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ShowSS12 · 04-23-2008, 07:16 AM

We like it says, I was always wonder why my air tool the didn't really work all that powerfull, So I finally found what my CFM is 6.8 which I think is very low??? I am probly in the market for a compressor that will allow me to use all my air tool at there full power and allow me to try using a paint gun. Anyone have any recomendations? my budget is about $500 or so..

Sillyoldman · 04-23-2008, 09:09 AM

I got this one. I runs everything but a DA sander. I bought the cheaper one at $299, and got $100 air tool set free. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...air+compressor

It does what I want. It has a single stage motor as opposed to the professional grades' 25 gal one that has a two stage motor. Its around $100. more. My only complaint is the one I bought is louder than expected. I would have gone larger, but don't have 240 in my garage.

cdowns · 04-23-2008, 03:27 PM

those oilless compressors are pretty crappy the loud noise and by design they run with more heat so it causes more moisture in the air and they have a very limited lifespan// lowes and home depot have good prices of conventional compressors i suggest a 220v if you have the garage wired for it and at leeast a 60-80gallon tank on sale they're in the $500-600 range now

sneakysnake · 04-23-2008, 04:23 PM

Air compressors are like shops, "Buy the biggest you can afford".and it still wont always be enough.LOL

whatnow123 · 04-23-2008, 04:27 PM

I agree about not going oil-less. I have a 26 gal compressor that I bought from Home Depot. It does work well for smaller jobs, body work, impact tools, air file and paint but you wouldn't be able to paint a car unless you do it in sections. Also, it's the quiet series but I think that means that anyone in the vicinity of the compressor should just be quiet as you can't talk or think it's so loud.

ShowSS12 · 04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

thanks for the replys I took a look at homedepot http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+524403

It puts out 11.5/10.2 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI which should be pretty good for what I need it for.

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-23-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowSS12

thanks for the replys I took a look at homedepot [url]http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100083906&N=10000003+90401+524403[url]

It puts out 11.5/10.2 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI which should be pretty good for what I need it for.

Is that thing 110 or 220. I don't see where it says.

ShowSS12 · 04-23-2008, 06:19 PM

its 220 but I can quickly wire up some 220 and I need to for my welder.

Fred T · 04-23-2008, 08:19 PM

$500 will buy a new motor for this one.

But it also takes 208 V 3 phase.

04-23-2008, 07:16 AM	#1
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Air compressor for general shop use We like it says, I was always wonder why my air tool the didn't really work all that powerfull, So I finally found what my CFM is 6.8 which I think is very low??? I am probly in the market for a compressor that will allow me to use all my air tool at there full power and allow me to try using a paint gun. Anyone have any recomendations? my budget is about $500 or so.. __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

04-23-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Air compressor for general shop use I got this one. I runs everything but a DA sander. I bought the cheaper one at $299, and got $100 air tool set free. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...air+compressor It does what I want. It has a single stage motor as opposed to the professional grades' 25 gal one that has a two stage motor. Its around $100. more. My only complaint is the one I bought is louder than expected. I would have gone larger, but don't have 240 in my garage. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 04-23-2008 at 09:10 AM.

04-23-2008, 03:27 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Air compressor for general shop use those oilless compressors are pretty crappy the loud noise and by design they run with more heat so it causes more moisture in the air and they have a very limited lifespan// lowes and home depot have good prices of conventional compressors i suggest a 220v if you have the garage wired for it and at leeast a 60-80gallon tank on sale they're in the $500-600 range now __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-23-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Air compressor for general shop use Air compressors are like shops, "Buy the biggest you can afford".and it still wont always be enough.LOL

04-23-2008, 04:27 PM	#5
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Air compressor for general shop use I agree about not going oil-less. I have a 26 gal compressor that I bought from Home Depot. It does work well for smaller jobs, body work, impact tools, air file and paint but you wouldn't be able to paint a car unless you do it in sections. Also, it's the quiet series but I think that means that anyone in the vicinity of the compressor should just be quiet as you can't talk or think it's so loud. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#6
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Air compressor for general shop use thanks for the replys I took a look at homedepot http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+524403 It puts out 11.5/10.2 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI which should be pretty good for what I need it for. __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods Last edited by ShowSS12; 04-23-2008 at 10:58 PM.

04-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Air compressor for general shop use its 220 but I can quickly wire up some 220 and I need to for my welder. __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

04-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#9
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Air compressor for general shop use $500 will buy a new motor for this one. But it also takes 208 V 3 phase. Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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