Recent content by dgolgert

So what size is the itty bitty ball in the fwd/rev mechanism? I'd measure the one I've got, but I can't seem to find it...

My problems: Floor space is at a premium, 24x24 garage on a small in-city lot. I'm trying to use all the nooks and crannies. City code restriction on roof height meant a low ceiling on half the loft. The ceiling starts at 2-1/2' at the wall and goes to 6-1/2' at the center line. Tucking a row of...

I have space under the short roof for the storage tanks. I'd use 10-13 gallon tanks, plumbed with the connector facing down to allow for drainage. I'm not sure what y'all are paying for fittings, but ¾" tees and such aren't that expensive. The compressor would be a 2-stage suitable for a 60-80...

The single connector shouldn't be a problem. The air header will be the drain path too. Since the tie-in from the compressor is away from the tanks, condensation in the tanks should be minimal. The tanks will likely get mounted with OSB form boards, so orientation is of little consequence. I...

I'm building a new shop with a loft and have a section of the loft with a 2-½' ceiling. My latest thought is to put multiple small air tanks along the short wall, plumbed into the air header. By small, I'm talking 10-13 gallon tanks and I'd have 5-6 in a row. These tanks are $35 ea at HD or HF...

"You can't use this on excluded items like storage tools and carts." I can vouch for this. I went in this morning to get the 44" chest and no dice. None of the 20% coupons work on tool chests or carts. :( I was planning a SteveO style bench with 2x44's for my new mill.

It's a valid question and the kid at HD wasn't necessarily wrong. String a line through the pipe, attach a wiper rag and another string. Wet with a cleaning agent (I like isopropyl alcohol, but I haven't tried it on rosin-based flux), pull back and forth, changing wipers as needed.