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How many tires and how often will you be using it? I bought a HF tire changer (and the motorcycle attachment) but I only use it to change motorcycle tires. For some reason, MC dealers around here want $40 and up to change a ******** tire. And MC tires don't usually last very long, maybe 10k...

You'd melt the Al-pex. The air coming out of the compressor head is hot as hades. Stainless steel or copper would be best. I've used soft copper in the past with no problems.

I bought that same black CH replacement tank from Toolpartsdirect.com for my old 20 gallon blue tank CH compressor about a year ago. It is a direct bolt up for a CH but if you are using your different pump and motor, be prepared to drill some holes and possibly source another longer or shorter...

I'm kinda excited to see these new Icon boxes in person. I'm not at all sure I'd drop $7300 on any toolbox let alone one from HF but I'm a cheap old *******.

There are many shop items many people would be unable to afford without HF or someone like them. There was a time that only professionals and businesses could afford a shop full of tools and equipment. If you think about it, HF and other Chinese products have democratized ownership of so many...

I have an American Rotary ADX 10 HP. It runs a 5 HP lathe, a 1 HP Bridgeport mill and a 2 HP cutoff saw. Sometime 2 at a time but usually just 1 at a time. It's a great product. Completely trouble free. It's powered from a 2 pole breaker in my single phase panel. It feeds a small 3 phase panel...

I've used both of these companies with good success. http://www.standridgegranite.com And http://www.precisiongraniteusa.com They are both in Sante Fe Springs, CA So shipping to Idaho wouldn't be horrible. A company I used to work for was also headquartered there. I still have a little...

Update. I found this relatively inexpensive dispenser handle on flea-bay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-Fill-Rite-Manual-Fuel-Nozzle-Diesel-and-Gas-Compatible-FRHNM/312663614581?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I think this, combined with the venting ball valve I...

I have this one. It's been a very solid reel for the money. https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-x-50-ft-retractable-hose-reel-62344.html?_br_psugg_q=hose+reel Don't pay more than $59 though. They are a regular sale and coupon item.

We've had a 50 ft. Retracta for well over a decade. It has been a great reel but after many years of use in a blazing hot garage, I had to replace the o-rings a couple of years ago. The friendly folks at Retracta (Macnaught) were quite helpful and mailed out the necessary parts quickly. It now...

I emailed HF and asked that question. Their only reply was to check the website periodically for new products. So my guess is probably they will. No idea when though.

I was in machine tool field service for 20+ years. I used (and still have) a Jensen roto-molded case. Tough as nails, it survived the luggage gorillas at many an airport and the typically rough environments of machine shops. Jensen has pre-assembled tool kits for many industries. I preferred to...

My shirt pocket holds it. And it stays there untouched while I'm driving. The only time I will talk on is if I happen to be in the car with built in, hands-free voice controlled Bluetooth.

Thanks! I eventually figured that out after my second beer. :beer: It does make me wonder why Harbor Freight doesn't adopt a truly modular sizing. Drop the 26" and make it a 30", make the 56" a 60" and make the 72" a 90". Also eliminate the 44"model altogether because you could hang the...

I've been tracking the prices on the US General boxes for about 60 days now. These prices are pretty decent, especially considering there have been some increases in the everyday prices. The frugal and lazy parts of me wants to ignore this sale and keep the money in my sock drawer and just...

We've got the air/hydraulic rolling lift jack on our Advantage lift. It has easily lifted everything we've got from a full size Chevy truck to a Kia Soul. It came with a couple of height adaptors, I think a pair of 2" and a pair of 6". The adaptors can also be stacked. The rolling jack has made...

When the lift is lowered, the vast majority of the hydraulic oil is in the reservoir. So the suggestion of caps and plugs is a good one if you have a local source. A cheaper solution is what many machine tool manufacturers do. On machine tools that had hydraulic systems that required disassembly...

I've got an older Homak box, a 42" or so size. It's always been a home box and it always had a problem with the drawer slides sticking when it is cold. Fortunately, I live in AZ and it is only (relatively) cold here from about mid-December to February. I recently contacted Homak to see if...

I ran ¾" copper and have zero regrets. The added volume really seems to help when using something that flows a lot of air, like an impact or grinder. You won't miss the $100.

Dang, I really like this idea! A valve is a great idea. Or something like a fuel dispenser handle.