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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Powermate 072-0006RP Tank Drain Valve

Powermate 072-0006RP Tank Drain Valve
  • 1/4-Inch NPT
  • Thumbscrew style
  • Powermate drain tank valve creates snug fit to prevent unwanted air or water seepage
  • Drain tank regularly for optimal compressor performance

This is an excellent replacement for the drain valve on my Craftsman 26 gal compressor. I definitely prefer this valve than the original. It's probably just a perception but I get better tactile feedback when setting it to the closed position.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602

AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602
  • AIR LINE CONTROL UNIT 120CFM DEV-HAR602

Bought 2 of these and love them.Easy and quickly installed and easy to replace filter.Quality is there even compared to othes costing twice has much we bought previously.

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For a single stage setup this thing worked great. I still got some water in the lines but nothing like without it. I ended up installing a smaller water separator at my spray gun which elevated any small amounts of water that still got though.

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The DeVILBISS AIR LINE FILTER w/CONTROL UNIT-Water/Oil Trap didn't have the pipe nipple necessary to assemble the regulator elbow to the filter unit. After a trip to Home Depot I had the necessary three eights NPT pipe nipple.

Otherwise OK, good price and fast shipping.

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Great unit, I searched for the PN of the Snap-on unit we were using in our shop. I came up with this one as a cross for that part number. It was half the cost, and came with most of the same parts. I had to but a few fitting adapters today to use my shop QD's but its ready.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Stanley Bostitch F28WW Clipped Head 2-inch to 3-1/2-inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

Stanley Bostitch F28WW Clipped Head 2-inch to 3-1/2-inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing
  • 2- to 3-1/2-inch clipped head stick framing nailer
  • Driving power: 1050-inch-pounds; pushbutton depth of drive
  • Magnesium housing for durability; weighs 7.6-pounds
  • Sets up as sequential- or bump-fire trigger
  • Length: 20-inches; 7-year manufacturer warranty

being a pro framer, i have used many brands of nailers. hitachis are my favorite, but if you don't have the cash for them, this gun is a close second. lots of power. will nail into engineered wood. the teeth are nice and sharp making toe-nails a breeze. you won't have to pull out your hammer to finish off any toe-nails with this gun. little things about this gun are nice too. like the air exhaust can be moved in any direction without tools and comes with a rafter hook preventing some nasty falls off joists or trusses. good framing gun, not the best, but a good framing gun none the less. worth buying.

just to add to my original review; after using my gun for a few months of constant use on the job site, i have had a few problems. the rafter hook broke pretty easily so now i have to be extra careful nailing joists and trusses. also, every now and then a bit of dirt or sand will get in the housing and just sprays air out of the exhaust. to fix it i have to take it apart and clean it. it's really annoying considering how much a framer counts on his nail gun. it's still a good gun, but i'm just gonna invest a bit more next time.

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I own 4 Bostitch nailers and they are all great. I like the light weight of the nailer as well as its more than adequate power. You just can't beat the ease of use for a pneumatic nail gun.

I did a lot of research before purchasing the Bostitch and I am very glad I did. It has yet to jam. The toe nailing claw is great. It really digs into the wood and allows you to drive nails at any angle without slipping.

Can't go wrong with this.

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This product is great and it makes framing a breeze. The only problem is that the wire clipped 28 degree nails are not commonly found in a lot of the public building supply stores (Home Depot, Lowes etc.) They can special order them for you but if you need them right away you are out of luck, with that being said once you do get the nails this is one fine nailing machine that will work all day without any problems.

If you want a trouble free framing nailer this is a very fine heavy duty one Bostitch F28WW Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

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I have used almost every brand and type of framing nailer over the span of 20 years. this nailer is as close to perfection as i have seen. i was afraid it may have poor durability because of it's extreme light weight, but over the last 2 years, a million+ nails, and a few nasty falls it has crushed all my fears. I can't remember one jamb, sinks nails in lvl and other lam mat. better than any other gun i've used, and i think at this point it's takenthe durability prize. my only complaint would be the smart trigger acts goofy at times since day one. maybe by now bostitch has smartend up the goofy thing. i think i bought the first one they sold.

i noticed one reviewer said nails are hard to find for this gun, "special order" i think he said. maybe out west (WA?) where he is, but around here (PA) 28 wire is the standard. They are everywhere. i've even bought them at a back woods mom and pop hardware store.

