. Look forward to seeing you back in the shop when you can.

[@brianmegagorgeous]

Hope all is well with you STEVE miss your videos, I'm sure I speak for everyone hope to see you soon all the best from the UK

[@johnhearn4622]

You and your family are in my prayers. Hang in there Steve, you're a good man.

[@walterjoncas12]

Like so many others, I miss your videos. Makes us think something is happening that is not good. Can you check in and just let us know what is up?

[@michaela.palumbo9954]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hope to see you soon.🙏🙏🙏!

[@brettstitt7889]

Really enjoyed your content. Would like to know you are ok. All the best.

[@1320pass]

Steve, check in when you can. I miss the Saturday morning vidjas! 🤙 Hope all is well.

[@mudnducs]

Hope you and family came thru flood OK. east TN

[@robertbell8035]

Hope he is ok

[@TimTurner115]

Hope everything and everyone is well. We miss y'all. Love to all.

[@Convict78]

Steve, we miss you.. Please come back! 🙏

[@RonCarr-ur8my]

Steve WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN WE MISS YOU !!!

[@8374570]

Seeing a lot less of Steve, hope all is well in the family and look forward to your return. I have always enjoyed your videos

[@TsunauticusIV]

Hope y’all are doing ok

[@pforbom1844]

Hope all is well with you and your family. 🇨🇦

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Hi Steve, it’s been a while, I trust all is well with you and family. Wishing you all the best. Regards Paul Buckberry UK

[@markfoster6110]

Oh Steve hope you are ok .hi from the land down under .. getting a bit worried about you and your family take care

[@greybeard3759]

Steve, we were here when you needed help with the shop and machines. Is there nothing we can do to help you back now?

[@KALGSO]

Steve are you ok let’s see some proof of life!!!

[@johnlennon335]

I sure do miss your videos. I hope that everything will go well for you and you can get back to your regular routine.

[@joshuahill5316]

It is so good to see you guys back. We have missed you.

[@morbid6six6]

I know you said somethings are happening, I hope everything, and everyone are well. You are missed. I hope you, and the family are safe

[@davidmiskinis3032]

As an FYI, if you are using a "name brand", quality, "standard projection", off-the-shelf taper pipe tap, the tapping depth is approx. 12 threads back. During manufacture, we (in this case GTD) thread a ring onto the tap to size it. The large end face of the ring represents the top of the tapped hole and the "12 thread" location. If you happen to cut off the front end to shorten it (Short Projection for shallow applications), it's approx. 5 threads from the back.

[@Hoaxer51]

Thanks, that’s handy to know.

[@jamesmoore6146]

It was nice seeing you at the Hot Rod Power Tour, thanks stopping and seeing if you could be any help when I was replacing my fuel pump at the speedway.

[@SteveSummers]

No problem bud, I'm always glad to help if I can. 🙂👍

[@Turbo-Drew]

Hi Guys Hoping Life is Being Kind etc Miss you all woofers too regards from Uk

[@johnfriend240]

Where are you Steve, we miss you? Hope everything is OK with the Summers Family!

[@jonbracken9394]

Good morning Steve, great to see you posting a new video. Hope everyone is doing good. Keep them coming, thanks!

[@criggie]

Trick for working in a hot ceiling space, do your work early in the morning where possible. Or leave it till winter :)

[@Hoaxer51]

I always had a list of winter work lined up and ready to go!

[@UpLateGeek]

So thoughtful of you to put up a new house for your fine feathered friends!

[@shephusted2714]

more projects - yes!

[@greglaroche1753]

Don’t forget if the hose is not rated for low temperatures, it could be difficult to unroll or even crack. Thanks for the video.

[@jonrbryan]

When I have to crawl into the tight space in the attic, besides nearly stroking out, one of those roofing nails always seems to get me. Some people never learn.

[@bufordtjustice4362]

Make or find a cap to cover the end of the quick connect. I know from experience that the ends of air tools and quick connects are a dirt dobber's dream come true...

[@christianmccollum1028]

I keep all my air tools hung in a little metal wall cabinet with closed doors for this very reason. Texas dirt dobbers are no joke!

[@tonybell1597]

“My shop… my rules!…” 😂😂😂👍… as it should be! Good to see you again Steve…

[@JimWhitaker]

As for birds or wasps, how about gluing some of that flexible brush strip to block the opening around the hose?

[@VintageStuff]

Steve, I love the idea of the outdoor hose reel. But a couple of things I want to let you know from experience. First, in cold weather, the o-rings in those reels seem to shrink and cause an air leak. Secondly, I highly recommend adding shutoffs and/or a quick disconnect just ahead of your hose reel. That way if it ever starts leaking or you want to change it out, you can isolate it without having to depressurize your whole air system.

[@ww321]

"I want an air hose outside my shop, OK!" Lol. Me too, I still need to install the air lines first.

