

| Subject: | Re: Air tools for my Westy |
| From: | David |
| Date: | Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:15:01 +0000 |
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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