I do not recommend this product - IR 5HP TS4N5 Compressor

Besides, it might rain tomorrow!

I spent the better [art of the day working on the SUV ... several years ago it blew a spark plug out of the head . When I repaired it I didn't use loctite on the insert , and apparently didn't flare the "lock" at the top enough . It came out on the way to town . Lucky me all I had to do was clean up the threads and install a new insert . With loctite and made sure I flared the top enough with the supplied tool . Also had to replace a coil pack , total repair cost was about 60 bucks .

I would have done the same thing, get work done and keep dreaming about goofing off. 'Tis my nature even though I would be better off taking a break ;-)

I would have done the same thing, get work done and keep dreaming about goofing off. 'Tis my nature even though I would be better off taking a break ;-)

Leon Fisk

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I used to, until I realized that it was costing me a second day's work correcting the rushed and distracted mistakes of the first. I don't think "Press On, Regardless" applies to careful craftsmanship.

It's a lose-lose case for me. Won't be any joy in goofing off knowing there is work I really should be doing :(

It's a lose-lose case for me. Won't be any joy in goofing off knowing there is work I really should be doing :(

Leon Fisk Grand Rapids MI

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I don't just goof off, I concentrate on some easier task until the frustration has worn off (and the Kroil soaked in). I finished several other spring projects between sessions of struggling with the catalytic converter bolts and the toilet shutoff valve.

One of the issues I have is that as a contractor I really knew my stuff. I solved problems and fixed them simultaneously. Working late to finish a job so the school/office/business could open the next day undisturbed was something I often did (if they were paying for it). As a "machinist" I kinda know my stuff, but not with the instinctiveness (real word???) of having done it for nearly 30 years. I have to force myself to back off sometimes.

As to going fishing... technically it is business. Since I primarily make molds for the fishing tackle industry I could keep a log and claim most of my fishing related gear, fuel, and maybe even a percentage of vehicles and boats as product research and promotion. When I fished tournaments of course I claimed my occasional winnings as income. The IRS would like to see detailed records breaking down how it is business related. I do test my own designs, and occasionally customer designs. I do use what I learn to improve my own designs and to provide feedback for customers, but I don't go fishing to work. Once in a while I'll snag somebody to help shoot promotional video, but I mostly go fishing because I like to go fishing. I do not treat my time on the water like a job. I don't keep a log or books for time spent fishing and I don't claim any expenses from it. I could pay less taxes lawfully if I did, but I wouldn't enjoy it nearly as much.

Just for the heck of it I dropped a message off to Ingersol Rand back when this misadventure started. Today I am editorializing their response I received today.

A motor failure at 13 months and your response is, "Hey, we can sell you another s***ty motor, cash in on your stupidity for buying from us, and screw you again."

Hard pass. If you have something other than capitalizing and profiteering on my poor choice of a compressor to offer feel free to let me know what that is. Otherwise don't waste our time.

I don't think will buy another Ingersol Rand Tool compressor based on the opinions I formed based on my actual experience with this one. I probably won't buy another IR anything, but another modestly big ticket item. Sorry, I can't afford to play roulette against the house.