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| jim_hoyland |
 Sep 1 2008, 02:24 PM
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What is the smallest compressor ( tank storage and PSI) that can be used with air tools in my gaurage. Usually I see pretty good size tanks on wheels; I would like to keep the size down to the tight space I have to work with.
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| 736conver |
Sep 1 2008, 04:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
A common misconception is you have to have a big air storage tank for high CFM. You can have a nice compact unit and still have high cfm. It all depends on your compressor motor.
I had a nice gas powered one, I think it was a 6.5hp honda. Storage tank was about 20 gallon. And it was on wheels. I could roll it anywhere and have compressed air. The cfm out of that compressor was about 17. More then enough for any air tool and wasnt any longer then my kids wagon. |
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jim_hoyland Air Tools Sep 1 2008, 02:24 PM
HeloMech REALLY depends on the tools. Something like an imp... Sep 1 2008, 02:53 PM Vacca Rabite
What is the smallest compressor ( tank storage a... Sep 1 2008, 02:57 PM roadster fan All depends on the cfm requirements of your tools ... Sep 1 2008, 04:03 PM Heeltoe914 HI Jim it’s true get a good size upright that ta... Sep 1 2008, 04:36 PM Brett W Stay away from the oil-less compressors. They are... Sep 2 2008, 09:06 AM
jim_hoyland
Stay away from the oil-less compressors. They ar... Sep 2 2008, 09:37 AM
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Or get all electric tools and skip air all togeth... Sep 2 2008, 10:21 AM r_towle large air suckers are a DA, any sander, paint tool... Sep 2 2008, 10:44 AM Bartlett 914
My buddy bought the biggest one HD sells and bui... Sep 2 2008, 11:14 AM charliew If you ever decide to do any sandblasting you will... Sep 2 2008, 11:45 AM carr914 Here is the Out-House I built to house my 60 Gallo... Sep 2 2008, 12:16 PM sww914 I've been using a 7HP 60 gallon 220 Husky from... Sep 2 2008, 07:03 PM zymurgist
I've been using a 7HP 60 gallon 220 Husky fro... Sep 3 2008, 06:40 AM jd74914 :agree:
I have that same compressor and it works ... Sep 3 2008, 06:43 AM |
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