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[GMCnet] air tools [message #213298] Thu, 04 July 2013 13:22 Go to next message
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OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor.  Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank.  I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools?  Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
 
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213299 is a reply to message #213298] Thu, 04 July 2013 13:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Check Walmart. They usually carry a lot of different Chicago Pneumatic tools.

Emery Stora

On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:

> OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor. Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank. I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools? Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213300 is a reply to message #213299] Thu, 04 July 2013 14:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Try Craigslist, pawn shops, garage sales, etc.

On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 12:25 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:

> Check Walmart. They usually carry a lot of different Chicago Pneumatic
> tools.
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
>
> > OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist
> 1HP motor. Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank. I can't afford
> Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year...
> where do I look for cheeeep air tools? Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter,
> sander, etc.
> >
> > --johnny
> > '76 23' transmode Norris
> > '76 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213301 is a reply to message #213300] Thu, 04 July 2013 14:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Harbor Freight, yard sales, estate sales.
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213303 is a reply to message #213299] Thu, 04 July 2013 14:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powerjon is currently offline  powerjon   United States
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Johnny,
Chicago Pneumatic are cheap air tools along with Harbor Freight. They are about the lowest prices that you will find. If you are a limited user then do as Bruce points out. But it is really buyer beware on those types of air tools.

Harbor Freight is really inexpensive as compared to Snap On and other major brands.
Here are some cheap tools.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-pneumatic-impact-wrench-95310.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-impact-wrench-93296.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-professional-air-ratchet-47214.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-air-ratchet-wrench-35227.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-air-angle-grinder-95504.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-inline-die-grinder-kit-53177.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-high-speed-air-sander-68739.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-dual-action-air-sander-68152.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/jitterbug-orbital-air-sander-90115.html
It is Flat Rate shipping, you can't drive to the store for that price. Which means that standard ground shipping is $6.99 unless you buy something that has extra shipping charges, that's your entire order.

Unless you're a professional Mechanic then these tools work well for most. I have always gotten the few dollars that I have spent on these tools back. If they break, I go get another one and they do have short term warrantees. If you don't like HF tools thats OK but for some that are limited users the price is right!

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

On Jul 4, 2013, at 2:25 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:

> Check Walmart. They usually carry a lot of different Chicago Pneumatic tools.
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
>
>> OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor. Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank. I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools? Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
>>
>> --johnny
>> '76 23' transmode Norris
>> '76 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213304 is a reply to message #213303] Thu, 04 July 2013 15:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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don't go cheap on an impact wrench. you need a good impact wrench or they are worthless.

Save your pennies and get a good ingersol rand, the one witht he round selector on the back is awesome. It will take any nut off. Even rusted, siezed ones, even the front axle nut with the cotter pin in Smile

If you can get one cheap at a garage sale or CL or something, go for it. But it's the reason to have compressed air!

as far as grinders, cutter and sanders, I'd get electric ones not air. your compressor is too small to run em.

Electric ones are way better as you don't have to wait for the compressor to recover...


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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213305 is a reply to message #213303] Thu, 04 July 2013 16:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I bought a Chicago Electric "double-cut" 5" circular saw

at Harbor Freight a few days back and with a few of the

little multi-LED trouble lights that brought the total up

over $50, I got a Central Pneumatic 3" High Speed Air

cutter free!


