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    Offline Tropicalcats

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    Compressor advice
    « on: July 16, 2005 - 07:19:08 PM »
    I am looking to purchase a compressor and I need  suggestions on brand, make, and size.
     I have seen some that are 2hp and an 8gal tank. Is this adequate for using around the shop or should I be looking bigger?On the budget side I am looking to spend around $200.00
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #1 on: July 16, 2005 - 08:48:44 PM »
    Tropicats.........Again you and I both restoring the same kind of car.....about the same time, and like you I was looking for a compressor and just bought one........well I found out that anything less than a 6.5 HP and 60 gallon tank will not <effectively> let you sand blast.   I bought a sandblasting cabinet and I have been primering my body panels and such...........now you can do some primering and other work with a 4hp 30 gallon tank..........i would not go less than 4hp.........you can get these for around $250 to $275.   It should be remembered you will at least need a filter to trap the water as all compressors produce moisture and it goes right down your line.........so put your filter to trap the moisture as far away from the compressor as possible.......Since I dont think your gonna paint your car or have it painted you probably dont need a 7HP 60 gallon tank like I bought...........but do go with a 3.5 or 4HP and 25 gallon tank (minimum) that you can usually find on sale at numerous places......  You probably gonna use die grinder, and other power tools, and the little compressor really generate water in the lines.......ideally a dessicant dryer is best but without a doubt get an inline filter........also use 3/8 line not 1/4   repeat not 1/4 inch line......   the bigger compressors only $375 to $400 and they will do just about anything........  you can use them to lots of stuff......    You cannot really use one of those $20  sandblasters that you use out of a 5 gallon bucket with a 4HP compressor cause you cannot generate enough air <long enough>.    Your compressor is a workhorse in many ways.........  If you go to one of those discount tool chain stores you can buy compressors worth the money.......  I paid $400 at Tractor supply for a large one and it has good warranty...........  good luck buddy..........Kevin
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #2 on: July 16, 2005 - 11:38:22 PM »
    Make sure you get a 2 stage oiled compessor pump ... Notthe oiless type ,virtually all the oiless type fail very quickly 
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #3 on: July 17, 2005 - 07:42:45 PM »
    I have an older 3 cylinder, two stage compressor with only a 20-25 gallon tank. for the smaller capacity, it keeps up remarkably well with body tools and the tabletop blast cabinet I bought from Harbor Freight. Its electric and the 220v motor that drives the compressor is very big.   
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #4 on: July 17, 2005 - 11:13:33 PM »
    Nothing is more dissapointing than having a compressor that wont let your DA sander go for real long.   When I did my 66 olds, I ended up running two small compressors (one borrowed) connected by a Tee line and it got me by for that short time.

    Youre going to get a lot of use out of your compressor get as big as you can, now.    Also spend some good $ on a GOOD impact wrench. 

    Many many moons ago, I bought a 5.5 horse 25 gallon Craftsman.  It is great cause its portable and I can wheel it where it needs to go, and back then I didnt have garages with power in them.  It gets me by today, but often I wish I had a bigger one.

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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #5 on: July 23, 2005 - 12:16:47 AM »
    My comprssor I have that is now needing a rebuild because of so much use to work the sand blasting cabinet I used to have. It's a Campbell hausfield 60gal. single stage. I will get a 2 stage for sure next time. Even that big of a compressor tank won't keep up with air tools. Mainly high output air tools like Robb said,a DA, sand blasting cabinet,or even a air sanding board.
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #6 on: August 04, 2005 - 09:21:40 PM »
    Yeah , don't get the oiless ones , I got one , thing is noisy as hell ! :fire: It keeps up with all of the air tools I've thrown at it , but you need to wear ear plugs when the d-mn things running!
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #7 on: August 04, 2005 - 09:45:52 PM »
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #8 on: August 04, 2005 - 10:03:22 PM »
    He said don't get a compressor that require no oil as they are very loud!   :thumbs:
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    Offline VPOINTCUDA

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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #9 on: August 04, 2005 - 10:47:14 PM »
    YEAH that , thats what I said!!!!! :iagree: :thumbs:
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #10 on: August 05, 2005 - 12:26:43 AM »
    Quote from: Tropicalcats on July 16, 2005 - 07:19:08 PM
    I am looking to purchase a compressor and I need  suggestions on brand, make, and size.
     I have seen some that are 2hp and an 8gal tank. Is this adequate for using around the shop or should I be looking bigger?On the budget side I am looking to spend around $200.00

    I fell in love with the husky compressors at home depo! They have cast iron campbell Hausefiel compressors and are reasonably priced!
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    Offline rnsykes

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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #11 on: August 05, 2005 - 10:05:06 AM »
    When I got my cuda at 14 the only thing I could afford was a craftsman 1.5 hp 12 gallon oil-less compressor.  I still have and use that compressor 13 years later.  It has powered air ratchets, impact wrenches, framing, roofing, and finish nailers.  paint guns and numerous other tools.  I agree with them being loud, and it doesn't run the tools as efficiently as they should be run.  But, It doesn't take up much space in my little garage, and it's very portable which is a plus when I'm installing crown moulding or shingling a roof.  For automotive use I'd say the minimum requirement for most tools would be 4.0 cfm at 90psi.  The sanders will obviously use alot more air than that though as would a sand blaster.
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #12 on: August 05, 2005 - 05:35:34 PM »
    Yeah , I got the Craftsman 33 gallon up right oil less unit, but GOD they need to find some way to make it quieter . I'm going to have to build a add on to the garage to put the darn thing in so its outside. You can't hear yourself think when its inside!
    But it seems to be a pretty good machine so far.I paid $330 and it came with a 1/2 in. impact gun, 3/8 in. air ratchet, and an air chissel set up.
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #13 on: August 07, 2005 - 11:51:59 PM »
    for 450, you can get a 60 gallon "real" one! :thumbs:
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    Re: Compressor advice
    « Reply #14 on: August 08, 2005 - 12:55:10 AM »
    I undrstand that if you want to paint,you want to have a 2 stage for no interruptions.
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