Baby Steps

As always, the problem I have is time. but what keeps me going is eventually, I make progress.

One of the things I wanted, scratch that, NEEDED, for the shop was a good air compressor.

I knew where to get it.  Dickson Tool in Irving.  The problem was when, and how.

Both of these were a problem because 1) I never have time and 2) the compressor I wanted would not fit in my truck.

So one day I MADE time and fixed the how at the same time.

Yep, bought a trailer.  5x10, Bar top, removable ramp,  Its a Big Tex Trailer.  Very well built, good price, and good people to deal with.

Then I drove to see my friend at Dickson Tool and walked away with this.

Its a CH 80 gallon with a "5" horse motor  (of course, its not really a 5 horse motor, but thats another story)  150 PSI and 15 CFM @ 100 PSI.  Should be everything I ever need.

As I was by myself, I drove it out to the hanger and dropped the whole thing off

Once I could get some help, we got it unloaded and put where it goes.

Then, some time later (because as I mentioned, time is not on my side most days)  I got all the pieces I needed to get it wired up and temporarily plumbed.

Runs great, not that loud, and made a TON of air.

and now all I need is time so I can use those air tools I have and work on that truck!

Hmm, maybe now I can get that blasting cabinet,  or maybe a plasma cutter......


DD