[@PSUK]

Hi everybody! From Dorset, UK 🙌

[@SteveSummers]

Good morning 😁

[@Hoaxer51]

Hello everyone from Northern Ohio, U.S.A.!

[@chrisboek2346]

We miss u an ur family sir please be safe an take care of yourself and know that what ever trials u an ur family r dealing with god doesn't give u more than u can handle again miss yall and be safe sir

[@cstuewe]

I would get some of that spray paint that's made to bond to plastic and blast that neon green into a black color. That would go a long way to making it disappear against the shop.

[@SteveSummers]

Yeah, that green has to go😁

[@richrobertson3728]

Hey Steve miss your videos Hope everything is well with your family hope to see you soon God bless

[@mdvener]

Just a GREAT Saturday morning. Nicely done. Have a good Memorial Weekend.

[@garybeasley4885]

For that outside reel you should make a stopper that fits the opening closely to keep the critters out.

[@lw4609]

Hey Steve, where you at man hadn’t seen you in three months. Hope everything’s OK.

[@Videowatcher2.0]

When you part off first the tool run in reverse ,try it

[@TomokosEnterprize]

WooHoo. Our Steve is back again. Hi bud. Any time you make these upgrades to the shop you are investing in your self. Anything that saves time automatically pays for itself. This whole project has benifited yourself and family. Remember the day tou desided to fix a building that for all pourposes should have been taken and starting from scratch ? Go back and have a walk down memory lane. The videos tell it all my friend. Take care eh.

[@maxatherelaxer]

Steve i started watching your channel during the shed rebuild. So when you were placing the outdoor hose reel high above i thought you were mad. Then kicked myself given the sliding doors. I should have known better ;-) Keep up the good work mate, I lived in Cincinatti in the early 2000's and loved the difference between Kentucky and Ohio ( My preference was Kentucky) it was much more like Australia!

[@watershedwonders1744]

You know it makes a guys Saturday wjem he goes a scrolling and and nptices Steve, standing in the shop, looking back at him. Glad to see ya, best regards

[@mikeburton7077]

When l built my 3000sq ft workshop l had 4 outside outlets fitted, a worthwhile job .

[@phildunne2632]

Totally agree no point in havin all those bought & paid for machine tools just to go & buy fittings from the store!😮

[@torque350hp]

Any time I want to over work my core muscles I also do those tasks that require crawling in the attic, stretching out awkwardly on the support beams. 😁

[@KALGSO]

STEVE WTF YOU ALIVE I MISS YOU!!!

[@camz8755]

Hi Steve, love your enthusiasm for getting the job done.

[@paulharris9434]

Good to watch another from Steve, thanks from Australia

[@JamesJohnson-cn1pf]

Were you at Steve, missing your content!

[@ronwhite6719]

Nice work Steve. I need the link for that airline system for my "new wood shop". Talk soon buddy.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Nothing better the brazing up a quick fitting and not having to always go to the store..feels great to make those small victories..hope all is well in your world brother.. hello from Wisconsin

[@1320pass]

Been wanting a reel outside for way too long now. I like the perimeter air setup with drops too. 👍

[@hydroy1]

Too fancy for me, I still got my hose rolled up by hand rolled up on the wall inside and another hose outside rolled up with a disconnect sealed off through the wall Kiss (keep it simple sam) Them automatic reels seem to always screw up with age.

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

So pleased to see you creating videos again! Love my DeWalt Cordless Tools! Thanks for today's content Steve!

[@mkidd8806]

Steve with all due respect for your dedicated fan base you should give some form of reason for no updates, new content. A simple statement such as NO further videos until further notice would be respectable. Much ❤ and prayers for your entire family. Thanks

[@philhermetic]

I have found, as I am sure you have too, that a substantial amount of shop time is spent improving the shop! All good fun, enjoyed watching that Steve! Phil, UK

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yep. Constantly evolving.

[@Hoaxer51]

That’s one of the things I really enjoy is Improvments around the shop, organizing, upgrading, doing the things I keep thinking about and finally getting around to doing it!

[@SteveSummers]

@hilltopmachineworks2131 You have done a lot this past year.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@SteveSummers Thanks Steve. It has been quite the journey to get back on my feet.

[@benpeterson9835]

Please never bring us into the attic EVER again. Felt like we were escaping Shawshank 😅. Good to see ya again Steve love the work

[@halfstep67]

I have 3 hose reels, 2 inside the shop and 1 outside under the eave. Having outside air is nice.

[@blitzkrueg07]

I like to use the loctite Hydraulic sealant for pipes works great and never leak.

[@Hoaxer51]

Holy Cow, I just looked at Amazon for that and it’s expensive! I don’t use a lot anymore so I might have to some, it easier to pay a little more that have to tear something apart because one joints leaking.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

I've been wondering when you were going to do that job sense you installed the air line system in your shop ? Finally ! Good job, it will be very useful and convenient too ! ! !

