Kyle_in_Tex
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Jim, glad the ER figured it out and gladder that you're doing better now. Take it easy a few days.
You will be in my prayers tonight.
You will be in my prayers tonight.
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lostcreekranch
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Jim;
NOT GETTING OLDER SUX WAY MORE! Get better quick, you have hoses to tend. ;-)
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NativeSon
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Wow Jim, You're scaring us. Glad you were in the Dr. office and glad to here you're doing better, and yes Getting old Sux, but it beats the alternative.
Fair Winds and Following Seas,
Charlie
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Jim, great to hear you are doing better; someone was looking down upon you!
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Jim you and my wife much have someone looking out for Y'all.. Her heart stopped on the 23rd,, she was at the right spot at the right time.. they got it beating again.. Now she healthier than before.. Now we know what the problem was.. Just like you.. good luck Jim.. Lou
Kyle_in_Tex
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So I've been wanting a 3/4 impact for like,,,,forever.
The below picture was the only one for the auction. I thought, "Man, I sure would like that 3/4" impact there on top. So I bid a bit high taking a chance on it. Low and behold, the back bucket had 5 more 3/4" impacts besides the 2 in the front bucket. So now I have 3/4" impacts coming out my ears. They are all Snap On, Blue Point, and Ingersoll Rand. Bird, I know you've repaired a bunch of air tools in the past, so I might be hitting you up in the next few weeks for some words to the wise as I sort out what I have and see what it will take to get them going.
One thing is for sure. They are heavy!
The below picture was the only one for the auction. I thought, "Man, I sure would like that 3/4" impact there on top. So I bid a bit high taking a chance on it. Low and behold, the back bucket had 5 more 3/4" impacts besides the 2 in the front bucket. So now I have 3/4" impacts coming out my ears. They are all Snap On, Blue Point, and Ingersoll Rand. Bird, I know you've repaired a bunch of air tools in the past, so I might be hitting you up in the next few weeks for some words to the wise as I sort out what I have and see what it will take to get them going.
One thing is for sure. They are heavy!
bindian
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Snap On branded tools are usually not guaranteed. Snap On Tools Blue Point brand is the guaranteed one. Those, and Ingersoll Rand can be sent in and rebuilt. I would like to take one off your hands. Just google Snap On or Ingersoll Rand to find out where to send it for rebuild or repair. Are any working?
hugs, Brandi
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Bird
Rest in Peace
Disclaimer: I've been out of the air tool repair business now for more than a dozen years, so my knowledge and information are dated.
Maybe so, but that was not true in the past. They ALL have a guarantee for a specified period of time, but there's no "lifetime" guarantee on any of their power tools; only their "hard iron" (i.e., hand tools).
As can Chicago Pneumatic and tools made by Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic for other companies and branded MAC, Matco, Cornwell, etc.
Snap-On built quite a reputation and is the "preferred" brand by many people who believe Snap-On is the best. Well, that's kind of like saying the brand of tractor you own is the best brand. I can assure you that Snap-On (and their Blue Point brand) are good, but no better than MAC, Matco, and Cornwell. And if you DO ever need parts, you'll pay a lot more for Snap-On parts than for any other brand. Of course their parts are not interchangeable with anyone else's, while the other tool trucks are selling their own "brand" but all made by CP or IR so the parts are cheaper and interchangeable.
While my brother was a Matco Tool Distributor, he was also friends with his Snap-On competitor, so the Snap-On distributor also sent me tools to repair because I'd get them back to him much faster than if he sent them in to Snap-On for repair, and of course, I used genuine Snap-On parts.
My primary source of parts, information, copies of parts breakdowns, etc., when I was in that business, was Air Tech Tool Service, Inc., 325 City Ave, Beckley, WV 25801. The last I heard was that the company had sold to a larger outfit, but still had the same employees.
Maybe so, but that was not true in the past. They ALL have a guarantee for a specified period of time, but there's no "lifetime" guarantee on any of their power tools; only their "hard iron" (i.e., hand tools).
As can Chicago Pneumatic and tools made by Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic for other companies and branded MAC, Matco, Cornwell, etc.
