[AT] Air Hose Reel

[william.neff.powell at comcast.net]

Another source, smaller hose, but cheaper. 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?categoryid=362&pricetype=S&categoryname=Air%20Tool%20Hoses


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Mike Sloane <mikesloane at verizon.net>
> 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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