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Quote: Originally Posted by sn0border88 You are all missing on of the most dangerous parts of any garage. The Oxy/Acy Torch When using a cutting torch, make sure of a few things. 1) The line is in good shape with no leaks. 2)You are cutting in a safe place, with no flammables around. (gas tank, fuel lines, cans of solvent, ect.) 3)When hitting the gas to blow through that bolt, make sure that the molten slag that results will land in a good...

Thanks for the input guys- The P/B blasting has started. My last install was on a 160k mile Heep Xj from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rusty bugger!! I've learned my lesson about penetrating oil. Anyone recomend a location to buy Kroil? I always let my compressor fill fully before running any tools. I don't wanna be in that garage with it running. The oil-less guys are LOUD, so I will definately know if I'm running the...

I need the wiring diagram for the plug. I've already contacted the company an they want me send it in. I need it now, not in two weeks. I wrote down the color and numbers the first time I fixed it but lost it when I moved. Any help would be appreciated.

Never mind, they're already sold out. Oh well, I'll keep an eye out for a used unit.

I doubt you'll get more than 15 seconds on the impact before she fires up again, unfortunately. They're ok for an intermittent burst, but for good hard constant breaking loose, they use air quickly, and I don't think you'll have enough air in the tank to make it work too well. My buddy has a Snap On cordless impact, and it's better at busting free than my 10 gal compressor and air gun, it just runs too much to keep the...

I've used a 3/8 air ratchet successfully with a pancake compressor. It runs almost continuously if I'm doing several bolts in a row. I have serious doubts it could effectively drive a 1/2 inch, but have never tried. I would start spraying everything down now with PB Blaster, and do it several times before you try to break them loose.

Try it before you go buy anything IMO

I built a building with a gas generator and small compressor. The secret is the tank. I added an additional 6 gal tank to the one on the compressor. Modify your compressor tank so the extra tank ties in before the regulator for best results. After works just about as good. Remember that you aren't using the air tool all the time. Storage makes up for smaller supply rate of little compressor.

It will probably be ok for short, intermitent use. However, any heavy or continuous use will run the risk of runnning the compressor too much and overheating it. I would turn the compressor on, and let it fill the tank completely before doing anything. Then, keep an eye on the compressor throughout the project. If it seems to be runnning alot and/or getting hot, then stop for awhile and let it cool off. You might want to invest in a larger...

I think that i would enjoy fabricating some things for my truck including bumpers, Safari rack, rock sliders but also know that I jump into and out of hobbies all the time. What would be a economical way of getting into or testing the water without going out and getting a $2k MIG welder, tube bender and such? I was thinking of maybe buying a small cheap welder that might be sufficient to put tack welds on 3/16 sheet or something so that i...