Shop Tip-Don't Throw Away that Old Compressor

XXXXxxxYour old "little compressor" has finally pumped its last PSI and you have to go out and buy another BIGGER one with MORE capacity. Naturally you'd like one of those huge commercial versions, that are as big a door, but cost and sheer size make you settle for a smaller more portable version. Once you get your new "Toy" back home, you look at your trusty old compressor and try to decide if you want to scavenge any parts off it, or just dump at the curb and salute it as the garbage truck rolls off into the sunset. Don't Throw Away that Old Compressor!, the extra tank volume of your old compressor can augment the capacity of your new portable compressor and give you an increased air storage volume nearly as large as the commercial version "you really wanted". -Read More

Tool Review-V Clamp Vacuum Clamps

V-Clamps are a handy way to hold parts from the bottom side so you can rout, sand, saw, carve or assemble with no obstructions on the face of your work piece . These little industrial-strength workhorses use a tiny amount of compressed air to generate a huge amount of clamping force, up to 330 pounds. The two different models allow for use in a variety of applications, both vertically or horizontally.-Read More