Monday, April 7, 2014

Ampro A1440 Air Regulator with Gauge, 0-160PSI

Ampro A1440 Air Regulator with Gauge, 0-160PSI
  • Includes a 0-160 PSI pressure gauge
  • Provides fine air control for spray gun and air tools
  • Regulate constant level of air pressure

The description for this product does not state the actual operating characteristics. It only says (several times) that it has a 0 160 psi gauge. You would think the gauge scale would be the same as the regulator characteristics, but this is not true. The label on the product says, "Max. Pressure 100 PSI Adjustable range 7.1 PSI -92.3 PSI" I assume the only reason it has a gauge that goes to 160 is to fool people into thinking the operating range is higher. (By the way, the dial background really is white, not green. I am not sure why this matters, however.)

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I purchased this gauge to use with my multiple spray guns and brad nailer. I used quick connect couplers on both ends to make it easier to use with any tool. Very pleased with its performance. Holds pressure at exactly what I set it for. This is a real regulator and not.just a reducing valve. Highly recommend.

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I specifically ordered this product because it has a green gauge face in the product picture (prior to and June 1st, 2012). When the item arrived the product had a white gauge face, which I do not want.

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I never used this item but found when I received it that it was designed with a swivel fitting most likely specifically for a spray gun attachment.

Milton Industries S-745 1/4 Npt Female Amt-style 3 Way Coupler

Milton Industries S-745 1/4 Npt Female Amt-style 3 Way Coupler
  • Sold Individually

Bought this (and some other Milton units) to standardize my workshop on a single quality connector. I had one out of box failure (leaked at the factory joint) out of about 25 units. Itwas promptly replaced by the seller free of charge, very pleased.

I orders up various quantities of the S775 (ends of hoses or hose reels and tools with 1/4" NPT male), S776 (tools with 1/4" NPT female), S213 (5 piece set of the 75 & 76, plus the male A series ends you need for loose hoses), S745 (used to make a conversion hose so I can borrow a friends tools that use the M style connectors). All interconnect nicely, and seal beautifully. The real test is time and use, so maybe in 6 months after I drag them around the shop can comment on longevity.

One thing that I found an improvement over the cheapo crap ones, I can snap a tool in one handed, without having to retract the collar to insert. Nice! Would highly recommend these to replace the cheap ones that are bought at your local import tool store which all leak and get sloppy very quickly.

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I went to the hardware store to buy a new adapter for inflating tires. There are three different kinds of plugs! And none of them is the kind my compressor came with. Now I have this coupler installed on the compressor, and it accepts all plugs very nicely.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Coupler 1/4"Female Silver F/Mil727

Coupler 1/4'Female Silver F/Mil727
  • Non scratching, heavy duty, composite material body
  • Push button quick coupling safely vents the air line

Once you use these you'll never go back. I've had a automotive shop 26 years some of these connectors have been in use for 10+ years. Simple use,great flow, no scratching

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Senco A209809 18-Gauge-by-5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch Electro Galvanized Variety Pack Brads

Senco A209809 18-Gauge-by-5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch Electro Galvanized Variety Pack Brads
  • 1,200 Brads per pack
  • Great for moldings picture frame assembly trim and cabinetry building
  • Fewer tool jams than competitors
  • Highest withdrawal values for fasteners
  • Fits A125BN and A200BN AccuSet brad nailers,

Works great with my Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer. Got these with my new nailer and have not had any jams

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If you need a few sizes rarely this is a good assortment pack. If you need to really do a major project, buy the sizes individually. When I ordered them I thought there would be more but the picture is what you get. They work.

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Great product for my home wood working shop. These work well in my Porter Cable nailer. The price at Amazon is very competitive.

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Not much to say about brads other than if they work or not and all included sizes have worked perfectly in my Ridgid 2 1/8" nailer. I bought four packs and plan to buy more Sencos when they are gone.

