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I completed moving my IR T30 vert 60 gal 5HP compressor to the shed. I plumbed in an after cooler between the cylinder out put and the tank (Check valve) I capped off the output bung and fired it up and let it build to 80 psi, then cut it off. In 24 hours it has leaked down to 45 psi. There...

Space is at a premium in my shop,, Currently I have a Hobart 210 Mig (.35 solid wire), and a Liccoln 140 (.25 solid wire). Each on it's own cart, each with it's own 75/25 bottle. I am looking to consolidate them onto one cart, with one bottle, would like at least one drawer (or 2) for storage...

AN/JIC are 37deg, SAE are 45deg,, my compressor has 5/8" O.D. copper tube from the pump to the tank,, I am re-plumbing to add an aftercooler. (IR T-30 compressor) Is there any way to identify a 37deg vs a 45 deg flare fitting ?

Another question with my setting up the compressor in the shed,, I am adding an after cooler, Of course I am removing the water between the after cooler and the tank. The commercial water separators are designed the "swirl" the air in the bowl to remove the water,,, is that needed or effective...

I am trying to wrap up the moving compressor to the shed,, and will be adding an aftercooler between the pump and tank. It is an IR T-30 5hp 60gal vert unit. I am looking at 2 styles of after coolers: Parallel tube (styled like a car radiator)...

Compressor is in the shed 8' from the garage. I interrupted the compressors control circuit (from the pressure switch to the mag starter coil) with a relay that has a 24vac coil. Added a 24vac transformer. I ran a 18/2 direct burial wire to the shop where I have a switch that controls the...

I have a 5hp IR T-30 60gal compressor, I put a new WEG 5hp motor and WEG mag starter on it a few years back. The manual/auto air pressure switch is wired into the WEG Mag starter. The mag starter label states 208-230v coil voltage. I am moving the compressor into a shed that is ~10 feet from...

I have a detached (wood framed) garage on my property I would like to have internet access in, BUT it has to be the same network as my house. (NAS backup) My house has a Comcast modem/router bridge mode toan ASUS router that is supplying my devices in the house with WiFi and hardwired Ethernet...

I have a 60gal vertical IR T-30, new 5HP 1750 motor and it all runs great. I have limited shop floor space,, And I am wanting to move the compressor into the walk in "attic" room. I want to get a 30 gal horizontal tank with feet and large top plate, like a service truck compressor has, and...

I have some Jeep TJ fender flares I need to plastic weld on,, As with most plastic car parts,, there is info "cast" somewhere on the piece. This has the typical part#, date codes and "TPE",, as in the type of plastic. I am getting contradicting info,, There are a few types of TPE,, some sell...

I have a 12'x10' Shed 6' from the side wall of the detached shop. The electric meter for the shop along with the shop's 200A panel (inside) are on this wall about 9' from the corner of the shed. The shop has it's own 200A service and ground rods in no way associated with the house. I am moving...

Figured this was the best group to ask in. I have a 3/4" 200psi black poly water line from the house to a yard bib. It is buried at 28-30" deep. I want to add a branch line about mid span for the garden. I have the proper S.S. 3/4" barbed "T" and S.S. clamps. And I know all about heating the...

I made 2 racks on the back wall to hold lengths of metal (angle, tube, etc),, The racks are about 12' long and I put anything over 3' long up there. Now I need ideas for storing under 30" lengths of angle, tube, rod, band, etc. I keep stuff as short as 4-6" . Need ideas for "Off the floor"...

I use a bit of Rustoleum commercial oil based paint, out of gallon and quart cans. The paint never makes it to a 2nd project. If I open up the well sealed can, there is a 1/4 - 1" hard layer on top. I even put the cans in large zipp lock bags and sealed, the still dry out. The stuff is getting...

I need to replace my 30 year old no-name floor jack, it is leaking down and has paid for it's self. Looking at the Daytona 3 ton long reach ($239) or the crown jewel Yellow super duty ($279) This is an occasional use in my home shop. Does HF still do coupons? not seeing any lately

My 22' x 32' stand alone Shop has hydronic heat with a Electro Industries 7.5KW boiler. The shop is well insulated with 2x6 walls (r-19 batts) and roughly R-30 blown in ceiling., insulated doors, weather wrapped, etc. The shop will actually stay cool for a few days during a change to hot...

My parts cleaner is just to dirty to clean (differential) parts for final assembly. I clean everything in it when restoring an old jeep. But when it comes time to give parts a final clean just prior to assembly,, to much crud and grit in there. Does anyone run 2 parts cleaners ?? one for...

I am one of those lucky people who are a mosquito magnet. Even if I keep my 22x32 garage closed, they find their way in to harass me. But some nice days/evenings I would like to keep the doors open. Looking for an economical (plug in ??) mosquito repellent device. My thermacell works great in...

My new to me mill came with a LOT of tooling and clamps, etc. most of it has some rust on it. All the t-bolts, clamping plates, steps, etc are of a flat black finish. Not paint. what type of finish is that on all the black mill clamping hardware? Best way to derust them and re-finish??

Wanting to add an older used floor model drill press to my shop for a while now. Got around to clearing room and hopped on Craigs list and FB Marketplace,,, They are gone? 6 months ago I would search "Drill press" on either and find a 1/2 dozen with in 30 minutes of me (20736, Maryland),, now...