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Re: Parts Washers

To: "Mark J. Andy" <marka@telerama.com>,
Subject: Re: Parts Washers
From: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:20:22 -0700 (PDT)
1 - old stainless sink (whatever size you want)
2 - plastic bucket with lid
3 - small water pump (as used for indoor fountains etc)
4 - couple of feet of plastic tube
5 - sink drain extending almost to bottom of bucket
6 - 50/50 mix of water and paint thinner (varsol)

email pic sent to Mark.

Derek

--- Mark J. Andy wrote:
> On the subject of parts washers...  My dad wants one for
> his birthday.
> What's important?  This will be used occasionally for
> standard "hobby
> mechanic" usage vs. fulltime shop usage.
> 
> I see that some have an air agitator hookup?  What's
> that?  Do I want it?
> 
> Any reason not to just get the harbor freight specials? 
> I figure the
> pumps are probably lower quality, but _my_ standard tool
> buy approach is
> to buy something reasonably cheap, then if I use it
> constantly upgrade it
> (leaving either a spare or a broken tool, depending on
> how well I plan...

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