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    Speedair compressor

    I’m not really sure what happened to this one, it’s was given to me. I took it home, welded the casing up, then noticed the cracked rod when I started re assemble it. Might just turn the tank into a smoke box lol Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Finally got these 2 broke loose a 1/4” on a shop press. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Speedair compressor

    If I’m able to replace the rod, I’m going to hydro the tank and recertify it. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Speedair compressor

    Can anyone identify this? Motor work fine, pump was seized due to a cracked connecting rod. Got the housing welded up, just need a new rod now! Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    No sir, I’ve got another 397.1949 commercial 1/2 hp Honestly I compared my 1949&1958 motors and the leads are almost identical besides 2 dead ended leads on the 1958 Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Anyone now the wiring for a 3971598? User manual doesn’t have one Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Mannn please open it up and find out what color wire goes to which lead on the motor! I’ve got the same model Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Vintage Air Compressors

    Picked this up the other day for free, anyone else have one? Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Here’s the vise that started it all with me, I didn’t know retiring these were a thing until I got here! Just picked these up yesterday for a steal Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    I don’t remember the code, but from primer to shiner was rust-o. I’ll include the code when I post it ad complete! Man yea, im Sitting on how hot I want my pieces to get, I’m thinking purple! TM I’ve also got some info to send you soon, about the winding leads! Here’s a few Ti pieces to pass...
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Got a little bit done with this one today, I’ve got a ton of spare titanium I’m thinking about making tool rests, spark arrestors etc with!
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Started on some aluminum casing repairs
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    Show us your welding projects

    Small repair for a buddy tonight (half finished)
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    The WELDERS of Garage Journal

    My 330a and cst 280. The 330a once belonged to an old gf’s father that passed away, and was passed to me. It’s the first machine I ever struck and arc with and will likely out live us all!. You wouldn’t believe how well these run a stainless stick rod!
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