[AT] Air Hose Reel

[Richard Strobel]

Thanks Mike!! Got one on order and shipping didn't kill me on this one.

RickinMt.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Air Hose Reel


> You won't find much in the way of self re-winding for more than about
> 50' of 3/8" hose and less than $100.
> <http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_47578_47578>
>
> I use two different reels (for two different compressors) and find them
> quite satisfactory. One is an open "basket" reel for my smaller hose,
> and the other is one that is a more typical solid reel for the heavy
> duty hose.
> <http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_42530_42530>
>
> I have never had a problem with re-winding them, although I have to pay
> attention to keep the hose even on the reel. I usually grab a rag to
> hold the hose as I am winding, as that helps clean the oil and dirt off
> (and keep my hand a little bit cleaner). It also helps to shut off the
> air to the reel and exhaust the air, as that makes the hose "softer" and
> easier to handle. I got both my reels from Northern Tool, but I am sure
> that other places sell the same kind of thing.
>
> Mike
>
> jahaze at aol.com wrote:
> > The only thing I had on my Christmas list this year was an air hose
> > reel.? My lovely wife bought me one from Menards, but it was nothing
> > more than a spool with a handle on it so I took it back yesterday.?
> > What I'd like to have is one that is self re-winding.? Does anyone
> > out there have one and what should I be looking for in a "good" one??
> > I'm tired of winding up my air hose by hand and it never seems to
> > wind up right anyway.
> >
> > Enjoy, Joe
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