# Blower help **URL:** \ **Category:** Upgrades\ **Created:** [March 11, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195 "2016-03-11T20:38:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DavidH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DavidH](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidH)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/1 "2016-03-11T20:38:19Z")
I will be starting assembly of my 1000X1000 Xcarve soon well once I build a work bench and am looking for information from those who have attached blowers to their machines. Wondering what you are using for the air supply and any suggestions, thanks. I should add I am trying to find a blower that has a standard 110V plug so I can plug it into my relay so it turns on when the dewalt 611 does. ---
**Author:** ![DavidH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DavidH](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidH)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/4 "2016-03-12T01:12:39Z")
Yeah I plan on doing some aluminum work and some other soft metals along with the usual acrylic and wood. ---
**Author:** ![DavidH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DavidH](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidH)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/6 "2016-03-13T04:36:47Z")
I’ve done searches but I’ll keep looking maybe I’m not putting in write criteria. ---
**Author:** ![DavidH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DavidH](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidH)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/7 "2016-03-18T05:58:11Z")
so far no luck on finding info for an inexpensive route if anyone has info let me know thanks. Thinking about using a small squirrel blower but not sure how much cfm I would need. ---
**Author:** ![DavidH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DavidH](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidH)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/8 "2016-11-15T17:44:34Z")
Well I’m bringing up one of my old posts. For time being I’m using a 7 gallon air tank with regulator that my compressor fills up about ever 15 minutes and works fairly well. Was looking at squirrel cage fans but 2 issues with that is its in my enclosed work bench and I’d have to put a filter in front of the fan and 2 I don’t have any way for reducing g the flange to a workable size. If anyone has any better suggestions let me know. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![HaldorLonningdal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/haldorlonningdal/32/72377_2.png) [@HaldorLonningdal](https://community.inventables.com/u/HaldorLonningdal)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 8:36am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/blower-help/21195/10 "2016-11-17T08:36:17Z")
I am using a small compressor intended for light airbrush work (pencil airbrush) that run continously. Just zip tied a 1/16" brass tube to the Z-axis and bent the tube so it point at the end mill. Works like a charm and the pressure is low enough so the carved material dont blast all over. (Mill aluminium mainly, wood dust might get more air time 😉 ) This is one very similar in size and shape, so you can have an idea of what I talk about. [http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Airbrush-Mini-Air-Compressor-Model-TC-20-/172406856912](http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Airbrush-Mini-Air-Compressor-Model-TC-20-/172406856912) (no affiliation with ebay seller, nor is this the same as mine - only similar)