Snap-On built quite a reputation and is the "preferred" brand by many people who believe Snap-On is the best. Well, that's kind of like saying the brand of tractor you own is the best brand. I can assure you that Snap-On (and their Blue Point brand) are good, but no better than MAC, Matco, and Cornwell. And if you DO ever need parts, you'll pay a lot more for Snap-On parts than for any other brand. Of course their parts are not interchangeable with anyone else's, while the other tool trucks are selling their own "brand" but all made by CP or IR so the parts are cheaper and interchangeable.
While my brother was a Matco Tool Distributor, he was also friends with his Snap-On competitor, so the Snap-On distributor also sent me tools to repair because I'd get them back to him much faster than if he sent them in to Snap-On for repair, and of course, I used genuine Snap-On parts.
My primary source of parts, information, copies of parts breakdowns, etc., when I was in that business, was Air Tech Tool Service, Inc., 325 City Ave, Beckley, WV 25801. The last I heard was that the company had sold to a larger outfit, but still had the same employees.
Western
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Sounds like a good score:thumbsup: Unless you over paid :laughing:
bindian
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Bird,
Your spot on the Snap On (limited) and Blue Point (lifetime) guarantee on hand tools. Mechanics go with Snap On because their tool trucks come around on a regular basis. I tell new Mac and Matco dealers I'll buy from them if they are still around in 3-6 months. They never make it. I have a Snap On 1/4 inch pneumatic ratchet I have to send out every 10 years or so for head rebuild..........just hand it to my dealer. I have a Mac butterfly impact that was dropped off a 10 foot ladder while securing a Boeing 737 radome and broke the butterfly mount. I went online to ask for a Mac dealer to talk to sent it in for repair and Mac Tools told me to send it such and such place. I emailed back for a price and got nothing..............so when I buy quality pneumatic tools...............it's just like buying a tractor.............I buy the best after purchase service. With Snap On, you pay for convenience like home milk delivery and doctors that make house calls.
Sheetmetal pneumatic tools are a bit different. I bought a used Arrow pneumatic drill from an aviation tool vender that bulk purshased whole lots when Piper's Lock Haven plant shut down. I have been using Arrow drills since the 1970s. I also purschased a Chicago Pneumatic 4444 Rutab rivet gun used back in the 1980s also. Both are still working well. Rebuild for the Arrow, now, cost more then the drill cost new, around $380 in the mid 1980s.
Whatever you buy, you need to have infor on where to get parts and repairs or rebuilds.
But now adays....................rechargeable tools are replacing pneumatic tools. Even with Impact "guns". I have a AC Delco 1/4 ratchet I use every night. Now my Snap On air ratchet is like the Maytag repair man.
I use a 12 volt Makita impact gun every night also.
hugs, Brandi
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Bird
Rest in Peace
Very true. And I sure don't blame anyone for buying Snap-On, or one of the other brands, if that's the one that's most reliable in the long run. It's actually a pretty tough business. When my brother got into the Matco Tool truck business, I went with him to Ohio to their training program. So I pretty well know what's required to be a tool distributor for those companies. It's definitely not for the lazy folks, or those unwilling to work long hours.
bindian
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Amen, Bird, amen.
hugs, Brandi
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If your Snap-On guy or your Matco guy seems to always magically show up when you need something, you will pay a premium for the convenience (and mind reading ability). 
The successful ones make good money but, do work long hours, as noted by Bird.
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The successful ones make good money but, do work long hours, as noted by Bird.
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Jisgren
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One more week until delivery!
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Nice,Congrats!
bindian
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If your Snap-On guy or your Matco guy seems to always magically show up when you need something, you will pay a premium for the convenience (and mind reading ability).
The successful ones make good money but, do work long hours, as noted by Bird.
