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| Stutgart46 |
 Nov 3 2004, 07:54 PM
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Stutgart46  Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 20-November 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,365  |
I am trying my hand at body repair. I purchased a 6" DA Sander but I am not sure how many CFM's I will need to run this thing.
I can not get access to my compressor so I need to rent one. Anybody have any suggestions. BTW: I tried using a Dewalt 6.2 CFM and it was pathetic. |
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| 914GT |
Nov 3 2004, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,101 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You need a lot to run a DA continously at constant speed. Probably a compressor that can deliver at least 12-15 cfm at operating pressure is minimum. Smaller compressor and tanks will run down, then you have to wait for it to recover.
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| bjorn jacobson |
Nov 3 2004, 08:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 10-March 04 From: LaCrosse, Wi Member No.: 1,772 |
I've been using a Ryobi electric random orbit sander, I think it's a 5 in. Actually use two of them one for coarse and on medium grit and they work pretty slick. It's a fairly inexpensive way to go at around $35.00 a crack. Make sure to use the velcro paper, way easier to use.
May be cheaper than renting a compressor for a day. Good luck. BJ |
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| seanery |
Nov 3 2004, 08:12 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,857 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I've got a dewalt about the same size as mentioned above. I love it! Get the velcro pads and line the holes up so the dust gets sucked into the bag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| McMark |
Nov 3 2004, 08:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Get an electric. You need a big compressor to use any air tools continuously. Brandon has a 60 gallon upright 220v compressor and it barely keeps up with the air tools.
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| lapuwali |
Nov 3 2004, 08:23 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
Yup. Use electric for any tools that have to run for long periods, like sanders and angle grinders, and use air for things that only run in spurts, like impact tools, or things that really need air, like blowers and painting. I have an electric cut-off tool that never leaves the toolbox, cause I always run out of air halfway through a job.
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| Trekkor |
Nov 3 2004, 08:25 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I've actually attatched a shop-vac to the dust port on the sander and sanded for 4 hours straight!
Good one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) KT |
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| Stutgart46 |
Nov 3 2004, 09:00 PM
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Stutgart46 Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 20-November 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,365 |
Thanks a lot guys. It's off to the Home Depot tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| bjorn jacobson |
Nov 3 2004, 09:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 10-March 04 From: LaCrosse, Wi Member No.: 1,772 |
Just remember to use a dust mask and pick your nose REALLY GOOD before you go on any dates, paint dust creates really cool boogers about the same color as your car!
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| 736conver |
Nov 4 2004, 08:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Thats one reason I upgraded my air compressor. You really dont realize how much air you need for some of these tools.
I now have 23CFM baby 8.5 horse gas compressor goes where ever I need it. No cord. Of course gas is $2 something a gallon |
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| jasons |
Nov 5 2004, 02:09 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
I bought a Husky(Campbell Hausfeld) at Home Depot. It has a 220v 6hp motor and a 50 or 60 gallon tank. I think it makes close to 20 cfm at 90 psi. You need at least this much compressor to run a DA sucessfully. My compressor runs the whole time I am sanding.
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