->Here again, while the compressor is Sears, the hoses, fittings, etc.
->can all be found from Harbor Frieght at considerably cheaper prices.
->So, I think if those that read this take my qualifying criteria
->as a quide, the choice of what brand/quality to buy can be a
->major dollar factor and, if done carefully, can be made without
->jeopardizing ones tool box, their capabilities or their pocket book.
Hmmm.... Most of the old 'cheap' air hose fittings I have are definitly
of questionable quality, and they came from HF. They tend to not fit into
other fittings and they leak. Most are cast pot metal. When I bought the
compressor and went on an air tool binge, I also went over to the farm supply
store and bought all Milton machined fittings. Not more leaky fittings anywhere.
And they cost about $0.50 more on average. For the male ends this represents
a 100% increase, but on the females, it's considerably less.
Also, I ran across some good tips on setting up a compressor with an
oiler/waterfilter/regulator. I put in a 'T' after the regulator but before
the oiler and a different size hose coupler on the 'T'. This coupler mates
with the ones on my paint hoses so that they never get oil in them and
therefore never get oil in my paint, a mistake that has nearly cost me alot
in the past. It means buying an extra hose (@$9.00/25 ft) and some couplers
but the $20.00 or so is very well spent.
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