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- Sep 9, 2014
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Today I was drilling and tapping some holes in my mini mill for a DRO setup. While doing so I was using a can of compressed air, the kind they clean off computer keyboards with. It occurred to me that many newbies may not be aware of the many uses for it in the shop. I primarily use it for clearing or cleaning small projects where firing up my big compressor wouldn't be either practical or economical. I find it most useful when blowing chips out of blind holes. The tiny tube fits inside most of the holes I drill and tap much easier than trying to clear them with a strong blast of air, and I'm not blowing junk all over the shop. It can be used to chill parts for a tight fit or for making a soft material machinable. Hopefully many more uses will pop up on this thread real soon. I'll try to post a couple of pics later.