PTS Flowbench Plan typical costs to build*
- 3 - Sheets of 3/4" MDF ~$20-$30 ea.
- 1 - Sheet of 1/2" Melamine (or similar product) approx 24" x 48" ~$10-$20
- 1 - Peice of 1/4" hardboard or plastic approx 18"x24" ~$10
- 2-8 - Vacuum blowers ~$16.95 to $80 each depending on size.
- 1 - Flow Computer ~$499-$800
- 1 - Computer and Monitor ~???
- Couple feet of 1/8" tubing ~$5-~$25
- Miscellaneous hardware screws, glue etc ~$10-$??
- Electric motor control ~$20
- 1-3 (depending on cfm ranges) - Sharp edge orifice plates ~$30 each if purchased from PTS.
*This
list is not all inclusive of costs but, will give you a general idea of
typcial cost associated with building this bench.
This set of plans are highly modifiable and upgradeable to suit ones budget and requirements. If you eleminate the cost of a flow computer and go water gages (of your design) you can build this bench way below the advertised cost of a typical build
This set of plans are highly modifiable and upgradeable to suit ones budget and requirements. If you eleminate the cost of a flow computer and go water gages (of your design) you can build this bench way below the advertised cost of a typical build