Not a recommended repair!

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I was at the tire shop getting a flat fixed and I noticed this tire blaster on the shelf. I really hope they're not EVER gonna use that thing again! But somehow I think they willSorry, I forgot to rotate the pics before uploading them."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:I don't think it's a repair. I'm guessing it was shop-built by modifying a portable air tank.
Reply:Ya know, that sounds right, denrep. I was thinking repair because the handle is in the right place and the feet. I forgot about the portable tanks."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:I wouldn't stand next to that when it's pressurized.Looks like it was done by the same guy who welded the leg onthe tank shown in  "welding on a pressure vessel" thread.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Cheetahs are expensive, about $500,  whereas making one like that is cheap.   $20 air tank and a valve.  used for seat beads on tires that won't seal against the rim/bead.   looks like it is holding though.  paint would have helped...      at least its not bird poopTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Then there's the old  "can of ether and bic lighter method "  of seating the bead,?I always thought that looked a little unsafe.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:whoever made it used a portable air tank and a pipe fitting threaded on both ends... they could have at least cut the threads off the end they welded to the tank..tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
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Reply:there are 2 models of cheeta 1 is of course lower in price and the other higher
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawCheetahs are expensive, about $500,  whereas making one like that is cheap.   $20 air tank and a valve.  used for seat beads on tires that won't seal against the rim/bead.   looks like it is holding though.  paint would have helped...      at least its not bird poop
Reply:Originally Posted by jpump5Then there's the old  "can of ether and bic lighter method "  of seating the bead,?I always thought that looked a little unsafe.
Reply:If you get enough ether in the tire,they ll come 2 feet off the ground,old ether was much more potent than today,paper matches are the preferred choice over bic lighters because your a bit farther away!
Reply:differt brands have more either than others. I always spray a trail  along the out side of the tire and throw a stick match. Definatly a home made job. Buudy of mine ordered a cheap one off of flea bay and it was the same thing only they painted the weld.Millermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer