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Showing posts with label campbell hausfield air compressor. Show all posts

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Stanley Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer

Stanley Bostitch HP118K 23-Gauge 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch Pin Nailer
  • 1/2-inch to 1-3/16-inch 23-gauge pin nailer; low-profile nose-piece tapers for clear site
  • Adjustable high/lower power switch for depth control and longer life
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum housing
  • Includes nailer, oil, abrasive, and kit box
  • 7.81 by 9.06 by 1.6 inches; 2.3 pounds; 7-year limited warranty

Yes , there is a problem with driving 1 3/16" pins but Bostitch will send you an easy fix, a new driver/piston. I am surprised that no one called them and posted this . I always contact the manufacturer with any issues first, some are very helpful and others are not. Great CS from them, as I always have had from them, and an other wise very well made compact driver now will work just fine. As far as using 2"pins, they are too long for this gauge in real wood[18 ga.2"brads is even pushing it] ;they bend easily and can "blowout" of the wood[follow the grain] when using to be really useful anyway but the 1 3/16" is perfect for shoe base mld. for flooring installs and no filler is really needed. 1" pin guns limits the usefulness as other brands have as their longest length. 4 stars for the tool as is, and add 1 star for Bostitch being there to fix their problem making the gun excellent now.

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Just returned mine and ordered a Grex 635 instead. I fired about 40 pins in hard and soft wood, tried various compressor pressure settings, and various settings of the so-called "depth control." The gun jammed once. If the air pressure is at the low end of the recommended range (70-100 lbs.), or if the so-called "depth control" is set low, pins will usually be proud of the surface. With the proper adjustments the best you can do is get them to be flush, which is unacceptable as far as I'm concerned. According to Bostitch Customer Service, this pin nailer is not designed to countersink pins, but rather to leave them flush with the service. The "depth control" is a misleading name for what is really just another way of adjusting air pressure. It does NOT change the travel distance of the pin.

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shot up many a clip of pins over the past week on a kitchen with cherry cabinets and trim. guns of this ilk are absolutely invaluable in delicate/intricate hardwood production work, from temporary jigging to glue up clamping to achieving the perfect miter. but this gun drove me up the wall and forced the guy coming behind me with the markers and putty to take his artistry to a new level. almost every pin stood proud, long grain shots and end grain. if it wasn't proud there was the slightest dent from the gun nose and the pin was still didn't countersink. when trimming in standard fjp this gun is a godsend, but for hardwood work you had better invest in a microscopic nailset(alien technology, coming soon) if bostitch hasn't decided to include one in the case already

...to follow up, this pinner is but a continuing let down. production installation of hardwood is the name, having the pin hold the pieces is but half the game. the many, the proud. i have a quick learning curve, now i've got a grex.

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I just received this nailer about a week ago and have put it to work everyday. The first time I used it I noticed it would only drive the pins flush which makes the tool useless. The pins wouldn't even countersink in pine. I decided to grind the tip down a little hoping that it would allow the driver to make the pin go well below the wood. I'm sure Stanley wouldn't recommend this, but it did the job and now my pins go just the right depth in any wood that I use it on. Besides this minor problem everything else is perfect with tool including the case.

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I was excited to purchase this nailer based on its ability to drive pins in excess of 1 inch. When it arrived I was pleased with the construction of the unit, very well made in the true Bostitch tradition. Upon immediately firing up my compressor to see what the unit will do, I was disappointed to see that it had a problem driving the 1 3/16 inch pins all the way into hardwood, in this case red oak. I tried different settings and even with the PSI set to max the pins would not countersink. I had to use a nail punch to finish the job, which is counter intuitive to why you would use a pin nailer to begin with. Other than that the nailer performs flawlessly, never jamming, etc. And by the way, the 1 3/6 pins are tough to come by. I have not seen them in any of my local home improvement or hardware stores. They are available through Amazon however, so you can stock up there.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Ingersoll Rand F35121-400-VS 1/4-Inch Air Line Filter, Black

Ingersoll Rand F35121-400-VS 1/4-Inch Air Line Filter, Black
  • 1/4-Inch NPT
  • Standard Filter - 5 Microns
  • Manual drain
  • 0.5-Ounce polycarbonate bowl with guard
  • 49 CFM

I bought this to keep moisture out of the R37121-600-VS 1/4" regulator on my 30 gallon automotive compressor. I use the compressor to run an airbrush. So, the compressor only cycles a few times a day, but the unit is pressurized all day long. Therefore, I like components to hold pressure Leaking air is a bother. This filter holds pressure quite well with little noticeable loss after a day.

