Recent content by bora492

Good idea, Bill. Nothing of note under the cover except a starting capacitor. It appears "Qualified" in Corona is still in business, so I'll call Monday, though it's a long-shot. I'll report back. I finally figured out how to use my clamp ammeter! I measured draw at 22 amps, so it's likely a...

Thanks, so maybe it's 3HP? 2HP? But, absent any markings on an electric motor, how do you determine HP and/or Amp draw? Also, absent markings on the compressor head, how can you determine CFM? I guess it's all academic. If it runs and doesn't trip a breaker and provides sufficient air for my...

I picked up a compressor this afternoon. Sticker says "Astro Air", which is a dead-end. There are no casting marks or legible ID plates. It's been painted blue, so dunno original color. I was told it's a 5hp, 120v motor, and I'm hoping it looks familiar to someone. It looks very similar to my...

I just brought home a model 79-021 drop leaf Workmate, bought on Craigslist. I've never seen one before.

Thanks again for the comments. Here's what I know. The original house was 3 bd 1 ba, built in 1952, with a 3-car garage behind. There was a remodel in 1974, where they added a large master bedroom with on-suite bathroom, and probably added the "back" garage at that time. I can't explain it well...

Yes, 100% agree with the consensus. I intentionally kept the first "truss" out of scope, to avoid confusion. Someone pounded together a bunch of 2 x 6s that do absolutely nothing aesthetically or structurally. It's an abomination. I will remove it as well as any unnecessary bits left over from...

I appreciate all the knowledgeable input. I will definitely get it fixed. I just updated my profile - I'm in Riverside, CA, so no snow worries.

I've got the "prior owner" blues. I bought a house recently with an extra 480 sq ft garage in back. Super excited! The garage is 24' wide x 20' deep. The roof is supported by rafters every 2'. Every 4' is a truss-like structure to add rigidity. The "ceiling joists" are built up from two 2 x 6s...

Hey 2oolhound, that's a great thread. Thanks!

What have you got? I have a few different designs, but all function fine.

I was walking the dogs and stopped at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago. I don't need another jack, but this one looked old-school. It worked good and the price was $20, so I bought it. I have since bought and installed a seal kit (ram seal was leaking), and now it runs smooth and dry.

I picked this up at an estate sale for $1. Probably a retirement gift for Dr. Taylor.

I stopped by an estate sale on Sunday, and spied a drywall taping knife, which I need for a bathroom remodel, and got to looking around. Sunday was "fill a bag for $10" day, so I started grabbing stuff. Here's what I came up with: Drywall taping knife Food scale Safety glasses Graduated punch...

I'm just passing this along. There's a vintage JC Penney (re-badged Delta) benchtop radial drill for sale in Moreno Valley (Inland Empire, CA). Asking $80, that's pretty cheap for a radial drill. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/d/moreno-valley-wood-working-tools/6921105418.html Dave

Does anyone have or collect Lario wrenches? I'm trying to build a set, and am missing the 8-9mm open-end wrench. I have the 6-7mm, but it's pretty corroded.