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07-30-2010, 01:59 PM
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Shop compressor
I plan on using 3/8' drive tools and my trusty angle grinder for most of what i do at home do you think this compressor will be able to handle it? 1/2' only when the 3/8" can't get it done...
4 HP, 29 Gallon, 120 PSI Compressor 
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07-30-2010, 02:44 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
Should be, the grinder may put a load on it, but the rest should be ok.
Smitty
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07-30-2010, 02:53 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
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You might want to think about running 3/4 line if your going to plum your shop with air fittings. Volume makes a big difference and I have a 5 HP 80 Gallon Compressor that sometimes has a hard time keeping up. I only spent $400 on the compressor and if I keep Painting I think I am going to step up to the plate next time and get the $1500 one that makes way less moisture and is way more efficient. Only makes sense to spend the money when your spraying $2500 in paint. Good luck with your Compressor. JRBECK64 |
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07-30-2010, 02:56 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
The cubic feet per minute and pressure rating is the most important (usually rated CFM @ PSI). The other ratings are important but what really counts is the sustained flow. Most air tools run below 100 PSI. If you plan on ever wanting to run a large sander, sand blaster, cut off tool, tools that need a large volume of air at a higher pressure for long periods of time you need something that can do something like 12 CFM @ 90 PSI. Spend absolutely as much money as you can on the compressor. I have a 60 gallon sandborn that is suppose to be 11.5 CFM @ 90 PSI and I seriously doubt it's capable of that. I have problems with it keeping up with my 5" DA sander, or my 3" cut off tool. If I had the extra cash I'd sell the one I had and buy this.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/air-com...ressor-3301332
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07-30-2010, 03:06 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
I have this one, runs airtools good with minimal pressure regroup and runs a DA decent...just not long periods of time.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...6&blockType=G6 |
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07-30-2010, 03:24 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
i think you'll find alot of limitations with a small compressor like that
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07-30-2010, 04:20 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
Can you afford a compressor with more cfm's? I have a 10 cfm, 60 gallon compressor that is much too small for what I do (sandblasting, painting, etc). Buy the most cfm's you can afford.
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07-30-2010, 04:34 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
Get a 2 stage compressor. If you run a single stage all the time you may burn it up.
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07-30-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
I agree. get a 2 stage. thats the only way the compressor will always have a continuous supply of air. I have a 6hp 80 gallon 2 stage porter cable that was only $1000 and it works really good- tools never slow down
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07-30-2010, 08:03 PM
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Re: Shop compressor
Thanks fellas as usual i have been educated...
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