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I picked this up with a Brad nailer. It's a nice set for getting started with your nailer. I've gone through about half the nails and they work well, not a single jam.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Campbell Hausfeld VH6111 15 Amp 3 Horsepower 60 Gallon Oiled Stationary Vertical Compressor

Campbell Hausfeld VH6111 15 Amp 3 Horsepower 60 Gallon Oiled Stationary Vertical Compressor
  • Solid Cast Iron twin cylinder pump for longer life
  • Durable 60 gallon ASME code tank
  • Powerful 230 Volt motor
  • Reliable CAST IRON oil-lubricated pump

I recently purchased this compressor and couldn't be happier. It performs extremely well (it's a compressor what's to not work). Shipping was a great experience (shouldn't reflect opinions of the product anyway), timely service and it arrived in perfect condition.

This compressor is a major step up from my previous one. It's quiet though you can feel a minor vibration in the floor from the pistons in the compressor thumping along. That will be corrected when I finalize it's position in the shop and mount it. I may use some rubber grommets to isolate it a bit more, I'm not sure that it really needs it though. More than likely just bolting it down should minimize the vibration.

The compressor fills the tank quickly and I haven't had to adjust the cutoff swith as it came set correctly from the factory.

I'd buy it again no problem.....

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I took a chance, ordering this compressor from Amazon. Price was right and I _thought_ Campbell Hausfeld was a quality brand. The process of ordering from Amazon was straight forward. But the compressor was damaged when delivered. An air filter was crushed. Amazon doesn't handle part replacements, so I had the choice of shipping it back to them for a replacement (300lb compressor on a pallet) or they would refund me the cost of purchasing the replacement air filter. I chose that, but then after running the compressor for less than an hour, the electric motor blew up. It makes a horendous screetching noise when running. But unfortunately since it's past 30 days, I have to deal with the manufacturer (no credit for the time spent waiting for the damaged filter element, which prevented the unit from being run). All in all, I'm receiving fairly poor service on what appears to be total junk.

lesson learned, should've gone to a local tool supplier.

Powermate 031-0037RP 1/2-Inch NPT by 3/8-Inch Tube with 1/8-Inch Bleeder Check Valve

Powermate 031-0037RP 1/2-Inch NPT by 3/8-Inch Tube with 1/8-Inch Bleeder Check Valve
  • 1/2-Inch NPT by 3/8-Inch tube with 1/8-Inch bleeder
  • Durable valve closes when air has been drained from the compressor head
  • Compressor check valve needs to be replaced when it does not close during compressor shut down and allows air to leak back into the compressor head
  • A faulty compressor check valve will harm a compressor

I looked high low for this item. Unfortunately, as I was using the Part# first it didn't show up in my search on Amazon. I ended up buying from a parts vender for more than twice the price and waited 14 days to recieve. Found by accident on Amazon. Amazon needs to adjust their seach citeria to include the P/N first. A person looking for a part willusually seach by P/N.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Rockford CAT1040 10 Gallon Air Compressor

Rockford CAT1040 10 Gallon Air Compressor
  • Reliable, long-lasting pump
  • Ideal for heavy-duty home or garage use
  • Three-horsepower motor
  • 125 maximum PSI
  • 4.1 CFM at 90 PSI

it was very easy to set up, and works good for a small shop compressor. It's a little loud in small shop.

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Product arrived in only a few days, well packaged and in good condition. Only a few bolts and nuts to install wheels. The unit has been working flawlessly. So far it's only been used for pumping up car tires and the grandkids basketballs, footballs, etc..

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I bought this for my garage on Amazon. When I opened the box, I noticed the oil that came with it had spilled all over inside the box, but that is not the reason for the poor review. I also noticed that the finishing over the housing on the motor was not machined well. It was good enought that it sealed and surprisingly the oil didn't leak around the gasket. After a few weeks of use, the plastic fan cracked. I emailed rockford to get a part and there was no response. Since the motor could no longer stay cool, it didn't take long for the motor to overheat. So that was that. A waste of $200.00 Do yourself a favor and get an oil free air compressor. And if you are going to buy one, buy one locally, where you can take it back if you have problems. This motor draws around 1800 watts when running, and when starting around 3600 watts. Don't try to run this off a 10 amp breaker as it will trip. 110 volts x 10 amps =1100 watts. Not enough.