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Hey guys, I'm about to install an after cooler on my Champion VR5-8 compressor and I'm using AN fittings and surelok connectors but I have a question about what fitting I need to adapt an AN fitting to the compressor head. Without removing the fitting and checking what type it is (down time...

I bought a used wilton vise online. My first wilton. :) It's a 101157 model number. I got it for more than what most people would pay on here but it still was a good price for eBay. Ups stops at the house and I'm like a kid on Christmas! Then I spot it. A crack. :(. Ruined my night. How bad is...

I bought an older 600 from a guy on ebay. When I recieved it, it was obviously used quite a bit. The torch has taken a beating. First thing I noticed was I was getting some air from atop the white cup while in use... Is this normal? Its not alot of air, but I just know if it is normal or not...

Hey guys, I see most people that build one like posting pictures of their welding tables. Well here are some of the one I am building. Feel free to comment, I broad shoulders and can handle the criticism. Its almost complete, maybe 8 hours left plus and extra ideas you guys might come up...

Im about to pull the trigger on one of these... anybody think its a bad idea... I do old car restoration out of my home garage.. So Id like to get enough CFMS and I want a QUALITY compressor. I just dont know if I should spend the extra $400 on the after cooler and automatic drain... I think...

Im looking at getting a new compressor for my new shop but I have no experience with any except for the Huksy home depot brand. I know I do not want to go that direction with this heavily used machine. I am looking in the 60-80 gallon, 5-7.5 hp range. I defiantly want to get a motor that runs...

I just pick up a cool drill press. Rockwell Delta floor model 17-600. 1hp 3ph motor, variable speed. Seems like a solid old piece of equipment. The chuck has some wobble to it, I am hoping to be able to fix with either cleaning the chuck, or buying a new one. Any tips?