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I picked this up at HD, and after using the paslode cordless, I really like the Bostitch. For it being as light as it is, it really has tons of power, and holds way more nails than the paslode. Because of it's magnesium construction, it's also lighter than the paslode, and with a lightweight airhose, this thing is versitile. The countersink feature rocks due to it's pushbutton guage, and the cleat it has on the safety works brilliantly for toenailing.

For an airpowered gun, this thing rocks!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Wagner Power Products 0417005 HVLP Control Sprayer

Wagner Power Products 0417005 HVLP Control Sprayer
  • HVLP control sprayer for spraying thin materials such as deck stain, wood sealers, and more
  • Maximum control, low overspray; 3 pattern shapes; variable flow control; 4 psi at 40 cfm
  • Light plastic housing and reservoir
  • Includes sprayer and 1-1/2-quart sprayer cup
  • 1-year warranty

I've never owned or used a paint sprayer before, but I wanted to try one for repainting our kitchen cabinet faces, doors and drawer fronts as part of an extensive renovation. This model was recommended to me for small-scale jobs where accurate control is important. Long story short it works great for that purpose.

The sprayer is easy to set up for use just a few simple parts that go together with no problems. The feed tube in the material cup can be angled in any direction, which allows you to tilt the sprayer as necessary to work on horizontal or vertical surfaces.

If you've ever used aerosol can spray paint, you can get comfortable using this sprayer in just a few minutes. It has two controls: one to adjust the spray pattern (I used the horizontal pattern exclusively) and one to adjust the volume of paint going through (about mid-point worked well for me). The spray pattern is very precise, allowing you to achieve almost brush-like control with minimal overspray. I disassembled my doors and drawer fronts and worked on them horizontally. The only limitation I encountered is that the whole assembly is kind of large, which limits how close you can get to horizontal material. I had a tendency to bump the paint cup against the work quite a few times before I got used to it. Vertical surfaces present no problem.

Clean-up is also very easy, at least with water-based paint. The clean-up instructions are described in detail in the manual, and it took me less than 20 minutes to get everything spotless and ready for the next job.

Now a couple of important points: First, the sprayer does indeed work with water-based latex enamel. The key is to thin the paint. Wagner sells a product for this purpose called 'Paint Easy'. I got a 32-ounce bottle, which is enough to thin about two gallons of paint, for a few dollars. The viscosity measuring tool included with the sprayer wasn't much help for me, but I just played it by ear and thinned the paint until it obviously flowed much easier. Second, it might take anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds after you press the trigger for the paint to actually start flowing out of the nozzle. Not knowing this the first time around, I almost gave up when I saw no paint coming out, thinking the sprayer didn't work. Be patient and allow plenty of time for the flow to start. If nothing happens after 30 seconds or so, you'll probably need to thin the paint some more. And whenever you let go of the trigger, the paint retreats back into the cup, so you'll have to allow for this start-up time after any significant pause in your work.

Now that I know how to work with this sprayer, I'm very happy with it.

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I recently purchased this item with primarily one purpose in mind: I wanted to stain lattice panels under a deck with a latex stain. The thinning chart in the documentation specified usage with only 6 types of finishes. Instructions were not furnished for latex paints and stains. As one reviewer pointed out, they do specify later that warm, soapy water should be used to clean latex materials. And since water based materials are thinner than oil based, I decided to take a chance and use the stain as delivered. I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The spray was even and predictable and there was no spattering, even as the stain was running out. It definitely made the job easier for me....painting lattice panels with a brush or roller can be a monster! Since the spray pattern was only about 1 inch or so, I wouldn't dream of using this machine to cover a deck or other large object. And this product isn't advertised for this purpose. I do agree with Wagner that it would be good for deck railings. For the job I required with the material I used, I found it to be quite suitable. But I must admit I haven't tried to use oil based enamel with it, however. If I ever choose to do so, I would hope it would work ok if I used the viscosity test as specified. I generally use water-based materials anyway. Cleanup was no fun (it never is). But I found it to be quite manageable. I simply removed the parts specified and soaked them in a warm, soapy water solution as directed. Have you tried to clean a roller and a paint brush lately? If you want to read real horror stories, read reviews of other power paint sprayers (including Wagner) on the Internet. They are almost impossible to clean, require frequent maintenance and are very noisy and heavy. They also are much more expensive. Noise was not a problem with this unit and it weighed slightly more than 3 pounds.

