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If you don't have any, get one of these, a snapon air chuck.

They are handy for big tires.


I keep 4-5 various chucks in the pickup toolbox. And of course a few stems and cores.


Fricken tires are a never ending battle!

Yes Sam, there different types, of course.

Looks to be better made than my el cheapo one. They are very handy to use.

I must have deleted the picture of the chuck fastened with a twisted chain. I reamed a flat washer to take the 1/4 threads, and braized the chain to the washers.

I built a two tire lead with a harbor freight regulator in the middle and clip on chucks on the ends. Filling and deflating 35x12.5's gets old quick. It's not super accurate so I fill about 5 lbs short and top it off with a gauge I trust.

Tire pressure gauge

I have a couple of these - one in the shop and one in the toy hauler... They've been OUTstanding..

I have 4 or 5 of the "mechanical " type. Generally I just average 2 or more......Good post, Lee.

That's going to be an add-on on the next order.

I've got a cheap 20 ys Chinese fitting with a gauge and a broken keeper on the business end because I don't have quite enough irritation in my life.

Hey, someone has to do it.

I get similar lever ones at Bill’s Wholesale. For about $2

They are similar to Harbor Freight.


I have my 60 gal kobalt in the main shop
5 gal campbell hausfeld in the jeep shed
And a 5 gal harbor freight compressor on the carport

I hate dragging hoses, I just put a compressor in every bldg 😃

Was looking for an inflator with gauge but found this and so many i can't decide which to get...

inflators

Just don't clip it on a bike tire and walk away LOL

I was going to plumb in a decent compressor when we got this place but I ended up going nuts on Milwaukee M18 tools instead. drivers drills, saw, 1/2" impact etc etc. So, I'm stuck with my schitty old portable and even schittier end which I need to replace that thing, GMAFB. Hardly ever use it tho.

I have one, but it’s worn out.

Working on a related problem. I had to upgrade to 1/2" hose in the shop to run a pot sandblaster. The pressure drop was too much during extended work. If the media is not +400mph it doesn't cut much.

I saw a bumper sticker that said "IF IT HAS TIRES OR TITS IT WILL CAUSE YOU GRIEF"

if there is a nail in the road, my wife will find and drive over it until its stuck in the tire.

she has that gift

Those little three gallon compressors from Harbor Freight are handy. I bought one about 10 or 12 years ago thinking that it might last a year or two. I've used it a lot. I keep expecting the pump to freeze up on it, but it just keeps going.

For how little they cost, it's worth having one even if you have a large compressor. Just plug them in until they're pumped up, then grab the carry handle a take them to wherever you need them.