Air compressor suggestion???

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wolfen

wolfen

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Here is an idea

I went to my local second hand shop/ Pawn shop. I got a great deal on an almost new 60 gal. 5.5 hp air compressor. Cost me 200.00 dollars. I expest to get many years of service out of this machine. They regulary go for 500.00 dollars. Just an idea.
 
outdoorsman26

outdoorsman26

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I have a 35gal -5hp and I can run a cut-off tool all day with it, just a side note I would never buy a oil-less pump they are so much louder than a regular pump!! there are lots of compressors out there do a general search and find a couple that you like and post it on here maybe someone has one and can tell you more about it???
 
Zachusmc

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cd24747 said:
That absolutely makes a lot of sense. What I'm saying is that I definitely want to buy a quality compressor. I just don't want to spend more than I need to if I don't need that much power or that big of a tank. Bottom line - I don't want to buy any junk, I just don't want to spend a fortune on something that is so big that I won't use it to its full potential.


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You are going to spend at lest 400+ to get a compressor that will run a air tool that uses a lot of air like what you want
 
ringo

ringo

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cd24747 said:
Well......member plong got me wanting to get an air compressor so that I can shine my wheels up (see plong's thread titled "awesome").
Anyone got any suggestions?
I obviously don't want to spend a lot of money.


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cd24747

cd24747

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Hmm. It sounds like a good idea. That way I can dump more $$$ I to the bike itself!!!


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Dakotabos

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I just picked one up at Lowes yesterday $319 but I got a 10% discount Military and 5% for using Lowes card. I got a 200psi 20 gallon Campbell Hausfeld Home and Auto Comressor. It came with a bunch of tools TOO :eek:
Got it home fired it up and broke it in period complete. :cheers:

Its not Quiet but I have heard louder Primer going on my new drywall tomorrow and my new garage is comming together Fast
 
cd24747

cd24747

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Dakotabos said:
I just picked one up at Lowes yesterday $319 but I got a 10% discount Military and 5% for using Lowes card. I got a 200psi 20 gallon Campbell Hausfeld Home and Auto Comressor. It came with a bunch of tools TOO :eek:
Got it home fired it up and broke it in period complete. :cheers:

Its not Quiet but I have heard louder Primer going on my new drywall tomorrow and my new garage is comming together Fast
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Keep us updated on how that compressor works. Thinking about maybe picking that one up.


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Dakotabos

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Just used it to rotate wifes SUV tires today

Not HiJacking. Went thought the tires rotation with impact gun and filled up tires from 35 to 42 PSI and never kicked on. Loving it so far.

Yes I will post the garage when complete. Mudding is a Pain it the ass. Not texturing thats for sure. Hope to finish taping tomorrow so I can lay down the primer tomorrow night

PS This is the one I got at Lowes

http://www.lowes.com/pd_340269-43657-HJ300299DI_4294795218__?productId=3341296&Ns=p_product_avg_rating|1
 
cd24747

cd24747

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Hmm. I may just pick it up to see what it'll do. The guy at Sears said that it'll work. If not just bring it back, no questions asked.


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RoadRider

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I sell compressors as part of my job and I would recommend buying an electric die grinder for you polishing. If you go cheap on a compressor you will be waiting for it to catch up and will have more down time than not. CFM is the first most important issue HP mean nothing. The second most critical number is tank size and I would HIGHLY recommend 30 gallon. You way ahead with an electric die grinder even though they could run tn the $200 plus range. A compressor less than about $500 would be a total waist unless you just want to fill up tires or use a nail gun. If you are hell bent on buying a compressor get one that is oil bathed. Don't be penny wise and pound fullish .
 
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