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I just saw this Quincy on FB marketplace. It's in west, central Illinois. I have no affialtion, it's not mine. It's too far away, and I'm afraid of a divorce if I bring home another project before finishing an existing... I've asked for more photos and information, hopefully the seller is...

I'm sure if I'm asking this question, I'm not qualified to be doing this work :) Other than expense, is there any reason not to use an industrial pressure switch on an air compressor ? Properly sized, wired and adjusted. Something like the photo below.

Hello, I'm looking for a cushion chamber for an air compressor I'm building. I usually see these on old Quincys. I want it purely for cosmetics , size, function, isn't too important. Below is a picture from Google of a cushion chamber. Thanks, Steve

Hi folks, I bought an old fire hydrant for my dog. A US Pipe Sentinel 250. I'm trying to disassemble it completely, before striping and repainting. The top... bonnet ? won't come off. I know, I know, I know, I should just leave it stuck and start painting... The bonnet is 10" in diameter and...

Hello folks, Shopping for a motor for a compressor project... I've seen two motors with equal specifications, other than the NEMA frame size. Is there any benefit to the larger 213 frame compared to the 184 ? I've no space or fitment constraints. Steve

I've no connection to this ebay sale... just seems like a cool historical compressor. This person has a Quincy QR 325 ROC 1... I believe that would make it one of the first 325s ever made. It also has a cushion chamber, a cool air filter housing, an art deco switch box and an R/I motor...

Guys, I need to replace my old tool case. I'm a field service engineer for medical imaging equipment. None of my tools are very big, 10" Channellocks, 8" adjustable, 3/8" drive socket set. The rest of my tools would be considered electronics sized. I think I'm going to get one of these...

Hey folks, Cruising through Craigslist this morning and saw this 'vintage' Milwaukee jack. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/4801124728.html I see a lot of images on the web, but none of it in use. I'll assume this is a bumper jack ? I can kinda remember when a bumper was a lift-point...

Folks, Am I seeing things ? I hope I've attached a photo correctly. Does someone make a short, fat, 60 gallon receiver ? There are some images on Ebay, Craigslist etc... that show what looks like a short 60 gallon tank. I'll assume it's based on 80 gallon end bells with a shorter cylinder in...

Hey folks, Scrounging around Craigslist before church this morning. I find this cool looking old Lincoln welder. I don't think this is what is usually called a tombstone. I've got an idea what the nickname this one would have... I'd love to know about this welder if you've got any...

I've a question for the compressor experts. When I look at old compressors, many have a cushion chamber. I don't see this on new compressors. I can't find a very good explanation of the cushions purpose. Are they obsolete ? If nothing else, I think they look cool. More fins are always better...

Hi folks, I just found this in my tool box. It's a 1/4-20 stainless. It had seized in an automated welding job. I drilled it out, in place, by hand. I've kept this for 20+ years. Some days it's better to be lucky than good :thumbup: Do you keep any trophies ? Steve