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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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| sww914 |
Sep 2 2008, 07:03 PM
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I've been using a 7HP 60 gallon 220 Husky from HD for 5 years of body & paint, mechanical, whatever I need all day long. I've been very impressed and it only cost $400.00. I'd buy another one.
Don't ever buy a compressor with the motor and pump integrated, the oil free type. They're pure junk. I had 2 Craftsman compressors like that, they both sent the "rod" through the middle of the "piston". The first was still in warranty, the second wasn't. Never again. Just make sure it has oil and a belt. |
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| zymurgist |
Sep 3 2008, 06:40 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sww914 @ Sep 2 2008, 09:03 PM)  I've been using a 7HP 60 gallon 220 Husky from HD for 5 years of body & paint, mechanical, whatever I need all day long. I've been very impressed and it only cost $400.00. I'd buy another one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That's what I have. I used it for a lot of sandblasting when I was rebuilding the Corvette. I sandblasted and powder coated most of the suspension pieces, engine brackets, etc. Went through a lot of sand and the compressor handled it like a champ. |
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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 736conver A common misconception is you have to have a big a... Sep 1 2008, 04:23 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
zymurgist
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 jd74914 :agree:
I have that same compressor and it works ... Sep 3 2008, 06:43 AM |
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