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> From: powerjon@chartermi.net
> Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 15:48:19 -0400
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] air tools
>
> Johnny,
> Chicago Pneumatic are cheap air tools along with Harbor Freight. They are about the lowest prices that you will find. If you are a limited user then do as Bruce points out. But it is really buyer beware on those types of air tools.
>
> Harbor Freight is really inexpensive as compared to Snap On and other major brands.
> Here are some cheap tools.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-pneumatic-impact-wrench-95310.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-impact-wrench-93296.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-professional-air-ratchet-47214.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-air-ratchet-wrench-35227.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-air-angle-grinder-95504.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-inline-die-grinder-kit-53177.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/5-high-speed-air-sander-68739.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-dual-action-air-sander-68152.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/jitterbug-orbital-air-sander-90115.html
> It is Flat Rate shipping, you can't drive to the store for that price. Which means that standard ground shipping is $6.99 unless you buy something that has extra shipping charges, that's your entire order.
>
> Unless you're a professional Mechanic then these tools work well for most. I have always gotten the few dollars that I have spent on these tools back. If they break, I go get another one and they do have short term warrantees. If you don't like HF tools thats OK but for some that are limited users the price is right!
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Jul 4, 2013, at 2:25 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Check Walmart. They usually carry a lot of different Chicago Pneumatic tools.
> >
> > Emery Stora
> >
> > On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> >
> >> OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor. Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank. I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools? Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
> >>
> >> --johnny
> >> '76 23' transmode Norris
> >> '76 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213307 is a reply to message #213303] Thu, 04 July 2013 17:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That's a switch.  When I was a kid at the local factory summers (60s) CP made top of the line air tools.   I'll have a look.  I'm with you, things get used three times a year if that.  Cheep from the Heathen Chinee will work fine.
 
Thanks yall!
 
--johnny
 

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Johnny,
Chicago Pneumatic are cheap air tools along with Harbor Freight.  They are about the lowest prices that you will find.  If you are a limited user then do as Bruce points out.  But it is really buyer beware on those types of air tools.

Harbor Freight is really inexpensive as compared to Snap On and other major brands.
Here are some cheap tools.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-pneumatic-impact-wrench-95310.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-impact-wrench-93296.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-professional-air-ratchet-47214.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-air-ratchet-wrench-35227.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-air-angle-grinder-95504.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-inline-die-grinder-kit-53177.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-high-speed-air-sander-68739.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-dual-action-air-sander-68152.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/jitterbug-orbital-air-sander-90115.html
It is Flat Rate shipping, you can't drive to the store for that price.  Which means that standard ground shipping is $6.99 unless you buy something that has extra shipping charges, that's your entire order.

Unless you're a professional Mechanic then these tools work well for most.  I have always gotten the few dollars that I have spent on these tools back.  If they break, I go get another one and they do have short term warrantees.  If you don't like HF tools thats OK but for some that are limited users the price is right!

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

On Jul 4, 2013, at 2:25 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:

> Check Walmart.  They usually carry a lot of different Chicago Pneumatic tools.
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
>
>> OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor.  Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank.  I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools?  Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
>>
>> --johnny
>> '76 23' transmode Norris
>> '76 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213315 is a reply to message #213307] Thu, 04 July 2013 20:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Johnny Bridges wrote on Thu, 04 July 2013 18:33

That's a switch.  When I was a kid at the local factory summers (60s) CP made top of the line air tools.   I'll have a look.  I'm with you, things get used three times a year if that.  Cheep from the Heathen Chinee will work fine.
 
Thanks yall!
 
--johnny

Johnny
Congrats on a good air compressor. At least I hope it is good, two stage makes it better than most. One HP is a little low for working air tools hard. You will have to be patient on some occasions. CCV (Cheap Chinese Version) tools look a lot like CP and Ingersol but they use twice the air to do about three quarters the work. So, for something like GMC lugnuts, just buy the bigger impact and be ready to wait a while.

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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213318 is a reply to message #213304] Thu, 04 July 2013 22:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Keith V wrote on Thu, 04 July 2013 13:02

don't go cheap on an impact wrench. you need a good impact wrench or they are worthless.

Save your pennies and get a good ingersol rand, the one witht he round selector on the back is awesome. It will take any nut off. Even rusted, siezed ones, even the front axle nut with the cotter pin in Smile

If you can get one cheap at a garage sale or CL or something, go for it. But it's the reason to have compressed air!

as far as grinders, cutter and sanders, I'd get electric ones not air. your compressor is too small to run em.

Electric ones are way better as you don't have to wait for the compressor to recover...



Good advice. I started out with cheap air tools from Costco. The didn't have sufficient power and they didn't last. I have since upgraded to Craftsman air tools and even they are a compromise. I am always envious of the top quality name brand air tools my mechanic friend uses in his shop. He would probably toss my Craftsman tools in the trash. Like any other power tool, buy the best you can afford and live with the consequences when you don't.


