It doesnt surprise me. . .
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Catatonic
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dilligaf
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If you have a Snap-On rte where you are get to know the rte driver. You can probably get a discount.
Another good call. I see the truck once in a while selling to our mechanics. Maybe if he comes during break some day.....
I retired 2 months before my 25 years safe driving because I couldn't wait to get out. The two safety managers told me, "You've got to stay!" I said," no I don't!" They just wanted to look good because there was another circle of honor driver in their building. I had to have surgery and the award premiums were the same as I just received for 30 yrs of service-so away I went. They moved the dinner to the new district center which was about 150 miles away. I was also ticked off because some of the drivers got charged with accidents when they weren't at fault. It's ironic that they later did away with the awards and dinner. They could at least still give a gift and recognition for the 5,10, 15,20, etc. years. The only good thing was that they no longer gave Circle of Honor drivers that goofy camel-colored sportscoat.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
And 20 posts later, this thread is back on topic.
That old saying "you get what you pay for" is certainly true with air tools. I'm a cheapskate and have wasted money on the cheap stuff too.
There is a shipper I used to have years ago, his name was Howard Hurd and he modified Ingersoll Rand impact drivers for NASCAR. His son Jim inherited the business, these things are top of the line. A thousand bucks and they used to run at 200 PSI with air, although I think they run nitrogen at a lower pressure now
http://www.constructionequipmentgui...Racing-Car-Pit-Crew--15-Seconds-of-Fame/3483/
The two impact drivers and the one I got at Lowes were cheapies at about 30-40 bucks apiece a few years ago. They were Campbell Hausfelds. Nothing but garbage. I am currently using an Ampro model I got at Advanced Auto Parts, it was fairly cheap at $50 but has held up for rotating tires and the brake jobs I do at home. I'm pretty sure an Ingersoll Rand is the best made, but a good impact driver of any make is going to cost over a hundred bucks. I have a 4 HP/25 gallon tank Sears Craftsmen compressor I use. Its about 20 years old and I hope to replace it soon with an upright model that takes up less space.
trplnkl
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Chicago Pneumatic was a very good brand years ago, had an old one my Dad used. Put an overhaul kit in it and it lasted me about 15 years. I think my brother uses it now on his job. Like the Ingersol Rand, they aren't cheap. I don't use one that much anymore, but I have CH that works pretty well for the occasional.
Really check out a compressor before you buy it, even a new sears unit. Mine is way too loud.
Really check out a compressor before you buy it, even a new sears unit. Mine is way too loud.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
What? I can't hear you?
That is my reply to my wife when mine is running.
God forbid I leave it on and it turns on in the middle of the night.
I'm not happy then cause you-know-who is not happy.
satellitedriver
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I have to go outside of my shop when my Sears compressor kicks on.
Works great, but damn it is loud.
Dizzee
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I bought a Sears 26 gallon vertical compressor a few years ago.
- Assembled it. It wouldn't run. Took it back. Got another one.
- Assembled it. Ran, but wouldn't kick back on when pressure dropped. Took it back. Got another one.
- Store assembled it. Bad drain valve (cheap design). Went to store for replacement valve. None in stock. Took it back. Got another one.
- Store assembled it. Made sure it was right before leaving store. Accepted $100 refund from store manager.
satellitedriver
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BTW,
I am devoting this week to clean up my shop.
Yeah, it is that bad.
I am devoting this week to clean up my shop.
Yeah, it is that bad.
slantnosechevy
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Here's mine! (Excuse the dust)
Bought it at Wal-Mart in 97 or 98 I think. 20 gallon, 5 hp. Made in the USA.
I've had to replace only one part on it, the petcalk valve to drain the tank. Cost less than a buck.
Way to go hijacking the thread!!!!
Love the old Craftsman box on the floor. Still have mine from the '60s. IR and CP are top shelf.
Good eyes!
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pickup
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Here's mine! (Excuse the dust)
Bought it at Wal-Mart in 97 or 98 I think. 20 gallon, 5 hp. Made in the USA.
I've had to replace only one part on it, the petcalk valve to drain the tank. Cost less than a buck.
Way to go hijacking the thread!!!!
in that red cabinet , are those chilton manuals? If so, that's a lot, you must know how to work on cars.
it's a peacock valve, right? not a petcalk. Wanna beat upstate to the punch
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Peacock, petcalk--wouldn't know either one if you set them both in front of me. I am NOT a car guy.
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