Or how a few dollars spent can cost a few weeks.
First the bargains,
$5.00
$4.00
$4.00 1/2 in air coupling and a few mating adapters @ 0.50 ea
Let everything gather dust for a year.
Tap the adapter for 1/2 - 13 and the threaded rod 5/16 - 20
Assemble with some flux and silver solder bits, then heat to fuse everything.
Rummage through inventory for suitable materials and machine an adapter for the female coupling.
Heat shrink a 1/2 inch socket and further secure with set screws
After more machining and fussing, you end up with this.
First the bargains,
$5.00
$4.00
$4.00 1/2 in air coupling and a few mating adapters @ 0.50 ea
Let everything gather dust for a year.
Tap the adapter for 1/2 - 13 and the threaded rod 5/16 - 20
Assemble with some flux and silver solder bits, then heat to fuse everything.
Rummage through inventory for suitable materials and machine an adapter for the female coupling.
Heat shrink a 1/2 inch socket and further secure with set screws
After more machining and fussing, you end up with this.
