Recent content by dustym

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    do not forget to drain your compessors

    I have a coil air hose with a ball valve and once in awhile open it up and let it out. My tank is in an outhouse on the back side of my house, so I just aim toward the gravel drive way.
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    Funny shop name suggestions or shop truck logos funny

    Cut Rate Auto Parts. In Shelton Washington.
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    What tools have you lost? What have you found?

    25 foot tape measure. Couldnt find it next time I need it, so I bought a new one. Had to get up in the attic crawl space and I seen something bright yellow, so I shined the flashlight and there it was. Of course this was a year or more since I misplaced it.
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    Nailer question

    Thanks for the good info. :thumbup:
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    Nailer question

    I need to replace the siding on my house and garage, and am going with that cement board type. It is suggested to use nails with a ring shank to attach to house. I am looking for a nail gun that would work for that or a nail gun or type of other nails to use?
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    Offically fed up with my cheap HF blaster!!

    I have the HF version and have never got it to work right. I am going to print your suggestion, so next time I use it, ill try your method. Thanks, Tim
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    Air tank drain

    90 degree fitting from the bottom, coil hose, and ball valve.
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    Big Bang Theory and Garage Journal

    Producer or something, is the same. I started this one from the beginning. Some of it is dumb, but it is very funny.
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    Had to do something that I have dreaded

    Well she's at the rainbow bridge waiting for her freinds (that was on a card from our vets once). Its always sad to do but why keep them alive just for you? We have had to take a few to do that and no matter, it *****. We lost one last year and still have issues over it. Good luck and hang in...
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    Copper air line ques. How to build the end connection

    My compressor isnt in the same building but here is the end of this system at this time.
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    Underground lines for compressor?

    I used 1/2" copper and have a run of about 45'. I buried it underground at 18" with the electical conduit to my shop. I have a utuility box that I can access the line b4 it goes into the shop with a ball valve. I dont get that much more moisture in it than I would have. Using regular airline was...
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    Work bench paint?

    I used gloss verathane. If it gets too beat up just give a sand job then reaply. Its still looks ok to me.
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    My wife saw the light!!

    30,000 miles and you have to replace brake pads? My 07 ford escape is just now getting to 60,000 miles. I have only done oil changes and changed the air filter 1 time.
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    Has anyone here used a Moisture Minder on your air compressor?

    I empty mine all the time like this. It makes it a lot easier.
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    How does everyone store rolls of tape?

    the last place I use it,
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