The filter seems carefully designed and well made. It is light-weight, but it does not look or feel cheap. I think it will last. The housing is plastic with aluminum internal components. It has a clever, sliding detente to release the bowl. Like other manual drain filter units, there is a pin at the bottom that can be pressed to release air and water while the compressor is pressurized. When the compressor is depressurized, you can remove the bowl.

This filter is cost effective, holds pressure, and works well. I recommend it.

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When I first received this filter, the o-ring for the canister-to-housing seal was twisted and pinched, causing the filter to leak considerably. With a bit of fuss, I was able to re-seat the o-ring, and get it to hold pressure. You also have to be careful to wiggle the drain valve a bit after draining the water to get it seal tightly. Another gripe is that it doesn't come with a wall-mount bracket, so I built one myself (see attached picture).

Overall, it's functional, extracts moisture from the air line, and is easy to drain. It does leak a tiny bit, causing the air compressor to come on approx 3-4 times per day for a few seconds when not in use, but that's bearable.

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I was a little skeptical about buying such an inexpensive filter for my air system a few months ago, but I have to say that it has worked very well, and I'm very pleased. You can't go wrong for the money, and IR is well established in the industry. Never had a minutes problem with any of their compressors through the years.

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I gave this to my dad and he hooked it up to his air system in the garage. It was only $15 and provides a lot of features you don't get with those cheap $8-10 filters in the big box stores. I think this it well-made and will last a long time. It has a cast aluminum head with the inlet-outlet and the filter box is removable. I think you should be able to buy replacement parts since the filter comes out and there are part numbers on some of it but I am not sure. I would recommend this for anyone needing a good filter or water seperater.

Also, regarding the other reviews about a mount, you can get a double-side threaded connector and screw it directly to the pump or to a hose-reel. A mount is not needed unless your set-up does not provide a few inches of clearance to connect it like I discribed.

Once these are installed CORRECTLY, they work well!

First off... they are small. Don't expect something 12" tall, they are very small in size.

Second... they are NOT supposed to be installed near the compressor itself. For a filter to work properly, the air has to be cool as it enters the filter. If near the compressor, the air is hot and it will not separate the water. MAKE SURE to mount far from the compressor, and near the tool or end of hose.

Third... it's always best to use hard line up to the filter, from the compressor. Air Hose, is not the answer. Make sure to use the proper hard line (pipe) to the filter for it to be most efficient.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Arrow Pneumatic (ARRP34189) PneuMasterAir Replacement Desiccant - 1 Quart

Arrow Pneumatic PneuMasterAir Replacement Desiccant - 1 Quart
  • Sold Individually

This is the actual Dissicant material that would be used in a dissicator to absorb moisture from air. It starts out a dark blue color and changes to a pink color when it needs to be replaced or rejuvenated. Unlike some of the bag dissicants it doesn't seem to have a noticeable odor.

I use this in conjunction with my vacuum dissicator. If you have a refrigeration type vacuum pump you can quickly rejuvenate it by pulling a good vacuum on it for a few minutes until the pump stops blowing out moisture and the pressure goes a bit lower or until the dissicant turns a cobalt blue. The other option for rejuvenating Dissicant requires heat and is slower.

This is economical and seems to be good quality. I like the color change since it shows when you need to replace or rejuvenate it.

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This was a great find. The same material is more expensive through other distributors. I'll order this again, I had my order in 4 days.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Ingersoll Rand 2130 Protective Tool Boot

Ingersoll Rand 2130 Protective Tool Boot
  • Keeps tools clean and protected
  • Bright red color makes it easy to locate your tool in a busy shop

The boot I got is black, and not the red one in the picture. Amazon should update the picture. It seems to be quite durable so far, and is a tight fit. It took some stretching to get it on.

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Ingersoll Rand 2130 Protective Tool Boot

Contacted Amazon to have the picture changed from the RED boot to the correct BLACK boot picture.

Very happy with this purchase and included some pictures of it installed for your reference.

A very tight fit indeed but would not want it any other way.

Buy this tool protector with confidence.

RagenRat :0)

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Does what you expect, fits well and protects the tool. You don't even really know its there it fits so well, except around the reverse switch. Color on mine was black, read carefully when ordering as red is shown.

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Purchased this boot for my Ingersoll Rand 2130 impact wrench and it works great. Like the previous users mentioned the boot fits very snug. I heated up the boot with a 1500w hair dryer about 10 seconds to soften up the boot plastic a bit and it made it much easier to work it onto the impact gun. Once on it is indeed very snug and the protection it offers is worth the additional cost.

Bought this to fit over my 2130 ingersoll rand impact gun. Fit was great and protection will be great,too. Covers the gun great and yes the fit is tight,but needs to be other wise it will not protect like it should and with it fitting loose you will fighting it being in your way. Yes I would recommend this.