Recent content by Gatex

I tried to repair my 1/4 and the failure mode is the pressure constrictor valve. Its a cylindrical air input constrictor (similar to a ball valve) and it seals poorly. The one thing I noticed is that the cylinder and the body are made out of two different metals, so their respective...

I think they discontinued some of the Earthquake ratchets due to problems. I purchased the 1/4" Earthquake and within three months it started leaking air. Took it back and they replaced it with a new one. Now, six months later, the second 1/4" Earthquake started leaking air just like the first...

So, it's my first post to the GJ forum. I must say that I absolutely hate this forum. Every time I think I have my garage nicely set up, I come here to discover how wrong I am. :bowdown: Without further ado, here is a vice I picked up at the swap meet today for $15. It has 3.5" jaw width and...