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I have my most recent air compressor project all finished up, all that's left is to reconnect the starter that came with it. I am having issues looking up instructions for correctly connecting the different leads. I have sat down and mapped all the terminals using my multimeter and manually...

There are some great suggestions in other threads for securing an overhead doing that does not need to be opened often, but fewer ideas for doors that still need to be opened. A bit of backstory: Friday I heard a bunch of yelling from 2 doors down. I hustle out front and find a young lady...

I am at a bit of a crossroads, I have one of each, both 60 gallons, and I need to decide which to mount my unit on. Aside from the footprint they take up in my space, are there any benifits of using one or the other? If I use the vertical I will have to cut the mounting plates off of the...

I picked up a used compressor and swapped the 3 phase motor for a single phase unit. I will list the 3 phase locally for $50 but wanted to give the folks on here the chance to come pick it up for free. It is a Brook Electric Motor, made in England. 5 HP. 1720 RPM, Continuous duty, 1.15 service...

Sorry if this is the wrong area to post this, feel free to move it. After we finish welding up these great projects we often need to prevent rust with a few coats of paint. After doing a search and chatting with a few friends I have not yet reached a general agreement on the best methods. Ex...

I am fixing up a portable compressor, the engine is a Honda gx160 and it's shot. I am trying to track down a used one, but am leaning towards buying a new one for $200 at Princess auto: www.princessauto.com/en/detail/208cc-ohv-gas-engine/A-p8445405e From what I have read they are decent for...

I got my hands on an Eagle model PV02A wheelbarrow type gas driven compressor. The engine is a write off but I pulled the compressor heads and cylinders off and everything is serviceable. I was looking at a parts breakdown, and it did not show piston pin and connecting rod to crankshaft...

I may have an opportunity to get my hands on a used belt sander for next to nothing. I would remove/replace the plastic covers and guards with metal ones. And swap out the belt. Can you think of any reasons why I would not be able to use it for metal? I understand that most belt sanders for...

Every time I use the small 8 ton press at work I think to myself "I could put together a far sturdier unit". It is just a Princess Auto special with a small bottle jack. The welds looks poor and it's not quite square. Has anyone built their own press? Did you run into any issues? Any...

If you have owned AND worked out of both, what are your thoughts on each? I have changed jobs from one where my 56" Torin top/bottom chest rarely moved from my work station to a shop where I may change bays 2-5 times in a shift. My chest is large enough for what I have now but I will be needing...

My younger sister has been an active member of a medieval club for some time now, she has built her own armour and weapons with the help of a local smith. She has decided that she would like to pursue it further and has asked me to fabricate a temporary ASO (anvil shaped object) for her to use...

I picked up a $5.00 garage sale circular saw, slapped a 7" abrasive cutoff disk in it, works great on 1/4" plate. Has anyone had any issues running one like this? It has a full metal guard on it with a port to direct the sparks away from me. This is a disposable tool. My only concern is the...

I will be heading down to Las Vegas in the middle May to get married, I figure it is a great time to see if I can find some deals on tools. Can anyone recommend a 1-stop business where I can find a few solid deals? My better half has not stopped talking about all the deals on clothes so I hope...

I am trying to wrap my head around the fascination with black chrome tools. I have had to work with them while helping friends and family. They are next to impossible to find in low light conditions or if dropped into a confined area. They must be marketed towards a certain population I guess...

Hey there everyone! I have found so much helpful information here that I guess it is time to introduce myself and start to contribute. My name is John, I grew up in the Calgary area and currently live near an industrial area of the city. I am 26 and have spent time on farms in Saskatchewan...

Hello to everyone! I have been following a number of threads on here for a while and finally need to take the first post plunge. I have been trying to piece together a frankenpressor from a number of dead units (emglo ku, GE 1.5hp motor and 100lb propane tank) when I came across a oldie tucked...