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Rick,
The point I was making is Snap On Tool dealers are dependable and regular. Mac and Matco have never been, as I have seen in over 30 years of being an aircraft mechanic. More undependable is Cornwell or Cornwall dealers.
hugs, Brandi
bindian
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Congrats. You gonna get a canopy? They are so nice and neat place to mount more lights.
hugs, Brandi
farmgirl19
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I've been too busy to be here much lately. And I get back and what so I find? Some of you are trying to fall apart!!!
jinman; Glad that you are OK. Had to be scary. Pharmaceuticals can be a curse. I do my best to refrain from using them. And as others have stated, rest a few days, and get ready to replant tomatoes and drag hoses!
jisgren: Nice new tractor!! Congrats!! Yes, get a canopy. I love mine. However, I sure get tan under it, in the summer! It offers sun protection from about 1030 until about 1330. If I had lights on top of mine, I'd end up knocking them off, sooner or later, with a tree branch, or some brush. Same thing would happen to me with lights on top of the ROPS.
I lost all of my squash and about 1/3 of my tomato plants to the freeze Monday night. Been working on getting the garden replanted in the evenings. I got the squash seeds in last night. Now if the rain would arrive tomorrow, that would be great. What really hurt with the tomato plants, was many already had nice little tomatoes on them!!
Seems like the wind has just been wicked and relentless. It blew some sheet metal off of a side of my horse barn. Nothing like more projects to do! Might have to ask a neighbor to give an extra set of hands, so that I can get that piece back up, but it might take me a few days to get to that point. This time of year sure can get busy!
Now, if I have to be away from here a day or two, would y'all mind not trying to make things too eventful?
jinman; Glad that you are OK. Had to be scary. Pharmaceuticals can be a curse. I do my best to refrain from using them. And as others have stated, rest a few days, and get ready to replant tomatoes and drag hoses!
jisgren: Nice new tractor!! Congrats!! Yes, get a canopy. I love mine. However, I sure get tan under it, in the summer! It offers sun protection from about 1030 until about 1330. If I had lights on top of mine, I'd end up knocking them off, sooner or later, with a tree branch, or some brush. Same thing would happen to me with lights on top of the ROPS.
I lost all of my squash and about 1/3 of my tomato plants to the freeze Monday night. Been working on getting the garden replanted in the evenings. I got the squash seeds in last night. Now if the rain would arrive tomorrow, that would be great. What really hurt with the tomato plants, was many already had nice little tomatoes on them!!
Seems like the wind has just been wicked and relentless. It blew some sheet metal off of a side of my horse barn. Nothing like more projects to do!
Might have to ask a neighbor to give an extra set of hands, so that I can get that piece back up, but it might take me a few days to get to that point. This time of year sure can get busy!Now, if I have to be away from here a day or two, would y'all mind not trying to make things too eventful?
Western
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FG, your right about the Wind!! I have been finding deadwood all over the place that has fallen. BTW, do you have a Blue tail On the plane:laughing:
I only dumped .14 out of the gauge yesterday, sure not what I was hoping for. I ended up loosing every tomato and replanted yesterday:mur:
Jisgren, beautiful tool you got there, even if you did overpay for "Green":laughing: Ribbing ya, I had a JD 950 4x4 and it was the handiest tractor I ever had, even if it was made over seas! I had turf tires on it and used it like many use an ATV...You will have that one for alongggg time.
On the plane:laughing: I only dumped .14 out of the gauge yesterday, sure not what I was hoping for. I ended up loosing every tomato and replanted yesterday:mur:
Jisgren, beautiful tool you got there, even if you did overpay for "Green":laughing: Ribbing ya, I had a JD 950 4x4 and it was the handiest tractor I ever had, even if it was made over seas! I had turf tires on it and used it like many use an ATV...You will have that one for alongggg time.
Jisgren
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This one is supposed to be made in Georgia, but I am not sure what that means anymore as parts are made all over. I did not have much choice in tractor brands. My father has wanted to be a farmer his entire life, but lives in the Chicago suburbs. Ever since he was little he wanted a JD tractor. So I am living his dream for him.
Got a bunch of toys (I mean tools) to go with it. Grapple, flail mower, box blade, rake, stump grinder, harrow, forks and spear. Instead of paying someone to clear a small portion of timber one time, I am trying to get where I can do it myself and then maintain the rest.
I was surprised that the Kubota in this range was not significantly less expensive.
