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I have no idea. It did not make a lot of sense to me either. Heck, some of the SnapOn Trucks have the calibration equipment on board. Someone in accounting probably decided it would save them $500 a year.

I agree, the Norbar (or Griott branded Norbars) are excellent. It is just a shame that Griott did away with one of the main incentives for buying from them. The service is often just as important as the product itself.

As noted in other postings, Griot's Garage offers some decent torque wrenches made in the UK by Norbar. One of the big selling points of the Griot torque wrenches has always been that you could send it in annually for a free calibration. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case as I just...

Hi All, I am looking at two used compressors. Both are in the same condition, about the same age, with similar specs (7hp, 80 gal, 24cfm) First is an IR 2475n7 2nd is a Snap-On bra718v I realize that if bought new the Snap-on is way overpriced. However, given the equivalent price of the two...

Thanks for all the advice from members. I came close on the Quincy but could not swallow the price. Almost went with the 7.5HP US General from Harbor Freight. The specs, Baldor motor, and price were tempting but I worried about depreciation if I ever need to sell it. Today I found a used...

The other one I am considering is the Quincy Air Master Reciprocating Air Compressor — 5 HP, 230 Volt Single Phase, Model# 2V41C60VC http://www.toolzone.com/acatalog/Too...hase_3111.html Only concern is that it has a much higher RPM motor than the Curtis, The Quincy uses both a motor and pump...

Any one have experience with this unit. Specs and price look decent: http://www.fscurtis.com/store/index.htm?t=&hp=&id=2 Not sure about what brand motor it uses?

I may go look at the HF tomorrow. It is between that and that Quincy which is an odd end of the spectrum. My only concern with the Quincy is that this particular unit uses a higher RPM motor and a different pump from almost all of their other units. Has it been "built to cost" to compete at...

The more I read up on these, the more my head spins Simply looking at the stats, the HF 7.5 HP unit with the Baldor motor makes a lot of sense. By the time I add the "start up kit" to the IR, it is priced about the same as the Quincy. I do see that the Quincy lists some stats as follows: 1310...

Hmm, My price point keeps creeping up but now I am looking at $1,169 delivered for the: Quincy Air Master Reciprocating Air Compressor — 5 HP, 230 Volt Single Phase, Model# 2V41C60VC http://www.toolzone.com/acatalog/Tool_Zone_Catalog_Single_Phase_3111.html This one is only 60 gal compared to...

I actually looked at that one. I know they are made by one of the big manufacturers but I am still leery of buying something that expensive from HF. This applies even moreso to resale value considerations. One advantage to an IR is that the brand recognition means that depreciation will be...

Hi All, I am looking to buy an IR compressor to replace my aging 25 gal Craftsman which lacks the oomph for my new blast cabinet. The two I am looking at are both 5HP. The one from Northern is the SS5L, 60 gal, single stage for $879 delivered. (plus liftgate fee)...

My garage is only 11 ft but to replace my existing track and install high lift, I was quoted $700.

Hi All, I recently purchased a ProPark 8S 4-post lift from Greg Smith Equipment Co. This unit uses a ladder-lock system. Set it up this weekend and am pleased with my purchase. I did have a few questions that I hope others might be able to help with. 1) My garage floor has a very slight...