On Apr 9, 2:53*pm, "Existential Angst"
wrote:
Awl --

It's an old-style union (flat mating faces), immediately on my compressor,
with the controls and fittings on that.

Should be a quick job, if it will work... will save me a trip to the store.
Plus it would be but another DIY thrill.... *
--
EA

I would think it would work. What is the worst that can happen? Does
not work and you have to get another union.

But it might be easier to use some valve grinding compound and lap the
joint smooth.

Dan