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    Introducing the $400 Hercules miter saw at HF.

    Harbor freight does have service centers which are contracted regionally. I have a 60 Gallon compressor I've been running for 12 years now, had a problem and they connected me with the service center. I was asked over the phone how comfortable was i with servicing it myself. I told them I was...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Don't normally enjoy wearing gloves when I'm working on something, but these are excellent. They will form to your hands, and after a while they will break-in to the point they are extra comfortable. Very durable, comfortable throughout use. The Diablo blades will cut through most and multiple...
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    Any ideas how to keep this from happening?

    Place an atmospheric pressure valve on the tank. Requires some silicone, the valve itself and it does not have to be extremely large. When you have your system running, it will close because pressure has built up in the tank. When it shuts off it will fall open at a certain internal pressure...
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    Air compressor tank max pressure

    You will be fine, the pressure relief valve, and check valve should be the same as the tank with the working compressor. All your ratings are based on the motor/pump (CFM,max PSI, Cutoff, and duty cycle). The new tank should have a label welded to it with all its specifications. If not, go to...
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    The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

    If you have a problem with drawers sliding out, pull the drawers you have problems with, and check the detents in the back of the track on the drawer itself, and bend it SLIGHTLY. it will let tighten 'em up from sliding out when moving, and help them to lock in place when closed. Trust - you...
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    The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

    First post to the forum so here I go: Bought several items in the last few years of going to HF, but I'll start with a major purchase. The 3.5HP 60Gal. Air compressor #3848, I bought back on March 1st, I wasn't able to test the unit until I got some other components (10 Ga. Power cable, 220V...
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