Recent content by William1

For the first year, I used a tarp. After that for the next ten years, a Cover-It. Neither dealt with the humidity of Virginia and it was not uncommon for the machine to be soaked and mud wasps all over it. I finally built a proper building. But the tarp is the quick and cheap 'better than...

Many years ago, my grandmothers septic system failed and had to be redone. Turns out, the 'tank' was a Model T with a window cranked down just enough to let a sewage pipe in.....

So on the output of the compressor tank and run when ever air is being used. Simpler plumbing. Still drain the tank and this dryer pulls the residual moisture out of the air leaving the tank. I rarely take air without the compressor running. So a relay box that when the compressor is running...

Gotchya. I may take you up on the offer, I just need to get my mind right first. I'll probably need a 240V relay to switch a 120 line, so it comes on when the compressor is running. Is something like this plumbed between the compressor and the tank or on the tank outlet side? So far, it looks...

Interesting. Why are you getting rid of it? What is its power requirements? Footprint? To all, I really appreciate the information/advice. Its definitely helping guide me

I 'get' how compressing air squeezes he water out but a intercooler would have to have an auto drain, right? Got any links to a rationally priced intercooler?

Too many amps! This might be the ticket https://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Quincy-Q13160VQ-Air-Compressor/p12330.html

I've already got a 240V 20 mp breaker, remote switch and indicator. Just waiting for the compressor then plumb it (Probably just use regular rubber air line until I plumb the shop.) I have 6' of head room at the knee wall, rising to 8,' 2' out, so I can fit a 60 gallon.I think. A oil...

I need (want) a new air compressor. Old noisy as hell Sears 20 gallon will stay in the garage at the house. Wife uses it, car tires, when it dies, I'll wing it. New building, I want a quieter one (75dB or less), ideally 175psi and around 10 CFM @ 90 PSI.. Building will be plumbed and the...

Welp, saw store would not warranty the bar. But they gave me a 20% 'dumb ass' discount! Owner told me another guy did the same thing last week except the tree landed on the powerhead of the most expensive STHIL saw ($1,700!!!!) and crushed it. I made out for $72 for a new bar and chain.

The older I get, the more often this sort of things happens. Proof experience has value....

Sadly, not possible, the 30" trunk splits into two 20" making a 'Y' on another tree. I'll have to remove at least 15' to get it to fall. But... since there is nothing around that it can damage, I will not rush it. Maybe block and tackle now that its off the stump and winch it down. I just...

My Avatar? Steve Martin - My Blue Heaven

I press the lever slightly and rock the fwd/rev treadle, moving a few feet back and forth and it always slips out then. It is 10X harder on hard surface, so be on gravel/dirt/lawn. Needs the ability to slip slightly.

Ahhhhh... I did not think to remove the powerhead! Probably would of saved he bar and chain and kept my nice power head out of the mud. Thanks for the tip!