Database of dead Shoeboxs and parts?

[mcoulter]

I picked up a used Shoebox F10 a couple of years ago and it's been great.  I really love it.  It's truly perfect for my needs.   

BUT…  as we all know they're no longer supported and I truly hope to keep mine ticking as long as possible.  To this point, I'd love to start a database of dead shoebox compressors; the model, what functional parts might be available in it, and a contact method to enable folks to reach each other.   

To this end, can I get input from folks on what information this database should contain?

Here's my starting point of what data would be essential.

Shoebox database – *example info only below*

Shoebox Model / What's broken? / What's working? /Willing to disassemble for specific parts? / Contact info

F10 / Motor burned up / Pretty much everything else / Pickup only – I don't want to deal with boxing and shipping anything / mcoulter@syr.edu

My hope is that we can build a "database" of parts from shoeboxes that are currently paperweights that current owners could pick from to keep their models going.

Thoughts?  Comments?

[Frank in Fairfield]

Here is the o-ring # list....From Tom:

[AlanMcD]

I appreciate the desire to do this, but I'm not sure that many people will want to "play along" - and I don't mean that in any bad way in terms of reflecting on them.  I know that if I were to have my Shobeox die and I were to decide to move on from it (hopefully unlikely, as I stocked up on many parts so I hope I am set), I would probably offer it for sale for parts all at once rather than to maintain a small "parts business" with it slowly parting out over time.

That said, if somebody wanted to have several dead ones for that purpose, I would be happy sell my future dead one to them at a reasonable price.

[mcoulter]

Hi Alan, I'm getting that feeling too.  No worries!  I guess we'll all search for parts individually if/when we need them!

[FuzzyGrub]

I like the idea, but agree with Alan.   Things like the motor, power switch, pressure switch, should be able to find repacements or mod to fit a replacement.  The custom parts, cylinder, pistons, block, are going to the harder issue. 

Like Alan, I have a good stock of spares, that hopefully never have to consider replacing it.

[B.Guns.]

My lower cylinder took a dump yesterday. It's blowing air out of the black end cap. I replaced all the o rings yesterday and it's still passing air out of the end cap. Any ideas on what this could be? Otherwise I might have some extra parts. Mine is an older belt drive Shoebox.

[AlanMcD]

Well, that black end cap holds the spacers and thus the o-rings in place.  My guess (and it is only a guess) would be that if the air is coming out there then that would indicate a problem with the o-ring closest to that spacer - and by extension possibly with the spacers themselves. 

I do know that the spacers are wear items, and that after a long time they can need replacement. Any chance that yours is worn in a way that is causing it to put pressure on the o-ring in a way that is breaking the seal to the cylinder or piston?  That is what I would look for first.

[B.Guns.]

Well, that black end cap holds the spacers and thus the o-rings in place.  My guess (and it is only a guess) would be that if the air is coming out there then that would indicate a problem with the o-ring closest to that spacer - and by extension possibly with the spacers themselves. 

I do know that the spacers are wear items, and that after a long time they can need replacement. Any chance that yours is worn in a way that is causing it to put pressure on the o-ring in a way that is breaking the seal to the cylinder or piston?  That is what I would look for first.

Thanks Alan. I suspect it must be the spacer. I've changed the o rings twice and got the same results twice. I've had to rebuild this compressor a couple of times over the years and o rings always solve the issues. I wish I would have bought some extra spacers before Tom went out of business.

[Lani52]

For the F10,
I have nearly 12 rebuild kits, one has the upper cylinder o rings missing
Two belts one new
New Insert Ferrellkit for the lower cylinder
The tower   with belt drive and intact lower cylinder
Prefilter set up with a McMaster car filter.
Bunch of misc parts.

Regards,

Roachcreek

[B.Guns.]

For the F10,
I have nearly 12 rebuild kits, one has the upper cylinder o rings missing
Two belts one new
New Insert Ferrellkit for the lower cylinder
The tower   with belt drive and intact lower cylinder
Prefilter set up with a McMaster car filter.
Bunch of misc parts.

Regards,

Roachcreek

Are you looking to sell your lower cylinder?

[Lani52]

Brian,

The trouble I have is getting out to ship stuff.

My upper cylinder froze in the tower, so I was not sure if the bottom cylinder would come out, but I tried it and it came out easily.

My parts that I have

Rc

[Hangtown-Shooter]

I’m looking for a replacement bleeder if anyone has one they would sell me... mine got stepped on while sitting on the floor of my hobby room and got bent pretty good doh!! 🤐

[Blutroop]

I’m looking to buy any broken shoeboxes..

[Hangtown-Shooter]

There is a “like new” Freedom 8 for sale on AGN right now for $300+ sh if anyone is interested