Sounds awesome.
Is it a screw compressor for that coin?
Sounds awesome.
Is it a screw compressor for that coin?
Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.
Yep. I just ordered it about an hour ago. It's an Atlas Copco GX11. 15hp, 52cfm @ 132psi. Screw type with a line dryer and filters part of the machine, though I'm probably going to add a second set of filters after the machine just to be sure. I really don't need a compressor that size at the moment, but when the time comes for the CNC to be purchased, that thing needs 16cfm of clean, cool, dry air on it's own. That's basically taking a 1/4 hose and knocking the end off of it and just letting it howl. It's just the first part of the puzzle for making the CNC happen.
I'm sure you've been talking with your accountant about what you can take out of the project based on business investment via accelerated depreciation on the tax end, too... (if that's still available, at least)
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
For a Section 179 deduction--I believe you would have to be in posession of the air compressor before year end. Secton 179 was extended for 5-years early this year.
I have a 50hp atlas copco. It's a bit bigger than I need, OK a lot, but it doesn't cost me anything extra to start it. Nice compressors, I believe their main office is right near me.
I have a couple 112.5kva transformers humming away inside my shop. The noise keeps me company and that corner warm.
I figured a 10hp would work for me, but didn't leave much room for growth. Or I should say, if things go the way I want them to, 10hp would rapidly become inadequate.
How big of a shop are you running? That's a lot of 230/120 juice assuming everything you can put on 480v is on 480v. If it weren't for my widebelt I could've easily gotten away with a 75kva transformer to run all of the single phase stuff, 120v, and the 208v 3ph equipment that isn't cost effective to switch over.
I always go off of when I've paid for things. But you're probably correct that you have to have it physically in hand. The compressor won't be paid for this year anyways, they're going to just send me an invoice at some point. Probably when it ships. I usually run equipment purchases on as short a schedule as possible for depreciation. I wish I could've spent more this year, but I still spent about $30k on tools. Last year I went a little nuts and spent $55k. I don't like giving money to the government if I don't have to!
I have 5500 sqft at the moment. 40x140
I brought in 400 amps of 480v into my space. Building I am in is 40k sqft, was built as a carriage factory in the late 1800's. It has 1600a 480/277v.
I may end up buying the place in a couple more years.
I have buss duct for all my 240v 3phase stuff, several runs of 480v for a handful of things. I have a couple moulders that need set up soon as well, one is 480v.
Last edited by Darcy Warner; 12-30-2016 at 9:21 AM.
A brief summary of what has happened in the last couple of weeks on my building:
1. Nothing....
The weather has been complete crap, so the carpenters haven't been too excited about working outdoors hanging siding. Hopefully next week they'll get rolling on it. The forecast is looking decent(ish)
It's probably no solace to you, but that post made me look up and laugh.
-Lud
It was more of - I leaned back in my seat and tilted my head. It wasn't just my eyeballs. Like prepping for a good hearty belly laugh.
-Lud
OK, Martin, not to bust your chops or anything, but we haven't gotten an update in a while. I know its been cold up there. Any new pictures or information on the build?
Bust away, I've been slacking.
I didn't get up there this evening after work, but at lunch time they were cutting in the last few windows on the east wall. Most of the wainscoting is on. Soffit and facia is pretty much done. I think all the overhead doors are flashed on the jambs. Each window and door, (passage and over head), has a pair of batten strips running up each side, plus a few out in the field of the wall to break up things visually.
They are jumping around a bunch... Not sure why. I think they're just kinda doing busy work since the cap for the wainescoting isn't on site up until today. The lumber yard dropped the ball on that one.
4-8" of snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Our weathermen are liars, but I'm sure it'll be just enough to create grief. Doing siding while ice cold water drips on you constantly is beyond unpleasant. It's like volunteering to be water boarded, but with a nail gun in your hand.