Recent content by stevenmi

So would I be better off going with a Square D switch or one of the cheaper brands I've seen on eBay like this one...

I have a small oil-less Campbell Hausfeld air compressor that the pressure switch has quit working properly. This switch has a built in pressure regulator and the replacement is around 80.00. I can get pressure switches for around 20.00 but they don't have the regulator. I never use the...

Thanks for clearing this up for me. If I can save some money I'll go for it.

Why do some micrometers come with no locking devise? All of the micrometers I have either have a locking lever or nut/disc. I'm looking on ebay and find some without the locks and wondering what is the advantage or disadvantage of not having a lock.

How does the Durapanel compare to drywall weight wise? Steve

I'm working on my old Harley and am at the reinstall stage. I have lots of parts that need to be cleaned and degreased. I don't want to move to a parts cleaning station with gallons of cleaning solvent but maybe using water based cleaner like purple power or simply green. So I'm wondering how...

Re: Update To Delta DP 220 Drill Press for JZiggy As stated in the above quote JZiggy and I have been working on an upgrade to his original slow speed pulley attachment for my Delta drill press. It seems the pulleys on my delta are similar to the #147 Chicago Die Cast pulley 2"-5" diameter...

This is a Delta 14" often referred to as a DP220. The DP 220 is the casting number on the head as shown in the attached picture.

I just received my reproduction slow speed pulley system from JZiggy and couldn't be happier with the timeliness of the shipment or the quality of the part. After checking the pulley over I discovered that it was a different diameter size pulley than my Delta system used. The Delta uses a 4...

Thanks, used flicker and worked great.

How do you send pictures with a PM? Guess I'm getting to old for this stuff.

Just getting settled into the first big snow storms up here in northern Michigan and starting to get back into the garage to begin all of those "winter projects". I'm sure I'll be looking for much advise so please bear with me. My first project will be organizing the general work area from...