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I have the Donny FL Ronin on my Blitz, very pleased, it really quieted the bark of the Blitz. Per their rec I am running the .25/30...

Almost done. The tripod is missing the center spreader for the legs, I'll make a thin plywood piece with hinges and pins to replace the...

The way factories treat what could be very nice looking wood is a real shame. Production speed rules, however in many cases they have...

Oh I am sooo intrigued. Built a few spud guns back in the day, dangerous fun. I stuck with hairspray and never picked any little pieces...

Is the flat device on the lawn a battery pack? Way cool.

Hmm, I have a super nice 10 gallon air compressor tank, pretty certain one of the end bells is threaded need to have a look, It's an...

True dat. I do wish it was more like automotive in this respect. Every new car on the dealer lot will have on the Mulroney sticker the...

Neat, the valve for a bead seater is ideal. Same need for a big quick slug of air. I admire your creativity, good on ya! Seriously big...

Uhh ya I kinda thought that could go without saying... :) My friend Dwight (RIP) did his valve engineering using the valve stem sealing...

Mike, that is seriously cool, How much pressure in the orange tank? Looks like a piloted valve, I assume the black rubber device is a...

Jim, I've lot of experience with O-ring seals. 40 years in dental equipment. There is a very logical reason for listing O-rings by ID...

The harder durometer O-rings can be measured OK with calipers, soft o-rings are a real PITA to measure accurately. Thanks so much for...

Air leaks have taken out more compressor pumps than any other cause IMO. Both Lowes and Home Dopey sell leak detector, a small bottle...

I've seen a propane torch treatment ending up looking awesome. I just can't do it... I am still a fan of Birchwood Casey Tru oil, after...

Thanks JimD, good to know that parts are available, that's a big deal on these cheapo HPA pumps. My El Cheapo from Temu is straight to...