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Got the fire extinguisher hanging by the door. I want to eventually learn tig the instructor i am going to use and several places online said to start with stick. That's the welder I got. Good reviews online, I don't believe I'll miss the AC functionality, small size, good price! Yep that...

I didn't think about the sparks and lighting stuff on fire. i'll get a little portable stand and use it outside my garage. Thanks everyone, might have saved my garage!

Getting a stick welder soon and taking a local hobbyist class. I want to be able to practice in my garage but don't want to get a welding table yet. I do have a workbench already I can use: https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-build-a-workbench-super-simple-50-bench/ Can I just get a...

Wanted to show everyone the result of helping me choose a air compressor (ir 5hp 60gal), choose the blast cabinet (harbor freight), do all the modifications, and get my aftercooler setup with your help. I am restoring an Ariens 1964 snow blower, here's the bottom panel i am preparing for paint...

I chopped off the ends, deburred, then used some compression fittings. here it is roughed in, I'm going to screw it straight to the cage with some rubber washers between to prevent vibrations.

I wish I have places like these in Indianapolis :)

Checked all the local places I could think of. I don't know if the -6 size would matter or not for the cfm coming out of the pump, but I ended up cutting the end off and using a compression fitting...

I have an IR ss5l5 compressor that I want to add an aftercooler to. I have the Derale 13300 Tube and Fin Cooler Core which has -6 JIC flare fittings on both ends. What are my options to get from the JIC fitting down to a 3/8" black pipe (to go into the water separator) that are available at the...

Thanks for everyone's help, i got the IR SS5L5 https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720 $50 off and free shipping!

guess i'll start saving up lol, $1.6k for the cheapest 5hp https://eatoncompressor.com/product/5hp-air-compressor-single-phase-2-stage-80-gallon-vertical/

Looks like everything around me in the $800 range is either out of stock or doesn't have enough cfms.. Do I need to adjust my budget up to $1k to find something? what about https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720#

Everything around me at the $800 area is out of stock or too low cfm. I might need to adjust my budget. how about this for $1k? https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720

Sorry I meant I could get the HF one (cheaper than the brands you mentioned that have it by default) and slap the pilot unloader valve on the side to get at least partial benefit. Just called HF, it's out of stock everywhere around me :(

Thanks BCreekDave that is cool! I can choose a cheaper compressor model then add the unloader valve just before the tank to get a similar effect (without the recycling of course)?

I've been browsing craigslist looking for a good used one but it's all 3 phase $5k+ units or oil-less stuff people are getting rid of :( I'll be calling HF in the morning to see if they have one in stock.