[AT] Air Hose Reel

[Herbert Metz]

Joe, you and Charlie both get around, so you probably know of buildings
used for auto maintenance/repair that are now closed.  Keep an eye on them
and when they are being remodeled for some other use, stop in.   A friend
acquired a good unit in such manner.
 Heerb

> [Original Message]
> From: <jahaze at aol.com>
> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 12/30/2008 11:35:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Air Hose Reel
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> Thank Mike (and others),? the one I took back was simular to the second
link posted, only it was more than twice the price from Menards (didn't
seem worth it).? Anyway, I'll have to check out a few of these to get the
right one.? As to Farmers comment, I have a rubber hose, and even that
get's pretty stiff here in Michigan (no comment), has anyone found a hose
that stays flexible even in cold weather?
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> Enjoy, Joe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Sloane <mikesloane at verizon.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 8:45 am
> Subject: Re: [AT] Air Hose Reel
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> 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. 
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<http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_47578_47
578>
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> 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.
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<http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_42530_42
530>
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> 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.
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> Mike
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> 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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