Recent content by rodhotter

retired + looking, had an older model that was hit or miss!! looking at the 500 but see the chuck that works for bigger bits they note it needs a standard replacement wheel which i dont understand, a little help please!

bought a C-Tek 4.3 a few years ago + it cares for 3 motorcycles a car + truck quite well. my 2011 Vic Hammer has the OE battery in it!!! none of my batterier are newer than 5 years!!! retired + drive only as needed!!

miltons work great BUT like others alum kit made in china + the 2 individal brass ones from Taiwan. that said i purchased patagonia sport clothes from their outlets made everywhere BUT USA + NEVER an issue, same with LLBean higher priced but imported but always good so i conclude many...

get the biggest-best you can afford because IF you want more air for other tools in the future your covered. search + learn what air is really needed + dont forget at least 3/8 hose + hi flow fitting to make the best of what you buy!! of course 240 is best as it runs cheaper + better BUT not as...

over 20 yrs on my 25' 1/4 Napa, prolly goodyear red hoses only used by ME in the garage all like new!! getting zilla 3/8 X 35 as an upgrade with milton V fittings, merry Christmas to ME!!

sending my 50' X 3/8 goodyear back for 2 35' X 3/8 zilla hoses, 25 is sometimes short in my garage + need to replug into another outlet, not a biggie but 35' is a happy medium IMO!

interesting reading + as noted a lot of variables. picking up some 3/8 hose with V fittings on a new IR 2135QXPA to replace a tired craftsman that did good enough for over 20 years but seems to be fading!! prolly enough for an DIYer, if not maybe a better compressor to replace my equally old 60...

after ordering a new 1/2 air gun i am looking into a replacement for my craftsman 60 gal unit side by side, replaced a head gasket in 2014 so unit is older but only used sparingly in my garage. it puts out 10.4 SCFM @90 psi so looking for a bit more at a reasonable cost, but it still works ok +...

i just turned OFF my oil burner + am toasty warm on the cheep with my Harman hand fired coal stove!! wood can be good but it takes a bit of care, coal although not as easily obtained as wood is a good value in Pa. in my garage i heat only when working there its wood, fast + hot + almost free...

very old thread + an older guy looking to replace a 1998 craftsman ultra duty 1/2 thats fading out. looking + learning + ordered a 3/8 air hose + milton V connectors to see if thats the issue otherwise a new gun. specs are everywhere + i prolly trust the torque test channel more than manufacturers!!

older BUT good info as my OE tubing on the motive power bleeder "died" + the typical hardware tubing is too soft + needed xtra support. ordered by phone directly as prices are crazy $$$, about $25 for 10' but a high $17 estimate for shipping + handling!! i use ATE fluid + miss the blue that...

hobart a USA made product is under the Miller umberella now + many USA branded units are globally aka import built. i am researching + the Everlast inverter-Mig units are chinese built to their specs + have a 5 yr warranty + leading my selection. you can get a 110-220 mig 200E, E for economy for...

wood is cheapest if you DIY it, if in the coal region its coal for sure. lots of cheap quick heating wood stoves out there + even if you buy it its a good option. lots of other options all costing more!