Recent content by Shadetree mech

Well the site suggested this thread to me. I never knew there was an end date on threads. So now I know. I will never look at a thread more than a few days old any longer. Thank you for your guidance in this issue and use of this site. I appreciate your time.

Try to find out if they have any distributors in your area that carry their products to avoid shipping charges.

I still have my US made Stanley classic 25’ and 16’ that I purchased new in 1991. They have endured all kinds of rough treatment in conditions at cement plants, coal plants, asphalt roofing plants doing metal fabrication and repairs on conveyors and other process equipment. They still serve me...

I have the 101TV and I was fortunate to be able to purchase some parts before Sears closed it’s doors. I purchased two each of all valve components and one valve plate, two complete sets of rings, the air filter adaptor plate and filter canister attached, two complete gasket sets. Mine did not...

Yes, not good to ever attempt to repair an air tank yourself. Once it develops a pinhole use something to put bigger holes in it so nobody tries to salvage it after you throw it out. I fully cut mine into three pieces with my torch set up when I have to throw one out. There are many people who...

And I agree. That electric motor looks huge for a portable unit especially, it is longer than the tank width, but if it is what is specified then it is what it is…

I do not see any filter on that unit. Is the sir intake that threaded port next to the discharge pipe the intake port ? Or maybe it is located where I cannot see it ? Just pointing it out as a necessity once he gets the other items he needs.