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Thanks, That getting to be a better value, I think I will pick up a pack of those until I find a better solution. I am looking at some PET film from McMaster Carr I can get a 10 foot roll for less then $10 for several of the sizes. Then I just have to get it to stick. -Dan

I recently bought a HF blast cabinet and it came with one film applied and 2 extras but they do not sell replacements. What are you guys using to protect the windows of your blast cabinets? I did see tptools sells replacement films for like $8 for 3, I know there has to be some great almost no...

I have never broke a brand name extension but I have a couple chiwanese extensions that are mangles. One I twisted the male square end off and the other a 20+ inch I bent using it as a pry bar, heated it to straighten it and did not think about the fact that I changed the heat treat and the last...

I got this picture but that is is. -Dan

You aircraft mechanics may not be using them but are you TRYING to not mar the finish on the fittings you work with? I think these wrenches are for people building cars they are planning to show or want to look nice, and they do not want a bunch of nicks and **** in there anodized AN fittings...

Can I use one of these green softgrip handles to replace the red handle (that is smashed) on my 1/4 rotohead ratchet? This is the handle currently on it http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120345004749 -Dan

Dynabrade are great die grinders too, I have 1 ARO/IR 18K RPM, 1 Dynabrade 12K RPM, 2 IR revolutions 25K RPM die grinders. The dynabrade is my weld grinding/hogging grinder because it is rated at 1hp and there is no doubt that it is powerful. I think dynabrade and dotco are most likely about...

That "chatter" comes from 2 things, the trueness of the carbide bur (if the shaft is bent forget about it not chattering) and the trueness (runout) of the collet/chuck. A good/great die grinder will have a double angle collet setup just like is used on some machine tools and they are very...

I have found the Marine clean to clean the same as Castrol Super Clean, which can be found at some auto parts stores (no shipping needed). -Dan

Just an FYI Northern sells the plugs as a 2 pack maybe this site is selling them individually and the nothern plugs are steel (which I would much rather have then brass). I have made a short piece of hose (like an snubber hose) with a V coupler and a M plug, which I use for when I take my...

I have had these for over 2 years now and had not problems, one bit of advice, if they get stiff put a few drops of air tool oil on the O-ring inside then connect an air tool (not paint gun) and run the tool to get the oil out of the coupler. The o-ring needs a little lube from time to time. -Dan

About a year ago I posted my air powered filtered parts washer (maybe where the filtered idea came from maybe not). But I thought I would share with you how effective the filtering is. Attached are pictures of the filter from my parts washer after just a year, it became plugged up and this is...

I know these are not IR or CP, I was just wondering if anybody had tried them. I only use my RA die grinders for scotchbrites and such so I am not taxing the heck out of them but they are the most used air tools I have. -Dan

Nobody? Am I going to have to be the lab rat on this one? -Dan

Has anybody tried any of the new air tools? I am most interested in the slim right angle die grinder, it is a sharp looking tool. -Dan

I have a Hypertherm PowerMax 30, 30 amp machine, it is rated at 3/8 steel and will make its way through 1/2 - 5/8 very slowly. I love this machine, I use it for beveling, gouging (even thought it is not rated for it, it still works) cutting. The cut is so clean and percise and with a guide is is...

Because this tube will be outside and under significant air pressure I would recommend painting the tube to protect it from the elements. I know it generally takes a long time but copper is subject to embrittlement from the elements and most significantly bird droppings. The last thing you would...

I have been looking at getting one but was wondering waht others had to say about it. You can't use a breaker bar or ratchet on a 98 sunfire with the 2.2 unless you jack up the engine and remove the motor mount and A/C line. -Dan

If you do go the copper route, I would paint it to match the fence, so it is less noticable to anybody. Don't want yoru copper pipe stolen. -Dan

Thanks, I love my sprayers but know they will eventually need parts, and now I know where to get parts. I can't even tell you how many gallons of solvent have gone through mine. -Dan