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Blizz · 12-17-2006, 09:44 PM

is the craftsman 33gal any good for the weekend warrior type work?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Southedisto · 12-17-2006, 09:58 PM

Very noisy, it works for small stuff. Ive sandblasted with it, took quite some time though.

poorboy · 12-17-2006, 10:35 PM

Try to stick with a belt driven compressor. They are much quiter. The ones like that Craftsman will get on your nerves after awhile.

Blizz · 12-17-2006, 10:59 PM

what else can i get for about the same price? it's $299. mind you, i'm not going to run a shop or anything...i just need to be able to use an angle grinder, sander, air chisel, maybe paint, an impact wrench and an air ratchet

poorboy · 12-17-2006, 11:48 PM

You would be much happier with one of these. The tank is a liitle smaller but they will save a headache.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...ywd&cm_ite=tbd

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Blizz · 12-18-2006, 12:14 AM

which one is in the first link? all that does is take me to the home depot page. i'm looking at that one from sears BUT it doesn't come with the 10pc tool kit that the 33 gal one does. decisions decisions.

poorboy · 12-18-2006, 12:48 AM

Model VT6315
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...ywd&cm_ite=tbd

poorboy · 12-18-2006, 12:49 AM

I don't know why it keeps comming up as the home page. It's basically the same thing but standing up like the 33 gal.

vtblazer · 12-18-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southedisto

Very noisy

FAIR WARNING...VERY NOISY.

I had the 5hp/55gal version and sold it within a year cause it was just to much.

Didn't really work so great anyway IMO.

pound41 · 12-18-2006, 10:32 AM

What you want to look at aside from the noise is the cfm output at 40 and 90 psi. The more the better and the longer you can run your tool. Look at the home depot # versus the sears. Hugh difference. Might be quiter but will have to run more and you will have to wait. Search compressors online and you will find an index that will ask you what you want to do and explain the numbers. I searched this myself when I was looking. Example you can have a comp with a large tank and hp but if its output is low then it won't run the tools you want no matter how big

Southedisto · 12-18-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound41

What you want to look at aside from the noise is the cfm output at 40 and 90 psi. .............

Believe me, the 33gal compressor sucks for sandblasting, sanding, or running a cutoff wheel. The pump cant keep up with the demand, it will run continually if you are doing any of the above.

Blizz · 12-18-2006, 03:50 PM

i'm leaning towards the 25gal sears one that South posted about. It looks like that's gonna be my machine. It's just too bad that it doesn't come with any tools.

poorboy · 12-18-2006, 05:02 PM

If it makes you feel better the tools it comes with suck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-18-2006, 05:22 PM

For about $400 around here you can get a bad ass one, we have a A/C outlet

Blizz · 12-18-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

For about $400 around here you can get a bad ass one, we have a A/C outlet

so hook a brotha up and ship one to me

what kind of compressor?

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-18-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizz

so hook a brotha up and ship one to me

what kind of compressor?

60-80 gal. stand up, sorry don't have exact specs, motor on the top type,
and for $799 you can get one that is beyond the bad ass model, I think the
$400 range one is IR (Ingersol Rand) but his stock rotates, it is a outlet

BUDDY · 12-19-2006, 09:29 AM

ebay

I'll bet you can find the one you're looking at at sears for under $100.00, & one that kicks major butt for under $400.00.

Later,

Buddy

RustyParts · 12-19-2006, 11:36 AM

Use the 299 for a down payment and get one of these bad boys. You'll be able to run just about any airtool. It will be the last compressor you'll buy.

I finally broke down and bought me one after owning 4 or 5 of the cheaper ones.

I paid 800 for my Quincy and I run the yell out of it.

http://www.quincycompressor.com/prod...ub=53&subsub=6

12-17-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	air compressor question... is the craftsman 33gal any good for the weekend warrior type work? http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

12-17-2006, 09:58 PM	#2
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: air compressor question... Very noisy, it works for small stuff. Ive sandblasted with it, took quite some time though. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

12-17-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: air compressor question... Try to stick with a belt driven compressor. They are much quiter. The ones like that Craftsman will get on your nerves after awhile.

12-17-2006, 10:59 PM	#4
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: air compressor question... what else can i get for about the same price? it's $299. mind you, i'm not going to run a shop or anything...i just need to be able to use an angle grinder, sander, air chisel, maybe paint, an impact wrench and an air ratchet __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

12-17-2006, 11:48 PM	#5
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: air compressor question... You would be much happier with one of these. The tank is a liitle smaller but they will save a headache. http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...ywd&cm_ite=tbd http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

12-18-2006, 12:14 AM	#6
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: air compressor question... which one is in the first link? all that does is take me to the home depot page. i'm looking at that one from sears BUT it doesn't come with the 10pc tool kit that the 33 gal one does. decisions decisions. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

12-18-2006, 12:48 AM	#7
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: air compressor question... Model VT6315 http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...ywd&cm_ite=tbd

12-18-2006, 12:49 AM	#8
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: air compressor question... I don't know why it keeps comming up as the home page. It's basically the same thing but standing up like the 33 gal. Last edited by poorboy; 12-18-2006 at 12:50 AM.

12-18-2006, 10:32 AM	#10
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: air compressor question... What you want to look at aside from the noise is the cfm output at 40 and 90 psi. The more the better and the longer you can run your tool. Look at the home depot # versus the sears. Hugh difference. Might be quiter but will have to run more and you will have to wait. Search compressors online and you will find an index that will ask you what you want to do and explain the numbers. I searched this myself when I was looking. Example you can have a comp with a large tank and hp but if its output is low then it won't run the tools you want no matter how big

12-18-2006, 03:50 PM	#12
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: air compressor question... i'm leaning towards the 25gal sears one that South posted about. It looks like that's gonna be my machine. It's just too bad that it doesn't come with any tools. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

12-18-2006, 05:02 PM	#13
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: air compressor question... If it makes you feel better the tools it comes with suck.

12-18-2006, 05:22 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: air compressor question... For about $400 around here you can get a bad ass one, we have a A/C outlet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-19-2006, 09:29 AM	#17
BUDDY Global warming is a myth Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 208	Re: air compressor question... ebay I'll bet you can find the one you're looking at at sears for under $100.00, & one that kicks major butt for under $400.00. Later, Buddy __________________ Henderson, NV 1972 K5 - Lifelong project - Needs Time, Place, Help & Parts!! 1990 K5 with 37's 2003 Discovery SE7 - Wife's

12-19-2006, 11:36 AM	#18
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: air compressor question... Use the 299 for a down payment and get one of these bad boys. You'll be able to run just about any airtool. It will be the last compressor you'll buy. I finally broke down and bought me one after owning 4 or 5 of the cheaper ones. I paid 800 for my Quincy and I run the yell out of it. http://www.quincycompressor.com/prod...ub=53&subsub=6



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