In conclusion, I found this unit to be quite adequate if it is used for purposes for which it was designed. It was not designed as a heavy duty unit and should not be used as such. Bye the way, you might want to Google search for the best price.

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What a waste of time! I saw Wagner's infomercial and the sprayer looked like just what I wanted. I have a screen porch, some eaves and some furniture to paint. I purchased the sprayer and got ready to start painting and guess what. You can't use latex paint with this sprayer. I called their 800 service number and was told by a service tech that it wasn't powerful enought. I don't use oil based paint only latex. The infomercial never said it wouldn't spray latex and the box doesn't say anything either. In the instructions it mention latex when talking about clean-up...even though you can't use it. I feel Wagner has been less than truthful in their ads. The certainly wasted a full day of my time.

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I thinned and thinned my oil base primer until it would finally spray and using it on some bare wood new eaves, I could have put ten coats on to get good coverage...worse yet, the oil base paint was next to impossible to clean out of it without a big tank of Mineral Spirits or something. There is no possibility that I was able to clean it well enough to use any other color than the white I started out with. I bought an extra front end for it, too! Might as well have thrown the money away...no wonder you see so many Wagner sprayers in Second Hand stores!

Avoid this product unless you want to use it for stain.

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The reviewers fall into two groups: those that could get this to work and those that never could and returned it. You will notice a difference in the personalities of the people in these groups. Who are you most like?

I brought this home, read the manual and found that while it mentioned cleanup of latex paint, it didn't mention preparing to paint with it. I called the company and they said this painter is not recommended for latex: too thick. I read the reviews that got it to work, decided I was like those folks and followed their recommendations. Here I repeat some of these and add a few of my own.

I used a mix of 3 parts paint to 1 part water, which is easily done on the calibrated paint container. Others used a slightly more dilute mixture, and latex paints may vary by manufacturer, but this worked for me. The first 15 seconds of spraying should not be on your project as it may "spit" a little. From then on smooth sailing. Need to stop for lunch, or want to come back to it tomorrow? I recommend just setting the sprayer down. Don't touch it. Most especially don't clean the tip. A little cone will form and dry, isolating the rest of the paint and keeping it liquid. When you're ready to start again, just use your thumbnail to flick off the little cone and spay. You may need to repeat this once or twice in the first 30 seconds, then everything is back to normal.

I used this sprayer to paint some trellis and a wicker chair. I got very good results. You wouldn't want to paint your house with this, or a long length of fence. For that you need a higher volume painter, but for small to moderate jobs, this sprayer provides excellent control. It has three settings, that allow you to select a horizontal band of paint, a vertical band of paint or a circular pattern. You get a lot of control without a lot of over painting. The paint goes where you point.

Clean it once at the end of the job, but really get serious about it. Don't leave any flecks of paint to get clogged in the nozzle. With four parts (3 associated with the nozzle and the uptake tube) this is really very easy. Be careful not to damage the nozzle tip, but get all the paint out. Overnight soaking can help. As can, putting dish-washing soap on the treads without washing it off. The threads tend to attract paint and the soap makes them easy to clean.

So are you more like me, or the guy who whines loudly and takes it back for refund?

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Ss3J5.5Gh-Wb Ingersoll-Rand 8 Gal 5.5Hp Honda Gas Twin Tanks Air Compressor

Ss3J5.5Gh-Wb Ingersoll-Rand 8 Gal 5.5Hp Honda Gas Twin Tanks Air Compressor
  • Low profile and lightweight design offers increase maneuverability around the most demanding jobsite
  • Durable cast iron compressor is oil lubricated and rated for tough, continuous duty applications
  • Twin 8 gallon tanks offer plenty of reserve air so you can keep working with less waiting
  • Powerful Honda engine offers years of trouble-free service
  • Runs quietly for less disturbance to your and others around the work site

I purchased this compressor in May of 2004. Ordered it through Northern Tool.

