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To stay at a similar price point, I think a used Lincoln/Miller stick would be a better choice to learn on. I started out on a low budget machine - I think it lengthed my learning curve. When I upgraded my machine I realized I was controlling the puddle better than I thought I was.

At the risk of being the glass half empty guy, I don't think a foreign object//abruptly stopping an air-cooled engine encounter has ever had a happy ending for me. Maybe its the shock stress on the crankshaft, bearings or connecting rod(s)? If I got them going again, they didn't last long...

I've got a new unused pan off of a 4L60 I'd be glad to send you. PM if you're interested. Mark

Compressing springs on strut assemblies is not the same animal as dealing with open coil springs on traditional suspension systems. Laying on the floor, jacking a "lower control arm/coil spring" sandwich against the upper control arm high enough to get the bolts in it on a S-10 Blazer was...

For the last several years I have use Powder-free Best 8mil blue nitrile gloves from Grainger. Before then, I would have said there was no way I could turn wrenches in gloves. It didn't take long for me to convert!

I'm guessing it was about 5 pumps to compress? Releasing the cylinder is not a linear process - you're releasing pressure pretty slowly, then almost without any indication it's like your wide open. I did bolt the unit down and I felt safe re-working the strut assemblies with the HF unit...

I bought the hydraulic-only version of this compressor 5 or 6 years agao. It has worked perfectly the few times I have used it. Infrequently used "shop-type" purchases are the only time I consider HF's offerings. I share the safety concerns of other posters when working with compressed springs...

I use a Cle-Line 9/16 - 1" set that has worked well. Picked it up at Grainger. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CLELINE-SilverDeming-Set-1A050?Pid=search

I think my oxygen is 150 cu ft & acetylene is 75 cu ft - these sizes have worked well in my shop. I think these are the largest Airgas will sell outright here. Any larger and leasing the cylinders is the only option.

I don't know if they are still available, but several years ago I bought a Vacula air venturi vacuum system - high quality construction and works great.

In my younger years my budget limited me to HF-caliber hand tools. If I Buffalo//Sante Fe Tool stores were the precursor to HF in Birmingham . Knucklebusters for sure. A couple of years ago I did pickup a HF Central Hydraulic engine hoist that worked great. On sale plus the 20% coupon I...

I used some neoprene vibration isolations mounts I purchased from Grainger. They have made a noticeable improvement. MASON Mfr. Model # 4C978

I haven't used mine since my "fleet" has transitioned to 4 wheel discs. I struggle to keep those parking brake shoes adjusted correctly - maybe its the answer!

IR 231 has worked flawlessly for me for 10+ years.