I don't know if there already is a dedicated tools thread. As classic cars owners, DIYer, restorer or just tools nerd (I have to admit I have a thing with tools...), we have to use them to keep or cars running, more or less ;-). Maybe we could share our feedbacks of what works, what is necessary or not, good deals, mishaps and bad lucks etc? I start with a basic in every shop. The air compressor. I bought mine used years ago for 250€. Not pretty, but does the job. Specs are quite good for his size at 320l min. It is also quite quiet. It is tri phase, which is better, if you have that supply in your garage. I think it is good sized for most jobs on a car/van/bus/camper. No problem to use an impact gun, DA sander or paint. It keeps up while sand blasting small parts in a sand cabinet but will not do bigger jobs. It gave me some headache and almost end up in the trash. Doesn't started at set pressure, lost air by the pressure switch and doesn't gave me a steady enough air pressure. I changed the air pressure switch (€£) with no effect. Wtf. I finally found it was the check valve that was dry rotted and now work like a new one. Whats your favorite tools, tools story, repairs or good bad deals?
This is mine - it's so big it has to sit in a hole in the ground under the bench. The plate on it dates it 1960. I bought it in about 1992 for £200. It's a single phase motor so works on regular mains but makes all the house lights flicker when it's running.
It was getting a bit sluggish to run when cold in winter. The oil in it was like treacle and at least 50 years old I reckon
Compressor ✓ mine needs rebuilding this week as it's taking an age to get to pressure. Next is nice big vise made by record the one with the rotating base if you can find one.
