Standard blades for air saws It has a proper sawtooth profile (just smaller).

And B&Q or so should have the blades. They should look like this:

 

Hi Daim (That was Genius!)

I managed to take the Saw apart and found a broken Hacksaw Blade inside.



After taking the Saw apart, I found a Broken Hacksaw Blade, as used by the previous owner.

Following on from Daim's advice, I tried the kind of Blade he recommended, which is the grey one at the Top of the Photo, which came out of an Electric Sabre Saw.

It fitted absolutely perfect and was so much better that the flimsy Hacksaw Blade used by the Previous Owner.

So I went to my Local Diy Store and bought a lot more of the same, which will increase its versatility as I have got an Air Line, which is long enough so I can use it to prune all the Trees in my Garden, as well as using it as a normal Wood Saw.



Daim's Saw Blade recommendation was Spot on!



Saw Blades for almost every Job I could think of.

 

Can you mix different Speed Rated Tyres on the Same Axle?

Could I have a 'W' Speed Rated Tyre on one side of the Axle and a 'V' Speed Rated Tyre on the the other end of the Axle?

 

You can but it isn't worth it. Technically you'd be fine with a T tire as you won't ever get the German speeds there. I'd always replace two tires though. Just is a better idea. Keep the other good one for your spare and get two proper tires.

Otherwise, if they are the same size and same type of profile (symmetrical/asymmetrical and also winter/summer) then there is no real issue.

 

Hi Daim

Cheers!

The only reason I'm asking is I found a Brand New Pirelli P600 the right size and its a 'W' rating and my other Tyres are 'V' rating and wanted to keep things legal.

So although I will Probably keep it as a Spare, the ideal Scenario would be to find another New one to go with it, as this one was well under £200.

 

They are getting hard to find... The last time I looked, they cost €290/piece here... And now they aren't available full stop...

 

Hi Daim

Cheers!

But I will find another one from somewhere, I just can't understand the reason they seemed to have stopped making them.

 

Hi Guys

Now I have got a few Air Tools, I remember from a while back someone saying you need to keep them Oiled.

If so could someone please tell me why you need to do that and can you buy a gadget to connect to the Compressor that would do this.

Without contaminating the Compressor, in case I want to use it for something like Spraying Paint.

 

G'day OB. Sorry to backtrack mate but I'd just thought I'd show you my father's Bush Retro radio (he only picked it up a few years ago new). Also it looks different again on the top. I want one too now!





P.S whilst we are on the subject of retro I picked up this old suitcase a while ago....hoping she will fit in the boot of my XJS for my next road trip!

 

Hi Bro

Where's the Pic of the Radio?

Is the Radio in the Suitcase (Lol)

 

whoops. My link from gmail didn't work (good to know for future reference). My bad . Could you see the suitcase ok?

Here bud is the said radio:

 

You can buy oilers that go in the air line just before the tool. I used a different hose for my tools and spray gun to prevent oil in the paint.

If you do not oil the tools it will reduce their life. I didn't oil my rotary tool and it is now sticking, had to buy a new one.

2PCS MINI 1/4" BSP IN-LINE OILER AIR TOOL IN LINE LUBRICATION FOR PNEUMATIC TOOL | eBay

 

Hi Warrjon

Cheers!

I will try and get one of those to-day, from my local Toolshop (such as it is)

Do I need one for each Air Tool, or is there a way to make up something where you can swap it from Tool to Tool?

 

Hi Bro

That Radio looks very similar to mine but not sure if its an earlier or later model.

Having now got one of these myself, I've started seeing quite a few in various Antique and Curio Shops, so probably not quite as rare as what I was thinking and all of them seemed to be in the £20-£30 price range.

But whatever their scarcity value, they do look kind of Cool in their own way as well as the perfect accessory to go with your XJS.

 

Hmmm,


I don't use a dedicated air tool oiler. I merely squirt some into the air intake fitting, when hooking up. OK for my occasional use. Might not be for steady use in a commercial shop.


My electric chain saws have been getting a work out. They have resevoirs and a "squirt bulb" lid. I squirt a lot as I cut. Keeps the blade sharp. A bit messy in the innards, though. Oily saw dust!!!


Carl

 

Hi Carl/Warrjon and others,

I had to chase round all over the place to get one of those Oilers but I got one! (eventually!)

But when I connected all the fittings together, they were over 9in long which made it all very unwieldy to use.

Am I supposed to put a piece of Flexible tubing in the mix somewhere?

Does anyone have a Photo of a typical set-up, so I can get an idea of how it goes.

 

Having got the 'Oiler' for my Air Tools.

I messed around with some bits and pieces that I found in the Garage and came up with 'this' which seems to work.



The 'Oiler' for my Air Tools




The 'Oiler' for my Air Tools connected up and working but is it the right way round?

Does anyone know if I've got the 'Oiler' on the right way round? (although it seems to work fine)

 

1. As to direction of flow,. it may not matter.


2. I have a coiled length of hose that I use with some of my air tools. Akin, to the old "slinky the snake." toy.


Carl

 

Hi Carl

I've got one of those Coil things but they keep getting tangled up, so in the end I decided to go with Straight Hose.

When I filled up the 'Oiler' the first time, it emptied almost straight away so I had to fill it up again, is that supposed to happen?

 

I don't use inline oiler any more for that reason, I oil my tool regularly, a couple of drops down the air fitting ever few hours.