Recent content by Alan R

Thanks - that answers another one of my questions as I have had icing problems even on dry days with a clean tank. I run a 2 stage 5 hp compressor (and probably run the psi a bit higher than I should), so I'm definitely moving some high pressure air out of the exhaust.

Thanks for the follow-up. That's what was happening to me last winter due to frost clogs in the exhaust packing. I've done some more homework (lot's of "experts" out there) and tried a combination of solutions (literally), as nothing seemed to want to come apart very easily. Made sure tank was...

I will be doing that next. Didn't know if there was a common problem with these with a specific solution. thanks

Last winter I did have very similar problem, but found out it was ice that had formed in the air outlet. That was fixed easily enough by my just removing the air diverter. This problem seems more "internal", though I will now check to see if the same is occurring somewhere else in the tool...

Thanks for the input as I was about to try the same thing. And yes, my exhaust also sounds different as well. Was hoping to avoid replacing it. Will let you know if I come up with a better answer.

Hey Guys, I have a Snap-on 6" random orbit air sander that just started acting up. It now slows down for no apparent reason - I will then hear a "pop" and it will scream to the max as if something had been restricting the air flow, but was then blown out. I don't know how better to describe it...

Sorry for the delay I was away - really appreciate the response. I'll check for the details you mention and get pix. Many thanks again.

Hi All, I have a Rockwell radial drill press with a 33 taper spindle. The Jacobs chuck (very worn pilot holes) says "M-33 taper". Does anyone know what the M stands for and if I need to be sure to get an "M" replacement before I spend a small fortune? I just learned that B usually means...

Hi All, This 4612 air sander seems to be very popular - it's called a 6", but my Ebay purchase came tiwh a 4 3/4" "stick-on" pad. Like it, and works fine, but do want to know options, given I have no instructions. I know I've seen them, but Snap-on doesn't seem to want to talk to me. Can anyone...

Hey thanks. I just got the right key for this chuck, and I'm not too happy with the wear on all 3 of the pilot holes. I'll have to dig the micrometer out.

How are we "newbies" supposed to know this stuff. I'm only interested in fixing this the right way. Thanks a lot.

Hey, thanks for the instruction. As I said to Metaleltr above, I obviously didn't put enough, or at least the right kind, of time into this. There is no number or other ID next to the "Multicraft" on the large barrel of the chuck, but there are letters/numbers stamped into the smaller head...

Just checked Enco - good resource - thanks much.

Great answer - easy enough -thank-you! Guess I didn't do the right kind of research.

OK Guys, getting a bit frustrated now. Just got a used Rockwell radial drill press (11-280) at an estate sale that had a lot more problems than I expected. The latest... followed some good advice from you folks as to how to remove the old chuck (worked like a charm). Unfortunately, I was...