Go ahead and get the air sander and then let me know how it works! Something I've been thinking about for a while too.
Who on here doesn't have more than we'll ever use??
Me. I don't have more than we all will use...
Got your eye on any specific one, Tim? I’m just starting the research.
For the price, I like the hobarts mig welder for household diy stuff. Those are 110v. They are simple dials no technical digital crap. If you're looking for a combo machine mig/tig, than those get pricey...maybe a spoolgun instead of a tig.
Not done any research, but it would probably be similar to the PROS mini at Woodturners Wonders. Don't know if that one is good or bad, but it's the size that I think I'd want.
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Yep, looked at that one earlier today.Not done any research, but it would probably be similar to the PROS mini at Woodturners Wonders. Don't know if that one is good or bad, but it's the size that I think I'd want.
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From what I've been reading it seems that most people are either using the PROS mini or a GREX. The GREX is a little more $$, but it has the reputation to back it up.
I took a cursory look at the Grex yesterday as well. I don’t yet know enough about how mandrels attach to these and if buying one or the other then locks you into replacements that are not generic, but must be from Grex or WTW. The ones I currently use fit any drill.
ymmv.
I like the idea of TIG, but the 2 problems I might have with it are positioning, the things I think I want to do, would likely incorporate odd positioning. Also, will likely use recycled materials and I've heard your materials better be clean. Some things I might do would likely incorporate thin stuff. Also, it seems gentler and probably will be fastening and attaching a number of small parts together - TIG seems like less disturbance. MIG, I think can do aluminum also, but is more complicated to change back and forth.
I bought a Grex last August at SWAT from one of the vendors. Cost was $129. It works great!
A lift is on the dream list for me as well. A necessary tool for vehicle maintenance as we get older.Currently going in the opposite direction. Where I'm currently at in life, I'm downsizing in the shop. Have been selling off some wood, tools, even a couple machines, with more to go. I will eventually have a less equipped shop with less of everything in it, and I'm ok with that.
So, there really is nothing on my list of wants or needs right now when it comes to the shop. The only sorts of tools I've even thought of acquiring or acquired over the last few years have been focused on anything needed to maintain our vehicles or camper.
Well, there is one big item on my list, a lift to make maintaining vehicles easier, but that's very much a pipe dream!
Headspace is the limiting factor here as well. You really need 13 feet above the floor in the bay with the lift to walk under.
Thanks, Jonathon, that clears up several questions of mine and introduces the other reason I have not yet gone to air tools - my compressor doesn’t have a very large capacity, just 5.3 gallons. I’d hate to invest in a new compressor just to sand.