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    Critique my compressor modification plan

    Here is another option I found for the automatic drain, seems the same as what I found on Amazon but cheaper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Electronic-Timed-Air-Tank-Water-Moisture-Drain-Valve-For-Compressor-/221571634915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3396b2d6e3
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    Critique my compressor modification plan

    Considering this to replace the drain leg ball valve: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00273WV78/?tag=atomicindus08-20 ~$100 and seems simple enough. Setting the duration for blow off will have to be experimentally determined I suppose.
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    Critique my compressor modification plan

    Considered converting the tank to horizontal, but the only ports on the side are currently stacked vertical from each other. I.e. once it becomes horizontal, the outlet port and drain would both be facing straight down which would not be ideal (more water leaving via main outlet!). I don't...
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    Critique my compressor modification plan

    I would think a trans cooler would work as well, however most have the inlet and outlet on the same side. This has them on opposite corners which should work better for allowing water to drain naturally. If I could find a cheaper alternative that has the same port configuration and is not too...
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    Critique my compressor modification plan

    I have an 80 gallon vertical compressor, 5HP Kobalt single stage model. Two things I would like to accomplish: 1. Lower the overall height of the compressor assembly to fit in a corner of my basement with reduced height 2. Install an after cooler between compressor pump and tank My plan is...
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    Fair price for Delta/Rockwell bandsaw & DP?

    These are all the photos I have:
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    Fair price for Delta/Rockwell bandsaw & DP?

    Have found a Delta/Rockwell Band Saw model #28-380 and drill press model #017-655 for sale from the same person. It appears that the band saw has the metal cutting gear box option. What is a fair price for each to offer? I've seen a number of older Rockwell band saws and drills priced on...
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    refrigerated dryer compressor layout

    It seems like most of these dryers have inlet/outlet sizes of say 1/2". If one were installing a new system with the dryer, any reason to stick to 3/4" outlet size of most compressors and then neck down to 1/2" and back up? Or just stick to 1/2" throughout? Sorry to hijack a bit.
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    Kobalt 5Hp 80 Gallon $339

    Managed to get a local store here in NC to pricematch the Weymouth, MA store from normal $849 price to $339 and took 5% off for using my Lowes credit card on top. So it is possible. Took three stores to get a place that both had it and an agreeable manager. FYI the web inventory count was...
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    My hydrostatic tank test rig & result

    Obviously this was done with a cheapo chinese bottle jack. I wouldn't recommend using one that you like. And yes of course this was a simple leakdown test, nothing more. However as I saw this was able to detect an issue. Unfortunately the leak was an actual leak and not something that was...
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    My hydrostatic tank test rig & result

    I figured I would share this in the hopes it will help others. I found a lot of discussion on hydrotesting compressor tanks that was somewhat lacking information or simply referred to using a grease gun to accomplish the pressurization. I have an old horizontal 80gal tank that was an IR T30...
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    Gladiator Premier 30" Wall Gearbox $99

    Just ordered two for local pickup!
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    Paramount metal wall cabinets?

    What cabinets do you have that you are referring to? The data is a bit lacking on these particular ones, that is why I'm trying to find some real world evidence. Haven't made up my mind one way or the other. The little I could see of the HF cabinets I had mixed feelings. The floor model at my...
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    Paramount metal wall cabinets?

    Anyone have experience with these? http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/storage/cabinets/wall-mount/paramount-wall-storage-cabinet-assembled-30x12x30-gray-269876gy Global Industrial sells them. $119 for a 30x12x30, all welded construction. I'm looking for cabinet offerings that are all-welded...
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    I needed more privacy...

    I'd be interested to see how easy it is to open and pull down to facilitate use of the door. Looks like it would work great to keep bugs and mosquitos out too.
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    Ryobi 18V Drill and impact question

    I have a ton of their 18v stuff. I got an entire starter pack with the drill, sawzall, flashlight, vacuum, and circular saw for free from a coworker who had upgraded to Milwaukee after the battery set had faded away. I think he said it was on its second set of NiCAD batteries when I got it. But...
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    Dealing with roof rafter rot

    Yes, professional roofing company with good reviews on Angies' List, etc. Still goes to show nobody is looking out for your personal interests except you. I was even there most of the time but manage to miss checking that area between pulling up the old decking and putting down new. There was...
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    Dealing with roof rafter rot

    Not actually in the garage but in a sunroom, so forgive the post but I figured everyone here probably knows their way around such things. Pulled drywall down on this sloped ceiling and found this rafter rotted away. Roof was replaced not too long ago, they obviously did not fix the rafter at...
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    HF Earthquake 1/2" Impact Gun

    Anyone have a coupon scan for this thing?
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