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bobthecop · 05-29-2007, 02:29 PM

I am looking at the Kobalt 80 gal single stage compressor, current price is $794.00. Does anyone have any experience with this, and does it do what it says on the sticker. I use air grinders and sanders and my craftsman 25 gal, runs out of air and I have to wait for it to recharge. Any input would be helpful. I would even consider buying used if I knew where to look.

larry may · 05-29-2007, 09:26 PM

never heard of that one Bob.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-29-2007, 09:54 PM

Bob, do you know the specs on it?...CFM's are the most important consideration. You are going to be using some pretty air demanding stuff it sounds like. The tank size is important, but if the pump can't keep up with demand, you will still have to wait for it to catch up. If it is 15 CFM or more, then you should be alright. Now you could plumb it in right along with your crapsman if the price is right, that would give you lots of air on demand, but it has to be set up just right so they work right together.

Compressors are one of those things that you can never seem to afford the one you really need (that could just be me though

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Slonaker · 05-30-2007, 09:58 AM

I have not read the whole thing yet, but it looks promising...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=184819

Slonaker

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-30-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

I have not read the whole thing yet, but it looks promising...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=184819

Slonaker

that is an EXCELLENT link. Lots of things I always try to tell people.

bobthecop · 05-30-2007, 02:15 PM

Thanks I'll get the specs and post them

hgs_notes · 05-31-2007, 08:30 AM

I think that may be a little expensive for a single stage compressor. 60 gallon 2 cylinder single stages (which is what I have) can be had for less than $500 usually, and less than $400 on sales. Fathers Day is coming up, so watch the ads.

Two stage compressors are much more expensive, and frankly, unless you do a lot of body work or sand blasting, are not needed for the home garage.

05-29-2007, 02:29 PM	#1
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Is this a good compressor?? I am looking at the Kobalt 80 gal single stage compressor, current price is $794.00. Does anyone have any experience with this, and does it do what it says on the sticker. I use air grinders and sanders and my craftsman 25 gal, runs out of air and I have to wait for it to recharge. Any input would be helpful. I would even consider buying used if I knew where to look. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

05-29-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Is this a good compressor?? never heard of that one Bob. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

05-29-2007, 09:54 PM	#3
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Is this a good compressor?? Bob, do you know the specs on it?...CFM's are the most important consideration. You are going to be using some pretty air demanding stuff it sounds like. The tank size is important, but if the pump can't keep up with demand, you will still have to wait for it to catch up. If it is 15 CFM or more, then you should be alright. Now you could plumb it in right along with your crapsman if the price is right, that would give you lots of air on demand, but it has to be set up just right so they work right together. Compressors are one of those things that you can never seem to afford the one you really need (that could just be me though ) __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

05-30-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Is this a good compressor?? I have not read the whole thing yet, but it looks promising... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=184819 Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-30-2007, 02:15 PM	#6
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Is this a good compressor?? Thanks I'll get the specs and post them __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

05-31-2007, 08:30 AM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	Re: Is this a good compressor?? I think that may be a little expensive for a single stage compressor. 60 gallon 2 cylinder single stages (which is what I have) can be had for less than $500 usually, and less than $400 on sales. Fathers Day is coming up, so watch the ads. Two stage compressors are much more expensive, and frankly, unless you do a lot of body work or sand blasting, are not needed for the home garage. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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