Recent content by 930dreamer

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    Does this air compressor look like it is worth trying to save?

    No one said it was pumped up that high, hence the gauge install. Dial back the unloader on the pressure washer to reduce the pressure.
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    Does this air compressor look like it is worth trying to save?

    I filled my 1957 Kellogg American with water, added a gauge and a quick coupler for the pressure washer hose. Pressurized the tank and let it set for a few hours.
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    Does this air compressor look like it is worth trying to save?

    W.P = working pressure 200 psi TP = temp 450 degrees SH= shell thickness of body .166? HD= head thickness on top/bottom of tank .133? RD= radiographic testing 2:1 Tank date 1980 DIV 1= hazardous area classification
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    Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

    Replacement Proto ratchet came in today.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    It's worked well; this one sat for a few years while I was gone.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    SIMPSON pressure washer 3700 psi. Everything works but the output pressure is low. This thermal relief valve isn't in great condition.
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    I'm 62 and my shop needs serious work.

    I want a private firearms range. Can't safely do that on the four acres. I have a membership at a range, but I want to be the sole range master.
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    I'm 62 and my shop needs serious work.

    The thought of moving my stuff again hurts my head.
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    I'm 62 and my shop needs serious work.

    Well, my wife doesn't want to move. Our kids and all grandchildren live within a mile of us. I understand that. Dealing with my mom and her estate for the last two years have changed a few things with me. I sold my mom's house this week so there's that money also. Building here is booming and I...
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    I'm 62 and my shop needs serious work.

    Here we go. Four acres with an old farmhouse in poor condition. 40x80 shop built from Texas oilfield pipe in the 1950's. Shop has original metal on it. Concrete foundation then I-beam sill with shop on top of that. 2023 wildfire burned all trees and vegetation and a lawsuit settled almost what I...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Used Dayton 42" fan. Grainger price $1166 new, seller had three of these $400 each.
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    Does this air compressor look like it is worth trying to save?

    Make sure the tank isn't full of water.
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    (3) 20' Big *** Fans & controller?

    All good things to consider, thank you.
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