Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:15:01 +0000
Reply-To: David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Air tools for my Westy
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I forgot to mention...yes the BLACK impact sockets-
Also, most FLAPS rent sets- some with the abnormal sizes like those for
axle nuts...
Dave
On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 7:12 PM David <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Dennis... you can use those or depending on your frequency of use, pick
> up some at Harbor Freight/ FLAPS...
>
> I will only use normal sockets sparingly when I can't find one of the
> other ones...I think you increase your chance of injury from a breaking
> socket exponentially...
>
> Maybe start with only the size you need for lugs? They sell individuals
> and sets in multiple places...
>
> You'll really love the efficiency gain...it's not for everything, but it
> helps with a lot of chores that normally you'd have to pound away with a
> hammer or be ratcheting away seemingly endlessly... a small butterfly
> ratchet is wonderful for the right tasks!
>
> Enjoy your gift!
>
> Dave
>
> On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 6:09 PM Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Once again
>
> Thanks for all the help. I'll adjust my Imglo pump down to 90 psi and see
> what happens. As far as the sockets I should use, should I use the black
> sockets that Sears sells for the air gun. Is that their purpose ? I can't
> get any information from Sears.
>
>
>
> Thanks again
>
> Dennis J
>
>
>
> Dennis Jowell
>
> Scotch Hollow Farm
>
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Dec 28, 2016, at 11:08 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > You will be just fine. Keep your tools lubed, don't expect heavy use
>
> > without resting for some air. .Or get an inline regulator and regulate
> the
>
> > air to the tool down to a minimum pressure to keep the backlog of
> pressure
>
> > going longer.
>
> >
>
> > If you don't have a separator, don't try to paint, and don't try to sand
>
> > furniture you are going to finish because it will eventually become
> sprayed
>
> > with dirty oil. Ask me how I know.
>
> >
>
> > Jim
>
> >
>
> >> On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 8:39 AM David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> Hi Dennis... for years I've just run a straight line to my air tools-the
>
> >> connections usually just match up from tools to the hoses... no air
> water
>
> >> separator or anything else. I keep the tools well oiled....
>
> >>
>
> >> You may have an issue of volume of air, but just taking lugs off
> probably
>
> >> not. Just take your time for each lug and use the right air pressure for
>
> >> the tool. I'm assuming you have something like a pancake style
>
> >> compressor...the bigger the tank the longer it will work your tools
> before
>
> >> the compressor kicks in.
>
> >>
>
> >> I also have started using eye protection every time I use impact
>
> >> tools...too many horror stories...
>
> >>
>
> >> I also always follow up my work on lug nuts with the torque wrench.
>
> >>
>
> >> Dave
>
> >>
>
> >>>> On Dec 28, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
>
> >>> wrote:
>
> >>>
>
> >>> For Christmas I received a craftsman 10 piece air tool said to be used
>
> >> on my Westy Vanagon 2.1 engine. I just opened it up and read the
> directions
>
> >> and it suggesting that I need an intricate plumbing set up for an air
>
> >> compressor. do I really need to do this or can I use my one and a half
>
> >> horsepower compressor that I use for all my nail guns and construction.
> I
>
> >> was hoping to use the air tool impact wrench rotate my tires on my van
>
> >> Agone that would've been a plus but now I don't know how to plumb this
> up
>
> >> if I have to.
>
> >>> Any thoughts or help would be appreciated thanks
>
> >>>
>
> >>> Dennis Jowell
>
> >>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>
> >>> Newbury, Vermont
>
> >>
>
>
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