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I have one and love it. And the support (if you need it) is second to none.

Thanks for the feedback. I have 2 of the 3M 5301 masks - one I use for dust control and the other for vapor cartridges. Looking for a full shield that I can use over the respirator, if feasible.

I'll be using a pressure pot blaster outdoors, mostly for blasting trailer frames, furniture, etc. I have a great respirator to protect my nose/lungs, but am curious about using a grinder mask like this one over the respirator...

Thanks Steve. I was looking at the Eastwood only because of the larger stock fittings. After speaking with folks at Ameriblaster, I'm leaning toward the convex blast pots. While my outdoor blasting needs will be infrequent, I'll be doing trailer frames and the like. After doing more...

Question is directed to anyone who has a small pressure pot blaster (100lbs and less). I'm in the market for one to use outdoors on trailer frames, furniture and other items that won't fit in my Trinco cabinet. I'm not really interested in going cheap and having to do a bunch of mods. My...

I don't have anything against European, Chinese, Taiwanese, Indian, etc. tools. When I was a young pup, all I could afford was cheap import stuff. Just a personal preference for US. Snap-On is almost in my backyard, and while I would love to stock up on more, I can't justify the price for...

Indeed! Now that's something I haven't done in 30 years... Perhaps now is a good time!

I hear ya, definition of "budget friendly" is pretty subjective. For what I'm doing, I don't truly need USA made. It's a personal preference. That said, I've had good experiences with Taiwan made tools. Thanks for the response!

Yepper - these tools will be convenience tools so I can eliminate the need to remember to haul stuff back and forth. Example - I left my socket rails in the box in the garage at the cottage, so I'm relegated to borrowing until I get back up there over Labor Day. I'll use them while at the...

Appreciate your suggestion, and those of all the others who responded. You're right - my used search on Ebay and here haven't produced much. I've purchased some Tekton tools in the past - generally single use/purpose tools, but they've been excellent to deal with and the quality is...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to stock some mechanics tools at my cottage in northern WI so I don't have to lug stuff back and forth from home. I've been scouring ads here and locally for USA made tools (sockets, wrenches, etc.). That said, was wondering if you have any suggestions for...

I'm in the market for a new box. I'm a weekend warrior and won't be pounding on the box like I used to. I was in Costco the other day and saw a Torin 42x22 upper and lower box combo for $499. Seemed decent for the $$ and well within the budget. I'm curious if anyone has purchased this and...

Thanks for all the replies. Yep, I reached out to a couple I know. Neither had the 3/4 but could get me all the 7/8 I could handle. LOL Thanks - thought of that for a bit too, but 3/4" OD doesn't equate to hard copper dimensions. I'll do that and let you know. If I could use hard...

Was wondering if anyone knows of a place that will sell 4 to 5 foot lengths of 3/4 soft copper? I have a couple of compressors I'm building aftercoolers for, and both have 3/4 tube fittings in the head. Only option I can find around here is 50' I'm in the Milwaukee area, but would happily pay...

Thanks, O-ring is brand new and undisturbed. My original question was precipitated by my installation of a 3" 3/4 NPT ****** into the bung. The bung was a bit loose and I removed it for inspection. Everything looks good. Rick

Ding... ding... ding... We have a winner! Yep, Speedaire scratch and dent - mfg in Sept of 2020. Thanks for the feedback - I'm getting the piping done next week. Breaking the unit in now - pressure checks after break in. Great tip on the 565 - already have some at the ready... Rick

Found a smokin' deal on a Speedaire 7.5hp 80 gal compressor. Unit had minor damage from a forklift - some tank paint scratched (tank not compromised), pressure switch broken. Rest of the unit is pristine. The tank side bung that adapts down to 3/4 has an O ring at the base of the bung and...

Interesting thought. I'll check it out. Thanks!

I've heard of citric working for rust, wasn't so clear on how it works for mill scale removal. Guess it's cheap enough to give her a go...

Thanks. Definitely interested - there are other things I can use it for. I'll still use vinegar for mill scale tho - not a fan of that stuff getting all over the garage, and soaking my metal is therapeutic... ;-) Rick