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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213329 is a reply to message #213298] Fri, 05 July 2013 08:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I work with air tools every day and learned this lesson a long time ago. Cheap air tools are false economy. There is absolutely NO comparison between my CP impact wrench and the equivalent CENTRAL Pneumatic (HF).

I THINK JR meant that CENTRAL Pneumatic was a cheap air tool. CHICAGO Pneumatic (widely known as CP)still makes good stuff.

Yes, I've got some Chinese junk air tools and use them for specialty tools, like using a HF drill for spinning a TIG tungsten while being sharpening on a belt sander. Certainly won't spin a drill bit enough to drill a hole... Shocked

Seriously, I use my off brand impact wrench when I want to be sure things don't get overtightened...seriously. You can spin down head bolts etc without concern that you will over torque anything. Air ratchets are the same way.

One thing to consider if you have limited air as you have is how long your air will last. You can sit and let the cheap tool pound until all your air is gone and your compressor is running flat out at about 50 psi or you can go BAAAP for a second on a good impact and have it off.


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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213330 is a reply to message #213298] Fri, 05 July 2013 08:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Johnny: I have a 1" air impact that I use on the big trucks and it requires a 1/2" air line from the compressor. I found that the 1/2 drive air tools work better initally with the bigger air line to break loose big bolts. IMO a good investment. I also would advise a ratty looking old IR air gun over any new residential grade.



Johnny Bridges wrote on Thu, 04 July 2013 14:22

OK, I have my air compressor for a total outlay of $50 for a Craigslist 1HP motor.  Free rebuilt two stager, free 65 gallon tank.  I can't afford Chicago Pneumatic stuff, and I will use tools maybe three times a year... where do I look for cheeeep air tools?  Need impact wrench, grinder/cutter, sander, etc.
 
--johnny
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'76 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213331 is a reply to message #213329] Fri, 05 July 2013 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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GOOD POINT

we all don't PROTO tools for our stuff
but
we might need that special tool for a special job

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On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 6:37 AM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:

>
>
> I work with air tools every day and learned this lesson a long time ago.
> Cheap air tools are false economy. There is absolutely NO comparison
> between my CP impact wrench and the equivalent CENTRAL Pneumatic (HF).
>
> I THINK JR meant that CENTRAL Pneumatic was a cheap air tool. CHICAGO
> Pneumatic (widely known as CP)still makes good stuff.
>
> Yes, I've got some Chinese junk air tools and use them for specialty
> tools, like using a HF drill for spinning a TIG tungsten while being
> sharpening on a belt sander. Certainly won't spin a drill bit enough to
> drill a hole... 8o
>
> Seriously, I use my off brand impact wrench when I want to be sure things
> don't get overtightened...seriously. You can spin down head bolts etc
> without concern that you will over torque anything. Air ratchets are the
> same way.
>
> One thing to consider if you have limited air as you have is how long your
> air will last. You can sit and let the cheap tool pound until all your air
> is gone and your compressor is running flat out at about 50 psi or you can
> go BAAAP for a second on a good impact and have it off.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213335 is a reply to message #213331] Fri, 05 July 2013 10:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bewarw that some of the air tools do not need to bo oiled daily, if at all. The plastic parts inside may disolve with oil on them.
Read the label.
Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213380 is a reply to message #213335] Fri, 05 July 2013 19:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hmmmmmm,

Maybe that's why I've ruined several small air saws!

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: David H. Jarvis

Beware that some of the air tools do not need to bo oiled daily, if at all. The plastic parts inside may disolve with oil on them.
Read the label.

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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213388 is a reply to message #213315] Fri, 05 July 2013 19:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yeh, it's a Quincy Compressor 820 - was just rebuilt and never installed when WSB tore down their studio building and built another.  It was the building HVAC air supplier (all pneumatic controls).  I got it new on the shipping pallet.  Since it's a 1HP, I put a 2 1/2 inch pulley on the motor.  It ain't gonna be fast, but a 65 gal tank at 140 PSI will take a wheel off.
 
