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The title is interchangeable for many smaller work horse carts like this. In video production a "taco cart" hauls stands, lights, clamps, etc... It's more about the size and shape reference than being for a specific with airplanes or video equipment.

My favorites because they were made by my great great grandfather. They were used in construction of wagon wheels and barns he put up in the town.

Thanks for the info. I have mine hooked to a tank right now and there does seem to be a blow off valve on the opposite side with a ball bearing and a twist cap. It seems to max out at around 50psi which isn't great but I guess not terrible. I appreciate the reassurance that it won't blow up on me.

I have an old compressor I got from my Grandfather who knew less about it than I thought. It is a General Electric model 5KH35KG157. Rated at 115v and 1/3 HP and besides being a continuous compressor with no shutoff other than the rocker switch I installed myself, I have no idea what the rest...

Thank you FrankLee, I'll be sure to start one with the restore. Thanks for the info! Also, what are you doing to protect the bare metal on the posts once cleaned up? I was thinking of using floor wax as I had read that in another post.

Hey I'm new to the community and found this great thread from a previous search in tearing down my 150 I got free from a barn. I figure this is a question for you, what is your painting process besides regular cleaning, sanding and priming? Do you use an enamel and then a clear coat on your...