[@dgoode-ys3nx]

I always enjoy the Great tight shots in the ATTIC. For all the fans that think this stuff is just a walk in the park. Good to see you again, All the best to the Summers family, stay safe. :)> 🐸

[@SteveSummers]

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[@samrodian919]

Nice to see you back Steve, I hope all is well with your family. The outside reel makes a great deal of sense, especially upgrading to a better reel for the inside. Boy did you look sweaty up in the roof ! No joke at all by the look of it mate. Cheers from England, Sam

[@Niticess]

Hey Steve I highly recommend that you sleeve the hose end on the outside from the sun or you will be replacing that hose often. Sorry to hear that life has given you some shit sandwiches too it makes you appreciate the good times when you have them. Keep up the good work and God bless.

[@christoph72761]

That attic corner gives me a claustrophobic episode just watching the video 🤪 Nicely done and an addition that just makes sense.

[@aaronbuildsa]

Attic Steve.. "If I get heatstroke, can you guys carry me back down?" made me chuckle :) As a very un-limber, overweight guy though, my brain couldn't quite comprehend how you hopped up on the top of those cabinets like it was nothing to do the leak check!

[@the_hate_inside1085]

Gas stations still supply air here in Sweden, but often you have to go inside the station to borrow the tire pressure gauge, as they tend to get stolen...

[@Proverbhouse]

I don't remember what you have for a dryer on your air system. I am praying that it is a good one. Here in Nebraska I have problems with water freezing in hose reels in the winter. I too am concerned with the potential for bird and insect interference. I have and use 2 of the enclosed air reels and I would prefer to have open reel style reels. I have had insect problems with my reels in the past. Thank you for the contribution that you give to the machining community. I look forward to each of your videos. May God bless you and your family.

[@jonathangriffin1120]

Hi Steve, All The Best from Somerset

[@kendavis8046]

Nice project, start to finish! Thanks, Steve.

[@CraigLYoung]

Morning Steve 😅 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SteveSummers]

Good to see you buddy

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Good job Steve. It gets hot up there, I did a burglar alarm once and I nearly cooked myself, was up there for hours!

[@vizibug]

ive got that same bit set, with the little ratchet and extension, great under dash and tight spots...

[@Hoaxer51]

I’ve got the exact same one and I use it a lot, more than I thought I would. If you have a tough screw to get out, you can really put some torque on it using that little ratchet. I’ve got a set of adapters for my 1/4” drive Dewalt that has hex head to 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” drive so I can use about any tool or extension with it. I haven’t used the 1/2” but it’s there if I get in a tight spot.

[@nolongeraplanet3620]

That as fun! Nice episode.

[@TrapDoorWoodworks]

Great job Steve! I am just installing my compressor right now. I want an outdoor capability just so I can work outdoors in the summer, but like you, I can't leave the door open because of the humidity (and heat!). I'm leaning towards just having a coil of hose near the door, and a chuck outside because of the same issues you mentioned. We would have hornets in the summer and Asian beetles in the fall filling-up and enclosed unit, and the sun would destroy the rubber pretty quick on an open unit. I will be curious to see what makes a home in your unit. here, a mud dauber would fill up the chuck right away, and I plan to cover mine

[@billyhaddock5540]

Steve, great engineering job setting-up ur new air reel system. looks good..

[@Mi_vida_loco]

We want to see more of that old red geo metro

[@CMunch827]

Great Idea Steve & love the machining that went along with it. You are correct about the look though. On the corner under the side overhang would be where I would have moved it after placing it where you did. I always do it better the 2nd time around :)) Just ask my wife!!

[@Uncleroger1225]

Hey, its Saturday, Steve and Grits! Good to see you back! I had to change out a similar hose real. Good tips on the fittings, Thanks and God Bless!

[@SteveSummers]

Good to see you as well buddy

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

You may want to seal up the hole for the air line coming through the outside wall to keep wasps from nesting in your attic.

[@fooddude9921]

Hey Steve, one thing you may want to do is have something to secure that outside hose reel so it doesn't go banging itself against the wall during a windy storm. I could see not only the unit getting destroyed, but also the airline getting pinched. Great vid - I really enjoy shop upgrades.

[@benstrait333]

Makes sense to me. Make it your own, my friend! Your shop needs to meet YOUR needs 🙂

[@lepompier132]

It has been a long time since I got a video suggestion from your channel. About this video. Hope you caulk around the pipe outside and inside in order to prevent bug building a nest up there.

[@EVguru]

My shop air system has a solenoid valve (oversized to not affect flow) between the compressor tank and the pipework, activated by an illuminated switch just inside the door. That way the compressor can stay on all the time, but I'm not going to burn out the compressor if there was a failure in the pipework. That outside hose reel is asking to fail at some point. I'd fit a solenoid inline with the reel if nothing else. A pullcord switch could then be used to turn it on and off. Combine it with an outside light and you have a perfect combination for airing up a tyre after dark.

[@BleuJurassic]

Most people don't take the fitting off the air hose then put it through the wall it makes a much smaller hole! easer to seal.