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So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it). This was to be performed before my head
exploded from the fever that had been pounding me the better part of the
week. As soon as I walk in the door, I see it. A gasoline powered air
compressor capable of 11.8CFM @ 90psi. I had bee thinking about getting one,
but the budget didn't allow. 'Til now.

Grainger had the thing at less than half off. The reason? It had a leaky
regulator, so the the local Ingersoll-Rand sevice center repaired & tested
it. They had to put gas in it to do so. Grainger can't sell an item with gas
in it as new. This means a $985 compressor for $450. Plus the gas in the
tank.

I took it outside to "try before I buy". It has a similar Honda engine that
my pressure washer has, so I know how to set all the levers. Started up
first pull. A little noisy, but pressures up quickly and then idles down to
a whisper.

I'll take it.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4YW08

Maybe now I'll get off my ass and install the quarter round on the
baseboards in the house...


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On 2008-05-10, johnnytorch wrote:
So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it).


I have many 3/8 NPT taps for sale.

Grainger had the thing at less than half off. The reason? It had a leaky
regulator, so the the local Ingersoll-Rand sevice center repaired & tested
it. They had to put gas in it to do so. Grainger can't sell an item with gas
in it as new. This means a $985 compressor for $450. Plus the gas in the
tank.

I took it outside to "try before I buy". It has a similar Honda engine that
my pressure washer has, so I know how to set all the levers. Started up
first pull. A little noisy, but pressures up quickly and then idles down to
a whisper.

I'll take it.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4YW08

Maybe now I'll get off my ass and install the quarter round on the
baseboards in the house...


That's an awesome deal.

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On 2008-05-10, johnnytorch wrote:
So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie
repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it).


I have many 3/8 NPT taps for sale.


Iggy

How about a couple 7/8"- 9 taps ?

Steve


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On 2008-05-10, johnnytorch wrote:
So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie
repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it).


I have many 3/8 NPT taps for sale.


Iggy

How about a couple 7/8"- 9 taps ?


I have Hanson 7/8-9 tap sets. Bottoming, plug and taper and middle.

http://yabe.algebra.com/~ichudov/mis...on-7_8-9-Taps/

$15 plus $5 shipping

Also two HSS TAPS SHOWN HE

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/7-8-9-taps.jpg

One is brand new

same price

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By the way, to say that I have a ****load of taps, would be an
understatement.

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By the way, to say that I have a s#*&load of taps, would be an
understatement.


How about 1"-32? M42x0.75?
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On 2008-05-10, Richard J Kinch wrote:
Ignoramus26246 writes:

By the way, to say that I have a s#*&load of taps, would be an
understatement.


How about 1"-32?


Yep, got one. Looks new to me.

M42x0.75?


Nope

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On 2008-05-10, Randy wrote:
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On 2008-05-10, johnnytorch wrote:
So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it).


I have many 3/8 NPT taps for sale.

1" npt?


No 1" taps.

i

Thank You,
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On 2008-05-10, johnnytorch wrote:
So, I was in Grainger today picking up a 3/8" NPT tap to do a quickie repair
job for my FIL (his spring mechanic's air table actuator valve had a 3/8"
pipe nipple broken off in it).


I have many 3/8 NPT taps for sale.

1" npt?

Thank You,
Randy

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On May 9, 5:22 pm, "johnnytorch" wrote:

Maybe now I'll get off my ass and install the quarter round on the
baseboards in the house...


LOL. You been talking to my wife Johnny????

Near fell out of my chair at that tag line.

Dave




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How about 1"-32?


Yep, got one. Looks new to me.


OK, email me with the details.
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Maybe now I'll get off my ass and install the quarter round on the
baseboards in the house...


LOL. You been talking to my wife Johnny????

Near fell out of my chair at that tag line.

Dave


Funny, 'cause it's true. Of couse, this means I need to find the mondo deal
on a pnuematic trim nailer.

Iggy?


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Sadly I have that 2-1/2" x 16G nailer. Not sure what my next excuse will
be. Short hose I guess. Nah, actually I'll do them later this week.

Dave
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Grainger had the thing at less than half off. The reason? It had a leaky
regulator, so the the local Ingersoll-Rand sevice center repaired & tested
it. They had to put gas in it to do so. Grainger can't sell an item with gas
in it as new. This means a $985 compressor for $450. Plus the gas in the
tank.

I took it outside to "try before I buy". It has a similar Honda engine that
my pressure washer has, so I know how to set all the levers. Started up
first pull. A little noisy, but pressures up quickly and then idles down to
a whisper.

I'll take it.



Sweet. Just received a flash unit for my Sony V3 from the Amazon return
center. Not so thrilled to pay full freight for a return item.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=27883198

Metalworking content. I bought it to do a better job of photographing
exhibits at next years Names show.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=27788250

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By the way, to say that I have a ****load of taps, would be an
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Got a 7/8-5 Acme, right hand?

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On 2008-05-11, Dave wrote:
Sadly I have that 2-1/2" x 16G nailer. Not sure what my next excuse will
be. Short hose I guess. Nah, actually I'll do them later this week.


I am sure that the wife would not appreciate the "my hose is too
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By the way, to say that I have a ****load of taps, would be an
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Got a 7/8-5 Acme, right hand?


I sold all my ACME taps.

I do, however, have an ACME threaded rod.

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By the way, to say that I have a ****load of taps, would be an
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i



Got a 7/8-5 Acme, right hand?


I sold all my ACME taps.

I do, however, have an ACME threaded rod.



I need a nut for a sweet little mill that they hit with a forklift and
drove the x axis screw through the nut.

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I am sure that the wife would not appreciate the "my hose is too
short" excuse...


LOL I walked into THAT one Ig.

No complaints so far, but you never know, these women can be fickle. grin

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On 2008-05-11, Gunner wrote:
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By the way, to say that I have a ****load of taps, would be an
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Got a 7/8-5 Acme, right hand?


I sold all my ACME taps.

I do, however, have an ACME threaded rod.



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How about 1"-32?

Yep, got one. Looks new to me.


Thanks for selling me this tap. A rare specimen and like new.
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On 2008-05-19, Richard J Kinch wrote:
How about 1"-32?


Yep, got one. Looks new to me.


Thanks for selling me this tap. A rare specimen and like new.


I am glad that all went well...

Thanks Richard... Good luck with your project etc...

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