[AT] Air Hose Reel

[charliehill]

Good idea Herb.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herbert Metz" <metz-h.b at mindspring.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Air Hose Reel


> 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
>>
>> 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?
>>
>> 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.
>>
> <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.
>>
> <http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_42530_42
> 530>
>>
>> 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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