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 The requirements for the compressor are: The requirements for the compressor are:
  
-  * Air pressure of 70 PSI (in the spec sheet this is written as [[http://​www.wolframalpha.com/​input/?​i=0.5+MPa|0.5 MPa (Mega Pascals)]]+  * Air pressure of 70 PSI (in the spec sheet this is written as [[http://​www.wolframalpha.com/​input/?​i=0.5+MPa|0.5 MPa (Mega Pascals)]] ​**note we ended up needing 85 PSI**
   * Air volume capability of 2-3 CFM (60-80 Liters/min)   * Air volume capability of 2-3 CFM (60-80 Liters/min)
   * Clean, dry air - this means you'll want a compressor that is oil-free and comes with a moisture/​particle filter.   * Clean, dry air - this means you'll want a compressor that is oil-free and comes with a moisture/​particle filter.
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 There are likely multiple good companies that sell compressors. We aren't compressor-experts so likely there are better options, if you know any, simply add them below! There are likely multiple good companies that sell compressors. We aren't compressor-experts so likely there are better options, if you know any, simply add them below!
  
-First, we looked at what the MDC distributor suggested! [[http://​www.manncorp.com/​air-compressors/​panther/​|Manncorp suggests the "​Panther PC106" for $2400]] This machine is almost certainly drop-shipped direct from Werther, the US distributor of the "​PC106"​ ({{:​accessories:​pc106.pdf|PC106 Datasheet}}). We got a quote for the compressor of $1500. Freight was another $150 or so as its rather heavy and they don't ship via UPS.+First, we looked at what the MDC distributor suggested! [[http://​www.manncorp.com/​air-compressors/​panther/​|Manncorp suggests the "​Panther PC106" for $2400]] This machine is almost certainly drop-shipped direct from Werther, the US distributor of the "​PC106"​ ({{:​accessories:​pc106.pdf|PC106 Datasheet}}). We got a direct ​quote from Werther ​for the compressor of $1500. Freight was another $150 or so as its rather heavy and they don't ship via UPS. So we went with that.
  
-The PC106 is actually the "​Compact 106" from [[http://​www.fiac.it/​main_eng.asp|FIAC,​ an Italian manufacturer]]. Their USA distributor is [[http://​www.werther.com|Werther]] International. So basically, ​$500 compressor is sold to Werther for $800 who sells it for $1500 to Manncorp who sells it to you for $2400. Yay middlemen! :)+The PC106 is actually the "​Compact 106" from [[http://​www.fiac.it/​main_eng.asp|FIAC,​ an Italian manufacturer]]. Their USA distributor is [[http://​www.werther.com|Werther]] International. So basically, ​FIAC manufactures the compressor for $500, it'​s ​sold to Werther for $800 who sells it for $1500 to Manncorp who sells it to you for $2400. Yay middlemen! :)
  
 [[http://​www.werther.com|Werther]] has a few oil-free compressors they sell that will do the job, [[http://​www.werther.com/​products/​Oil-Free-Compressors/​ProductList.html?​search=1&​strCriteria=0&​HCatid=5&​strSearch=category&​cboSelCategory=5&​category=5&​va=1| so check the list of "Oil free compressors"​]]. ​ [[http://​www.werther.com|Werther]] has a few oil-free compressors they sell that will do the job, [[http://​www.werther.com/​products/​Oil-Free-Compressors/​ProductList.html?​search=1&​strCriteria=0&​HCatid=5&​strSearch=category&​cboSelCategory=5&​category=5&​va=1| so check the list of "Oil free compressors"​]]. ​
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 The PC106 has a 1/4" NPT female connection. Check with the compressor manufacturer before buying the fitting, as compressors vary in their outlet size and gender. Note that 1/4" NPT is pretty common for American-sold compressors,​ and measures 1/2" in diameter (which is a little confusing at first). The tubing uses "push to connect"​ which is a black plastic with stainless steel teeth inside. We got our 8mm push-to-connect / male 1/4" NPT at [[http://​www.mcmaster.com|mcmaster carr]], part #5225K715 for about $5 each.  The PC106 has a 1/4" NPT female connection. Check with the compressor manufacturer before buying the fitting, as compressors vary in their outlet size and gender. Note that 1/4" NPT is pretty common for American-sold compressors,​ and measures 1/2" in diameter (which is a little confusing at first). The tubing uses "push to connect"​ which is a black plastic with stainless steel teeth inside. We got our 8mm push-to-connect / male 1/4" NPT at [[http://​www.mcmaster.com|mcmaster carr]], part #5225K715 for about $5 each. 
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 +This is the fitting
  
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 +It screws onto the compessor, with a little help of a spanner. There is threadlock on the fitting to keep it leak-free.
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 +Then push the 8mm tubing in to lock in place!
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 ===== Machine table ===== ===== Machine table =====
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 So you have a machine, but you can't just operate it on the floor! You'll need a table of some sort to set it onto! This keeps the machine at easy-reach, gives you more storage, and can make moving it easier. So you have a machine, but you can't just operate it on the floor! You'll need a table of some sort to set it onto! This keeps the machine at easy-reach, gives you more storage, and can make moving it easier.
  
-The MDC 7722 is 30" x 30" which makes it a little annoying to find a good table. Most worktables are 2' wide. We ended up going with a stainless steel kitchen work table. These are available in nearly any size, and are not unreasonably priced. We got [[http://​www.advancetabco.com/​|Advance Tabco]] model AG-300 / [[http://​www.kclcutsheets.com/​PDF/​AD/​economy_worktables.pdf|ELAG-300]] which is 36" high and 30"​x30"​ stainless steel top, with plastic rubber feet. Its pretty easy to move around and solidly made.  +The MDC 7722 is 30" x 30" which makes it a little annoying to find a good table. Most worktables are 2' wide. We ended up going with a stainless steel kitchen work table. These are available in nearly any size, and are not unreasonably priced. We got [[http://​www.advancetabco.com/​|Advance Tabco]] model AG-300 / [[http://​www.kclcutsheets.com/​PDF/​AD/​economy_worktables.pdf|ELAG-300]] which is 36" high and 30"​x30"​ stainless steel top, with plastic rubber feet. Its pretty easy to move around and solidly made. We paid $320 w/freight from [[http://​www.atlantafixture.com/​Detail.aspx?​ItemId=401668&​S=1|Atlanta Fixture]], but of course it is drop-shipped direct from Advance Tabco, our came via UPS ground.
  
 They look kinda like this (the -300 is square-top of course) They look kinda like this (the -300 is square-top of course)
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