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Greetings. I just added a signature, and it is not displaying. I saw a thread about someone's "pre-approved" signature... etc. Does my signature need approval prior to display? (This would explain the lack of a signature, despite having added one.) Sorry for the noob question. I did read...

Now why didn't I think of that? Thank you, that would also give me the option of adding additional baffling to reduce it even further. Thank you!

I ran the vinyl piping up to the ceiling to reduce the intake noise. Although the threads for the intake on the compressor are non-standard M33, I just used 1" NPT PVC fitting and screwed it in. It does not leak, and being PVC, it should not have damaged the threads in the cast iron compressor...

Me too! (On hold, though, while I run electric in garage attic and then blow in insulation.) I also plan to straighten out the blue 3/4" air lines. I ran 1.25" ID vinyl tubing from the inlet port on the compressor up to near the ceiling and used vibration dampeners at the feet to reduce...

Thanks everyone. I guess I could be considered a geezer! :lol: Running them through a 2X4 would be i great idea if I had the brace unpacked. I'll see if I can locate it, I think you're right, that would be a quick and easy way to clean off the surface rust, thank you! I used them a couple of...

There is a little surface rust. I'm going to put them in evaporust, and then possibly use a buffing wheel in a drill to clean them up.

Thank you. Regarding a buffing wheel, I am afraid that might grab the bit and rip my hands apart. I do have some small wheels I can use in a drill while holding the auger bits, sandwiched between wood, in a vise. I appreciate your reply!

Greetings, tool polishers. I just posted this thread: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8285770&postcount=1 and it was suggested that I ask about cleaning these up here. I was planning to give them a soak in evaporust and then possibly use 0000 steel wool, but I'll wait to...

My brace looks exactly like yours. Here is a site where you can buy similar auger bit sets. https://www.jimbodetools.com/pages/search-results-page?q=jennings

Thank you, everyone. I did some google searching and found a lot of info, including posts here. They are not uncommon, and like new sets can be purchased for between 80 and $120. The cool factor for me is that they were my grandfather's. He came into Ellis Island from Russia as a boy in the...

This is what I have. It will handle almost everything I need to do. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-60-Gallon-Two-Stage-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1000542193 Made by Campbell Hausfeld.

This should take care on the mounting vibrations. I tried plugging the intake with my hand, HUGE difference. I got the tubing, need a 1" threaded fitting for the intake. Yes, it's filthy. Cleanup will happen upon completion.

I just thought I would share - these were my grandpa's. I'm going to clean them up. I'm uncertain exactly how old they are. If you have information about them, I'd appreciate it! I have the hand drill that goes with them, too.

So, here's what I decided upon for the compressor mounting solution. Remember that I said I had a spare Diversitech anti-vibration pad, because the compressor has 3 legs, and the pads come in sets of 4. Now I'm off to go put this together to see if my idea will work.

Yes, it's not bad. It's not a harsh sound, either. As with my bikes, I enjoy modifying. There is always room for improvement!

Good points. I think I will hold off on the isolation mounts for the compressor and motor until I try some of the other mods. Placincg the rubber mounts on both sides of the feet had not occurred to me. That is easily resolved. FAR from the most important thing! But, since this is Garage...

Agreed. Hindsight is 20/20!

I went with something similar: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FKYRTU/?tag=atomicindus08-20 However, I still started with black iron, as I read that these systems do not cool the air sufficiently to condense the water vapor. If I were to do it again, I would not purchase this kit. I...

I completely agree! I lived in a small community of 35 homes. No HOA. Any issues were taken directly to the Township. However, it was the logical choice to move in with my girlfriend (of 8 years) rather than her to move in with me. My commute to work was the same distance, from either...

Yep, understood. Tire service will be included in my needs, including tire removal, replacement, and bead seating, mostly for motorcycles, but I have had to do so on my truck when I needed to install pressure sensors on my snow tires / rims. I'll be sandblasting occasionally, which needs a lot...