The Northern Tool company is great in itself, transaction went through cleanly and quickly and the compressor was soon on its way to my home through freight shipping. Ordered a few other tools along with the compressor and those got to my house quickly and at an excellent price. But then when the nightmare began.

I received my air compressor sometime around mid june and broke the engine in as per manufacturer instructions. First day out on the job I ran it for about 10 minutes and it broke down! cost me 200 dollars in lost wages that day!

I called Ingersoll-Rand customer service. After waiting about 20 minutes to actually talk to someone they told me (in a quite rude manner) that I should take it to a specialized certified mechanic in town that fixes all of their products and that it wasnt a problem with the factory.

I took it to the mechanic they had referred me to only to find out they were not an Ingersoll-Rand service center! IR had revoked his certification because he wasnt meeting some kind of quota set by IR!

I called IR back to confirm the place and they told me not to go to the mechanic they had referred me to earlier, instead to go 150 miles south to a shop in Los Angeles! I, rather annoyed, reminded them that I was loosing money every day this machine was down and that I expected better service from them and better quality of product. Well they basicly told me I wasnt important and told me I had no choice but to take it down to Los Angeles or try to fix it myself.

Well I couldnt wait. I took the compressor apart and found out that some numbnut at the factory did not properly tighten the screws on the flywheels that connect the engine to the compressor pump. As a matter of fact it didnt even have the square key thats designed to hold the wheel in place! The wheel on the engine side had been stripped to the point where it was unusable.

Once again I called them to find out if the parts I could order to get this thing up and running again would be covered under warranty, and they told me since I took it apart it was no longer under warranty and that I was up the creek without a paddle.

50 dollars in parts later I had it up and running and I was making money again.

Since then the compressor has been excellent. It has not failed since I fixed it and it has a higher CFM per PSI than other compressors in its price range, and the Honda engine is one of the best and most reliable on the market right now. In all honesty I love this compressor but IRs customer service left a bad taste in my mouth.

Would I recommend this compressor? Yes, just make sure all the parts are tightened and in place becore you start it for the first time, especially the flywheels.

Am I happy with Ingersoll-Rand? Heck no. If push came to shove I will probably buy an Emglo or Dewalt compressor next time.

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I did not buy this exact model, but I did by an ingersoll rand based on their name. The machine has had problems, that sometimes happens, the real problem is getting someone to fix the problems. The customer service at the distribution and repair center is terrible. I would never pay the extra money fr an ingersoll., you can get a better deal with other products and get customer service too.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Jet JSM-704 1/2-Inch Pneumatic Drill with Reverse

Jet JSM-704 1/2-Inch Pneumatic Drill with Reverse
  • Ball bearing and needle bearing construction for more efficient performance
  • Muffled handle exhaust for quiet operation
  • Variable speed trigger for positive control
  • Equipped with Jacobs chuck
  • Auxiliary side handle for increased control

I was skeptical on how much torque the drill would have, because I have a competitive brand 3/8" 1200RPM that doesn't develop much. I was pleasantly surprised, but not impressed. I'm able to stop the chuck with my hand, but it takes a good grip. I'd say the torque if comparable to my 18volt cordless. The 800 RPM is a good functional speed.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

NEW AIR COMPRESSOR HOSES 25' feet - BRASS NEW TOOLS

NEW AIR COMPRESSOR HOSES 25' feet - BRASS NEW TOOLSIt is good price and goods, good fit for my air compressor. it is more expensive in the homedepot, good

The hoses I received, 5 in one order, all show well made fittings and they do rotate smoothly. However, the description stated the hose was very flexible. This actually is a very stiff hose and retains its coiled "memory" even when warmed up. This makes it hard to maneuver and "coily" to make up a word. Again, well made and promptly delivered, but just too rigid to be convenient for hand tools.

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