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>As a matter of fact, I have.
>
>Many years ago, an individual decided that paint compressors were too
>expensive.  He knew what he was doing, and made one himself.  Some time
>later, the homemade paint compressor, on which he had saved a few hundred
>dollars over purchase price, exploded.  He did not survive the experience.
>

>Moral of the story:  For some things, paying a high-dollar price tag
>up-front may, in the long run, be the most economical way to do it.
>

Spare me the irrelevent third hand stories, please. I don't recall
mentioning paint sprayers anyway.
What is your point - that no one should ever make or modify anything for
themselves? That anything that doesn't originate in a factory and have a
great big price tag on it is inherently lethal? Someone builds the Haskel,
you know. They don't just appear - that is to say, human beings are capable
of such things.
Sure, anytime you decide to build something yourself you take upon yourself
a responsibility for your own safety, and you better be willing to do
things right. In that sense, its a little like diving, isn't it? You
analyse your capabilities, balance risk against reward, and make your
choice. Some people misjudge and screw up big, but we don't use that as a
reason to tell everyone else they shouldn't do it.
In this case, it's a simple matter to use components rated for the
pressures they will encounter. Cuts down on the need for complex
calculations, crossed fingers or prayer.
So the matter is still on the table. Anyone else need a $200 booster pump?
Ideas, please.

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