The toolbox thread

[stefmeister]

In terms of compressors, flow rate is important for seating tubeless. I've been unable to seat stubborn tubeless wheels on the smaller 160L/min compressors. Mine is 220l/min and that seats tires. Sometimes they still need a bit of motivation but usually removing the valve core solves it.

 

Compressors are misleadingly marketed based on the theoretical air piston/pump displacement, instead of its free air displacement (FAD) which is what really matter as you state.

Typically FAD is about a third lower than the stated displacement CFM or l/min values. 

 

A compressor is a nice to have if you have space. It'll blow the dust off stuff that your vacuum cleaner doesn't get off, but you'll need a decent one for air tools and spray painting. A high duty cycle will kill your underpowered compressor.

[Eddy Gordo]

I do not get it ... my banged up 13 year old Parktools floor pump still seats tyres

 

My BBB does the same and thats a cheapie.

[Meezo]

also need a compressor, for my only recently completed home setup! so i'm following with interest

[Meezo]

Still need to get a board against the wall also need to make a base for my trueing stand

With the trueing i think I'm going to make it the base to fit on my small portable workbench so i can sit down...

Edited February 24, 2021 by Meezo

[Eddy Gordo]

Still need to get a board against the wall also need to make a base for my trueing stand

 

With the trueing i think I'm going to make it the base to fit on my small portable workbench so i can sit down...

Nice, mine has taken a back seat for now. Need to complete some other projects around the house. I have all my stuff. Its just a matter of installation and cleaning up.

[Meezo]

I needed to do it, working out of boxes has been terrible. Can't believe I took so long to do it.

 

My tools are in a mess so didn't take any pictures yet... I was busy with this last night

 

 

 

 

 

... it's not mine

[Meezo]

Also this earlier this week

[Meezo]

And this last week...

[Meezo]

Where would i get a nice rubber mat for table tops. Not for the entire table area ?

[Muttley]

Where would i get a nice rubber mat for table tops. Not for the entire table area ?

I bought a cut to size piece from builders which I use for my indoor trainer. 

Cost me about 180 Ronts

[ChrisF]

Where would i get a nice rubber mat for table tops. Not for the entire table area ?

 

Various "Rubber Products and Mouldings" outlets.

 

I have been using this one for the last few years - https://tygerberg-rubber.co.za/

[Muttley]

I think this is like the one I got:

 

https://www.builders.co.za/Tiles-%26-Flooring/Rubber-flooring/Insertion-Rubber---Black-%281200-x-3mm%29/p/000000000000449839

[Bundu Ric]

That is such a sexy bike.

 

And this last week...

[Mojoman]

Years ago when petrol wasnt a crazy price and I could still afford a 4x4, I bought a twin headed portable compressor for reinflating the tyres after a day of off roading and vehicle buggering up...Even going as far as to add two socket outlets to the Sani for ease of use... 

Anyway....I probably used that thing about 5 times for its intended use....No longer is the Sani with me but I do still have the compressor and now its used to clean computers, keyboards and inflate my bicycle tyres...!

Now to find another use for this hi-lift jack that was also bought with some lofty ideas......

Edited February 24, 2021 by Mojoman

[ChrisF]

In terms of compressors, flow rate is important for seating tubeless. I've been unable to seat stubborn tubeless wheels on the smaller 160L/min compressors. Mine is 220l/min and that seats tires. Sometimes they still need a bit of motivation but usually removing the valve core solves it.

 

Worth adding the following comment though -

 

IF you are using a "direct flow" type compressor, such as the ones used for inflating 4x4 tires, YES then the flow rate is critical.

 

 

If you are using a compressor with a tank, then the flow rate just determines how long it would take to get the tank up the typical 8 bar pressure.  Now it becomes an exercise in using the correct equipment that wont throttle the flow of the air .....

 

 

Using this fitting I just could not seat the tires ..... The connector fitting throttled the airflow just too much.

 

 

 

Switching over to the "open pipe over the valve" approach, all other setting on the compressor exactly the same, tires seat VERY easily.       (I still remove the valve core)

 

[ChrisF]

Years ago when petrol wasnt a crazy price and I could still afford a 4x4, I bought a twin headed portable compressor for reinflating the tyres after a day of off roading and vehicle buggering up...Even going as far as to add two socket outlets to the Sani for ease of use... 

 

Anyway....I probably used that thing about 5 times for its intended use....No longer is the Sani with me but I do still have the compressor and now its used to clean computers, keyboards and inflate my bicycle tyres...!

 

Now to find another use for this hi-lift jack that was also bought with some lofty ideas......

 

Have you tried using that compressor with a Giant air tank to seat tires ?