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Johnny Bridges wrote on Thu, 04 July 2013 18:33
> That's a switch.  When I was a kid at the local factory summers (60s) CP made top of the line air tools.   I'll have a look.  I'm with you, things get used three times a year if that.  Cheep from the Heathen Chinee will work fine.
>  
> Thanks yall!
>  
> --johnny

Johnny
Congrats on a good air compressor.  At least I hope it is good, two stage makes it better than most.  One HP is a little low for working air tools hard.  You will have to be patient on some occasions.  CCV (Cheap Chinese Version) tools look a lot like CP and Ingersol but they use twice the air to do about three quarters the work.  So, for something like GMC lugnuts, just buy the bigger impact and be ready to wait a while.

Matt 
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213390 is a reply to message #213388] Fri, 05 July 2013 20:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Johnny,

Go to the Harbor Freight website and search for "ELECTRIC IMPACT WRENCH." Four will pop up 2ea 110 VAC and 2ea 18 VDC. I carry the
110 VDC model in Double Trouble. I bought it on Ken H's recommendation.

It is currently on sale for $49.99 but I bought mine on sale for $39.99.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges

Yeh, it's a Quincy Compressor 820 - was just rebuilt and never installed when WSB tore down their studio building and built
another.  It was the building HVAC air supplier (all pneumatic controls).  I got it new on the shipping pallet.  Since it's a 1HP, I
put a 2 1/2 inch pulley on the motor.  It ain't gonna be fast, but a 65 gal tank at 140 PSI will take a wheel off.
 
--johnny



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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213398 is a reply to message #213390] Fri, 05 July 2013 20:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I bought a 24V DC "Klutch" 1/2" drive impact driver from Northern Tool. It's hell-for-stout!

Mac in OKC


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On Jul 5, 2013, at 20:15, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:

Johnny,

Go to the Harbor Freight website and search for "ELECTRIC IMPACT WRENCH." Four will pop up 2ea 110 VAC and 2ea 18 VDC. I carry the
110 VDC model in Double Trouble. I bought it on Ken H's recommendation.

It is currently on sale for $49.99 but I bought mine on sale for $39.99.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges

Yeh, it's a Quincy Compressor 820 - was just rebuilt and never installed when WSB tore down their studio building and built
another. It was the building HVAC air supplier (all pneumatic controls). I got it new on the shipping pallet. Since it's a 1HP, I
put a 2 1/2 inch pulley on the motor. It ain't gonna be fast, but a 65 gal tank at 140 PSI will take a wheel off.

--johnny



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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213432 is a reply to message #213398] Fri, 05 July 2013 23:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mac what does that mean hell-for - stout please. They are on sale now which one should i get for the gmc.

110 or 24 volt. my onan doesn't work yet. but would the 24 volt do a tire change with the foot pounds on the gmc.

I need a four foot breaker bar first right then the imipact driver.

mick, anaheim c. 77 pb


On Jul 5, 2013, at 6:49 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:

> I bought a 24V DC "Klutch" 1/2" drive impact driver from Northern Tool. It's hell-for-stout!
>
> Mac in OKC
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 5, 2013, at 20:15, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>
> Johnny,
>
> Go to the Harbor Freight website and search for "ELECTRIC IMPACT WRENCH." Four will pop up 2ea 110 VAC and 2ea 18 VDC. I carry the
> 110 VDC model in Double Trouble. I bought it on Ken H's recommendation.
>
> It is currently on sale for $49.99 but I bought mine on sale for $39.99.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnny Bridges
>
> Yeh, it's a Quincy Compressor 820 - was just rebuilt and never installed when WSB tore down their studio building and built
> another. It was the building HVAC air supplier (all pneumatic controls). I got it new on the shipping pallet. Since it's a 1HP, I
> put a 2 1/2 inch pulley on the motor. It ain't gonna be fast, but a 65 gal tank at 140 PSI will take a wheel off.
>
> --johnny
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] air tools [message #213433 is a reply to message #213298] Sat, 06 July 2013 01:02 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Mickey,

Just carry a 4 foot cheater pipe and a breaker bar. Less damage to the nuts, much cheaper, and more reliable,


Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
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