BC

I have always gone from non-adjustable to adjustable. So when I put stuff together, It has no tension.

Its not for everyone - but laid out on the ground, pointed away from important people/things, it works just fine. No need for alarm.

BC

Come on greg - I'm not releasing the damn thing near me, pointed at me, or at my damn face. Its parallel to the ground, etc.

The compressors I have used scared the **** out of me, so I do it this way.

blown 87

I will send flowers along with a note if you kill yourself.

That is just stupid to say compressors scare you so you are not going to use one.

I have ZERO problems with you doing that, just do not put others in danger by making them think it is safe, I know it is not.

robot808

c'mon greg, uncle mitch might be a little slow, but sayin he has damage seems a little harsh. At the very least, don't blame a spring.

blown 87

How else can you explain the fact that I found him marching, in the privacy of his own garage, marching to John Phillips Suza music, in his own garage, ALONE on a sunny Sunday morning?

robot808

not sure my explanation should be on the interwebs.

Lizard928

This thread is funny.

I wonder if I should admit to doing it the same way as Brendan.......

Although I do it in the shop or garage, put the assembly parallel to the ground, put one foot on the spring with mild weight on it, and then use an impact gun to pop off the nut on the top.
The top of the assembly moves maybe 6" and the shock shoots out the bottom of the spring and moves maybe 1.5'.
The 928 springs are only around 200# and really arent compressed that much so the built up energy is not that great.

I would love to have a wall mount compressor, but dont have one yet. Using all other forms of compressors tend to be a PITA getting the units apart with them.

I am not saying I agree with this method for most people, but for some it can be done with very low associated risks.

blown 87

Nothing funny about it to me.