Howdy, At this time, I don't really have any good pics of the compressor in place on the tramper. I'll be putting the compressor in place quite soon - and...

... in ... process :) . ... Did ya consider running it off the shaft the alternators were on? It might be a little fast, but manageable with a pulley....

That thought had occurred to me, but the compressor would be operating for a greatly extended period of time. In order to ensure that it would not wear out...

... Perhaps look into the approach of that used by air conditioning compressors use in cars.. (e.g. a late model GM sport utility for certain.) There is an...

That sounds like the way to go. Initially, I used the air conditioning compressor that came with the engine. The pressure switch operated the clutch - and the...

... charm. ... I ... like ... all ... for ... Just redid my login.. (formerly bcstboy) I think the clutch is the way to go. Its compact, can literally attach...

Howdy 'Metalburner26', formerly 'bcstboy', Thanks kindly for the good ideas. This is the sort of input that always enhances a project beyond its former scope. ...

... try ... Well that might just be easier to construct. 15 HP is around that of a riding lawn mower engine and usually those are pretty compact and self...

I suspect that a small elephant, might be lighter than my present setup hehe. The 'MiniTramp', would be a handy little fella that could be manhandled by a...

... Well, development platforms aren't always the swiftest things around. I think yours is quite impressive for what it does.. ... Coleman Powermate makes...

... Thanks Kindly. I find myself adding little bits, here and there, to make this project more useful. It now has a steering yolk, and a seat. This allows the...

... air ... air ... quite ... 100% ... celcius. Steve, Air Carbon Arc Gouging would be really fun to be able to do. The only time I've been allowed near it...

Howdy Metalburner26, Yep, grinding a lump of steel is alright, but blasting it half way across the road - now that's REAL fun :) . I used to live near the...

... quickly :) You're lucky you were allowed back in the house. That's grounds for banishment in the eyes of many family members.. ... these ... Much safer...

... for ... Hehe, lucky for me - I owned that house :) . What was better, I was about to demolish - and rebuild that part of the house anyway.. ... Yeah,...

... high ... Mr amptramp knows what volts like that feel like because he lifted the brushes on my biggest windmill by hand while it was spinning, and got some...

Gidday - Windy Weefee, Yeah, that windmill of yours - tried to electrocute me. The bright flash, the sheer agony, nearly falling from the tower..... But that's...