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    Compressor repair help. What did i break and how do I fix it?

    Bought this little compressor used awhile ago. It worked great, but an employee broke a valve somehow awhile back and I don't recall for the life of me what happened or what broke. Clearly there was some 3 way valve here but I've no idea what it was or what I need to buy to replace. Seems to...
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    Pro tips needed: Broken fastener in a tight spot

    Was doing a timing belt on a 94 Accord today and managed to snap off one of the bolts that holds down the water pump. Got about 2-3mm of the old bolt sticking out past the block which isn't much to work with on account of the bolt only having a 10mm head to start out with. I have about 4-5"...
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    running two compressors on one outlet

    I work off of an air compressor I carry in my truck and the CFMs are not quite enough. I'm often waiting on my tank. I have been thinking of stepping up to a gas powered compressor however I am considering the idea of running two 2 hp 120 volt compressors alongside each other with the two...
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    Psi and hose size question

    I was recently at my friend's shop and noticed he's running 1/4" connectors on all his tools - including his impact guns. When I asked him why he doesn't use 3/8" for his impacts he told me he doesn't need them because the shop runs at 150 psi. My question is what air pressure do you have to...
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    Impact wrench: Torque vs Loosening Torque

    I know this has probably been asked but I can't seem to find that answer. I'm looking at Aircat's website considering the 1150 or 1250k for the bigger jobs. I don't understand which torque rating I should be going off of for comparison sake. The 1250k is rated at 950 ft-lb of Max torque and...
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    Impact wrench CFM question

    I recently wrote a rather (embarrassingly) sterling review for Central Pneumatics new compact composite 1/2" impact wrench... before I looked at the competition. The bottom line is this thing is just plain LOUD and for the same or similar money I could get an Astro or NitroCat which are both...
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    The new Central Pneumatic composite compact 1/2" impact wrench reviewed

    I wanted the new 1/2" XT model but my local harbor freight has been sold out since I looked for one to buy at the beginning of this month. I had been using the old tried and true CP earthquake 1/2" aluminum impact wrench (700bls/ft of TQ) model and was ready to upgrade to something that was...
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    Come join the fun! Help me pick an angle grinder.

    Hey guys I'm looking for a new 1/4" angle die grinder. I have a small business reconditioning curb rashed wheels for car dealerships and I use my angle grinder all day long. I've been through about 3 Harbor Freight angle grinders in the last 4-5 months. I would keep replacing them but my god are...
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    Rebuilding Craftsman 25 gallon compressor pump

    My compressor seized up on me the other day and it turns out it's the pump. That thing is not turning for anybody. I've taken the pump off and removed the oil pan and I've got no idea where to go from here... my intention was to install new bearings on the crankshaft but I'm at a loss as to how...
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    Torn - Craftsman 75t ratchet Vs 84t ratchet

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but not new to working with tools. I just picked up Craftsman's 311 piece toolset in an effort to cease working out of the 2 hodge podge no name mobile toolsets that I've been using since I moved away from my dad's town where I had use of his glorious tool...
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