I want to buy an air compressor for my garage and I am hoping for some recommendations.
I used to own a 5 hp Sears compressor that I could operate my air tools like inline sanders and body grinders. I could paint with it too.
That's the kind of stuff I'd like to use it for someday. It will make a good looking tire filler too.
I almost cut my hair, it happened just the other day.
It was gettin' kinda long, I could've said it was in my way.
But I didn't and I wonder why, I feel like letting my freak flag fly
I am expert at compressors
how big you want, bigger is better
I have 4-5 laying around you can have them
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"parts left out cost nothing and create no service problems" Boss Kettering
Well, it's just for my home garage. When I was taking autobody classes the instructor recommended a Sears 5hp. I don't remember what size tank it had but I read a 60 gal or bigger would be good for air tools and a spray gun.
I'm gathering up toys for retirement. I'll have to find something to do and I used to enjoy painting.
I almost cut my hair, it happened just the other day.
It was gettin' kinda long, I could've said it was in my way.
But I didn't and I wonder why, I feel like letting my freak flag fly
Just get double the size you thinkj you need. also 220 is much much better. Get the best air seperator you can also to keep the air clean
When you ready post a few and we
ll scrutinize them
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"parts left out cost nothing and create no service problems" Boss Kettering
I have 220 in my garage. I read that gasoline motor compressors are pretty good too.
I'll post some links. Thanks
I almost cut my hair, it happened just the other day.
It was gettin' kinda long, I could've said it was in my way.
But I didn't and I wonder why, I feel like letting my freak flag fly
yes I actually like them a lot, some even hook up to a gen to make electric
Only problem is they are outside running in th ecold whick makes condensation in the air, worst enemy for paint or tools
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"parts left out cost nothing and create no service problems" Boss Kettering
Yea, it really sucks when you are painting a car and water squirts out with the pain. lol
Maybe this little fucker would do the job -
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G30
I almost cut my hair, it happened just the other day.
It was gettin' kinda long, I could've said it was in my way.
But I didn't and I wonder why, I feel like letting my freak flag fly
Roger you will need something that will provide 9 to 10 cfm of air at 90 psi as a minimum for spray guns and air tools like jitter bugs, files and buffers. Any air tool that runs longer period s uses lots of air. The larger the storage tank the more reserve. Ride Safe!
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Thanks for the advice Robby.
I almost cut my hair, it happened just the other day.
It was gettin' kinda long, I could've said it was in my way.
But I didn't and I wonder why, I feel like letting my freak flag fly
Thats a cute little unit but really like to see you with at least 15 cfm @90 with a 60 gallon tank. I would use that to run a air brush or air ratchet. Last thing you want is th eunit running all day to keep up with the air. Overheatng the air with a "always on" compressor also creates moisture
remember those ratings are overrated and you get loss from the hose also.
I always accounted 20 cfm @120 psi for every spray gun working in my shops.
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"parts left out cost nothing and create no service problems" Boss Kettering
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