Recent content by Mopar_Mikey

Did a quick measurement on my compressor and that does look about right.

Yeah...shipping *****. Can not find one on Ebay or free shipping at all either. I saw that the pipe thread taps at HF were on sale for cheap. The aluminum I used was a mounting bar that was scrap from work. I think HD and Lowes sells flat stock 1" x 1/4 or 1/2. It's not real difficult and...

Hey...after I built my two filter kit I found this...this may be plug and play but not 100% sure. This is a 1 filter adapter that looks like it's a bolt on. http://www.solbergmfg.com/ViewSeriesDetail.aspx?SeriesId=61&PartNumber=AD-IMC6/10

Well thanks for doing the hard work on that for me! It seems fine but just seeing what the guys with more knowledge think. I do know it will be better than my old Craftsman 25 Gallon 4HP. Everything has issues with altitude...baking bread, carburetors, cylinder compression, furnaces, boiling...

Yeah, it is a two stage B4900 and sometimes is labeled as a TS29 pump. I think it is an Italian company that makes them. I've seen the same pump on DeVilbiss, BelAire, Porter Cable, HF, and ABAC (or at least identical looking pumps) I'll hang with this until it breaks, It will serve it's...

The filter that was on the compressor was cracked and dirty. Could not find a replacement so saw a couple guys up here putting these Solberg filter/Silencers on. Made a plate or some 1/4" x 1 1/2" flat aluminum I had laying around. Tapped 2 1/2" pipe threads into it....of course laid it out...

I am still trying to understand the calculations on the compressors. Thanks for doing that calculation for me it helps. The one I have is only rated at 11.9CFP@100 PSI so I think the calculation you did was pretty much right on. I build up to 130PSI in about 8 minutes. I think setting it at...

Hey all...Got the compressor all tuned up and seems to be working good now. I replaced the belt, changed the oil, got a new pressure switch (one on it was a 125PSI), new relief valve (one on it was a 115PSI), painted the tank (I need to practice my BC/CC painting so good practice for me), put...

Good one!!! I work in the fiber optic deployment field...We actually have Fiber stretchers...we send the new guys to the supply house to pick them up along with aerial vaults. Just wondered if the one on my compressor started to be a 60" and stretched that much. I have plenty of play either...

Hey All, Just picked up my first real compressor for my home garage. Maybe a little of overkill but I found an 80 Sanborn/Coleman 6.5HP 11.9CFM@100PSI 80 gallon on Craigslist last weekend for under $200. My old Craftsman 4HP 20 gallon 9 CFM@40PSI served me well over the years but was just...

Awesome information...I ordered my kit today! Sure beats $45. Sphinx, I owe you a beer or 12. Look me up if you are ever in Colorado! Thanks!

I was in the market for a hose reel for my garage to help make things a little easier on me when I use air. I looked at the prices on new stuff and was discouraged on prices. Looked at the HF ones and read about some issues. Decided to check CL ans found 2 for a real good steal me now price...

Or should I just junk it and get this old Sears Jack from CL for $60? Hmmm? I like old stuff...It makes my son who loves his fancy new BMWs and ricers go WTF and rolls his eyes.

Great thread HiBall! Don't know if it's worth it but I have a Craftsman 875.501390 that doesn't hold under load...it slowly will loose height. This is a fairly old jack maybe 2000-02 vintage and not the best quality, but I hate to throw stuff away that there is a chance for me to fix. I have...

Thanks bunches for the information that's exactly what I needed. Just want a little extra safety feature on it. Not worried about messing up a "vintage" tool, just worried about keeping my face! LOL I was going to buy an OTC but saw this and it looks more solid. Also saved me about $140...