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    Parts cleaner fluid

    I use zep. The 5 gallon container. Its purple. It is very good. I recommend adding 2 gallons of water for every 5 gal. Otherwise, it can burn your skin.
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    Vintage tool prices softening

    Sk prices are still high. It seems since the sale to great star, all usa made SK has been crazy. I havent noticed prices coming down. But I have noticed that they have leveled off.
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    Conex prices

    They have really gone up here in NW Arkansas. Prices on a 20 ft cube went from 2500 is to 3500 to 4k. Covid inflated prices, and they don't seem to be coming down here...
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    Olsa breaker bars?

    I have the Pittsburgh Pro breaker bar. Just last week, I had a 6 foot cheater pipe on it, and I was jumping on it. I'm not sure if the olsa/tekton/whatever is better, but for the price, I am very impressed. I abuse the hell out of that thing on my tractor.
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    My new shop build in NW Arkansas

    That looks great!!! I used a Samsung mini split in my shop, and it works excellent!! I highly recommend one.
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    Garage Flooring

    If you weld, it's best to just seal the concrete. I bought a ton of rice deck garage tile at a local Sears when it closed. Though I scored a deal at 15c per foot. It looks nice. It feels nice. It melts nice. Any slag will burn right through it. I also spilled a bunch of transmission fluid...
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    Any SATA fans?

    I've got the 3 piece ratchet set. They are pretty nice. They are heavier than my SK and Proto stuff, but I do not regret buying them. They feel better in my hand than my craftsman or husky ratchets. I have looked at other tools from them, and I've definitely considered buying some. They...
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    My tank is from 1997. It still looks pretty good. With how much I use it, the thing will last another 20 years. I'd imagine that if a person was disciplined enought to regularly drain the tank, they could last 50 years or more...
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    I took out the outlet port, laid the tank down, and stuck a shop vac down in there. That link definitely gives food for thought tho. Even still, I think my tank is in better shape than that one. I have a 33 gal craftsman, and over the past 20 years I've owned it, I dont think I've ever...
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    Why? This tank is still solid. I'm not trying to repair it. I'm just trying to keep it from further decay....
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    I should have never looked inside it. Lol! I'm certain that it would be just fine, if I left it alone. But i just cant bring myself to that, knowing that I coulda, shoulda, woulda...
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    This is good information. I'll look onto this stuff. Thank you.
  13. J

    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    Yeah, getting the inside of the tank back down to bare metal would be nearly impossible. And the hours spent doing something like that...I'd be better off finding a newer tank.. but even a newer tank will have rust....
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    I do have an auto drain that I will be installing. That is one of the "must haves".
  15. J

    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    Yes it is. I have old rusty internationals. I would be lost without it. Outstanding stuff.
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    We do have a dipping place nearby. I didnt think of that. I'll give them a call. That would be ideal. I wouldn't have to even paint it! If that doesnt work out, I do have a few gallons of ospho.
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    Anyone have success getting Lowes to honor Craftsman warranty?

    Full lifetime. No dates given. No exemptions. Full Lifetime Warranty If the product fails to perform for any reason, we will replace it. Hammers & Demolition Tools Finishing Tools Hex Key Knives & Multi-tools Nut Drivers Pliers Ratchet & Sockets Screwdrivers Wrenches & Wrench Sets Note: Same...
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    Anyone have success getting Lowes to honor Craftsman warranty?

    This isn't correct. From the craftsman website: Full Lifetime Warranty If the product fails to perform for any reason, we will replace it. Hammers & Demolition Tools Finishing Tools Hex Key Knives & Multi-tools Nut Drivers Pliers Ratchet & Sockets Screwdrivers Wrenches & Wrench Sets Note...
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    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    I'll do some googling. Thanks!
  20. J

    Rebuilding air compressor- tank question

    I've checked it over, and I'm comfortable moving forward.
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