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    IR 230V Compressors on sale at Tractor Supply

    Sale prices till Dec 12 on the IR consumer grade models: $650 for 1-stage 60 gal: Link $1000 for 2-stage 80 gal: Link The "professional duty" 1-stage is also on sale: $850 for 1-stage 60 gal: Link
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    Simple compressor stand/riser with pads

    The stand is made from 2x4s, with rubber pads made from horse stall mat. I wanted something simple to raise the compressor up a few inches to make room for an auto drain valve. Here goes: Lifting the compressor, with the new 2x4s resting under it: Holes drilled in the 2x4s and rubber pads...
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    Concrete curing advice needed

    I poured concrete for a lamp post base two days ago, and stripped off the forms tonight. It hasn't cured completely yet, but I don't know how long it should take? Tonight, it was strong enough to be okay without the forms, but I can easily scrape the top layer off with a piece of plywood. And...
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    PVC box adapter ? for garage subpanel

    I'm using a box adapter to add a junction to an LB conduit body: Is that the right way to use a coupling with a box adapter? Like this one: Thanks. I've used PVC conduit before, but I've never used a box adapter in a conduit body. And this is my first subpanel install.
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    Changing name

    test of changing name of thread -- by changing the name of the first post
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    Stand for benchtop drill press

    Finished! Page 2 has some photos of the finished project. My drill press has taken up space on my workbench for too many years now. I got a miter saw recently and wanted to practice compound angles, so a small project seemed like a good way to start: Here's a shot with the drill press on...
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    Big *** Light - 13,000 lumens

    I just saw this super bright LED shop light: The price is $399, but they do offer free shipping... They also have a free 60 day trial, and it has a 7-year warranty. (they drove a 4-ton truck over it!) Here's a link to the manufacturer: Big *** Light And an article about it: CNET article...
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    Black iron pipe working pressure?

    Hello all, this is my first new thread. Does anyone know the max working pressure of schedule 40 black iron pipe for compressed air? (welded, not seamless) This came up in another thread and I'm confused about whether it's 150 psi or 200+ psi. I just bought a bunch of 1/2 inch black iron pipe...
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