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The WOOD Magazine Compressed Air Work Station plan is for a mobile caddy that keeps a small air compressor and pneumatic-tool supplies together. The public listing gives finished dimensions of 28 inches deep × 27 inches wide × 42 inches high and describes a build using one sheet of plywood and dimensional-lumber scraps.
What the plan builds
The project is a ready-to-roll storage caddy intended to organize a small compressor, hose, nailers, fasteners, and other accessories. Its purpose is to keep commonly used pneumatic equipment in one mobile unit rather than spread across the shop.
WOOD Magazine’s plan listing describes the project and its overall dimensions.
Dimensions and workshop fit
| Measurement | Plan listing |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28 inches |
| Width | 27 inches |
| Height | 42 inches |
These are the listed overall dimensions, not a guarantee that a particular compressor will fit. Before building, compare your compressor’s footprint and height with the available space in the plan, and account for hose routing and access to controls. The public listing does not identify compatibility with specific compressor models.
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Materials and details to confirm
The listing gives a high-level material premise: one sheet of plywood and dimensional-lumber scraps. It does not specify plywood grade or thickness, lumber dimensions, a full cut list, or hardware quantities. Use the downloadable plan for those construction details rather than estimating from the summary listing.
- Confirm the compressor and accessory dimensions you need the caddy to hold.
- Check the full plan for exact stock sizes, cuts, and hardware before purchasing materials.
- Ensure the completed unit can move through your shop’s aisles and doorways.
Publication and plan listing context
The plan was featured in WOOD Issue 190, dated May 2009. Its listing says the page was updated January 16, 2024; that is the page’s update date, not evidence that the plan itself was revised then.
Rank #2
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WOOD Store also names “Compressed Air Work Station” as product DP-00613a in its Shop Project Super Bundle, a collection listing 25 workshop project downloads. That collection entry confirms the plan is included in the bundle listing, but does not establish its availability in every market.
Quick Recap
Best Value
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Rank #4
- PRECISE SWITCH RANGE: Automatically activates at 90 PSI and stops at 120 PSI for stable compressor control.
- STANDARD THREAD TYPE: Built with G1/4 BSP joints, not compatible with NPT-threaded compressors.
- STURDY METAL HOUSING: Reinforced ABS cover with iron fittings provides corrosion resistance and long operation life.
- EASY DEVICE CONNECTION: Pre-assembled dual gauges and regulator ready for quick tool installation.
- FOR MULTIPLE USES: Perfect for workshops, garages, and pneumatic equipment setups up to 175 PSI.
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