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    goop/paste for fitting to air compressor ?

    i used teflon tape in the past but i've read and seen videos saying the goop/paste is better and i'm thinking i wanna go that route because ..... my dumb *** .... was putting my new milton V fittings on with tape and .... busted the side off of the pot metal manifold attachments !!!!! not gonna...
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    milton colorfit purplr V style ???

    will there there much difference performance wise or quality/durability wise between the milton colorfit v style (purple) 1/4 inch vs their typical steel/brass 3/8 inch v style ? i want to upgrade my old leaky air hose fittings (using 3/8 air hose) my framing nailer using 3 1/2 inch ring...
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    how i got my $300 CAT 4620A compressor for $199.02 shipped ;)

    my california air tools 4620A arrived today :) http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5044949#post5044949 Home Depot Guaranteed Low Price policy clearly says ..... " ..... *If you find a current lower price on an identical, in-stock item from any local retailer, we will match the...
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    my california air tools 4620a came in today :)

    they have made some changes on it , and it looks purdy . didn't start it yet , gotta get some tape to put my couplers on . heres some pics .... against my better judgment ..... i did as the box said and kept the side up that said to . and the compressor was face down .... as i suspected . the...
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    interchange nsr83-21 framer vs. NuMax SFR2190 ???

    looking for a cheap/inexpensive air framer for small occasional/repair jobs , maybe a deck here and there . i spent most of my money to get a decent compressor ...... i'm told the interchange is a "clone" of the hitachi 21 degree framer . lots of info and great comments on the hitachi ... but...
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    northern tool coupons ($50 off $250+)

    https://www.coupons.com/coupon-codes/northern-tool-equipment/?cid=747890_2&pos=1&ccti=bc7bc81d605e498a88694d0c6397adb5&lbox=1 went to northerns site and put this on a $299.99 compressor and it took $50 off the price :) code # 238219
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    are harbor freight rubber air hoses any good ?

    i repeatedly read their connectors are crappy , but are their rubber air hoses any good ? i',m considering their 50 ft. 3/8 inch and the 50 ft 1/2 inch . should i be ok ? or should i look elsewhere ?
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    1/2 inch airline over 3/8 ?

    it seems 3/8 is prefered over 1/4 inch , but is there any benefit or harm using 1/2 inch airline over 3/8 ? it would be a 50 ft length . also what are the benefits or drawbacks of going from 1/4 couplers to 3/8 ?
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    makita MAC700 vs California Air Tools 6310

    i've narrowed my choices down to just these two , they seem to offer the best quality/features for $200 , don't wanna spend more money but i want something better than the typical $120-$140 HF/husky etc. . the biggest tool used on it will be a single framing nailer for occasional cherry picked...
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    CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS 263DLH does have a cast cyclender

    in researching the 263DLH i saw folks asking if it has a cast iron cylinder .... talked to the guy at CAT today and he confirmed that it does . http://www.californiaairtools.com/oil-lubricated-air-compressors/cat-263dlh/
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    Makita Big Bore air compressors vs. Ingersoll Rand P1IU-A9

    ok , i'm not a contractor nor do i plan to build full time , don't wanna get back into construction for a daily job . i do have friends and family that need some projects done and i wouldn't mind cherry picking some side jobs here and there . i want something that is portable . i want it to be...
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    portable compressors : Husky TA-2530B vs. California Air Tools 263DLH ????

    i'm mainly looking at these two compressors from home depot . http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-Gal-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-TA-2530B/202564847 http://www.homedepot.com/p/California-Air-Tools-6-3-Gal-2-HP-Steel-Tank-Oil-Lubricated-Air-Compressor-263DLH/203245204 regular non silent...
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