Nukeranger
Nukeranger
I have had a Craftsman 20 Gallon 5HP for about 20 years. It does all I need but I would recommend a 30 Gallon.
Air compressor suggestion???
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BWG56
Guru
Hey Nuke, I got ya beat on the Craftsman, I have the 3hp/30 gal twin cylinder compressor that I bought in 1976, and even though its still kicking ass at 37 yrs old, I'm waiting for the tank to rust thru. The only thing I had to replace was the motor and thats because I used it to piant cars and it was in the same room when I was spraying, the motor sucked in too many fumes.:lol:
cd24747
Active Member
That's the year I was born. If you bought it on February 22nd we could be twins!!!
Gun control is not about guns, it's about control.
Maybe overkill but
I love mine. Had the ones on wheels but wanted something a lot quieter and one that would do most anything I could throw at it and last forever. Like the title says, maybe more than you want to spend but no regrets.
FREE SHIPPING — Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air Compressor — 3 HP, 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS3L3 | 10 - 20 CFM| Northern Tool + Equipment
I love mine. Had the ones on wheels but wanted something a lot quieter and one that would do most anything I could throw at it and last forever. Like the title says, maybe more than you want to spend but no regrets.
FREE SHIPPING — Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air Compressor — 3 HP, 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS3L3 | 10 - 20 CFM| Northern Tool + Equipment
Hew I'll bet you $100 - 20 years ago that compressor was not made in Taiwan like the one he put the link up from.
I wont get on the buy American kick cause we make some pretty shit crap too. But let's be honest everything is made to be disposable today. Even look at cars 10 years ago you could go to Autozone and buy parts off the shelf and repair your car. Today minus the electronic bullshit you have sealed transmissions, and a whole bunch of other nonsense. Things are built and priced to be replaced not repaired.
pknowles
RETIRED
do you think in part that this has come about because people don't want to go into the "hands on field" so to speak. And at todays labor rates, is it practical.
RoadRider
Active Member
I wouldn't wait for it to rust through. when it does it will be at max pressure and metal will fly every where. Used tanks are easy to come by. Dumb asses buy oil less compressors and they crap out fast if used a lot,so all they have is a tank . You should be able to pick up a 60 gal for $50 to $60 .
Not denying it's not practical. It was merely a statement that things are just now built to be replaced rather than repaired.
And because like you said nobody wants to go to the "hands on field" we are losing the "middle" class so to speak. Which is unfortunate.
cd24747
Active Member
Well...... I bought the craftsman that I had posted the link to. It worked for the grinder but ran constantly.
I then found this on Craigslist for $75
I bought the $75 and am returning the craftsman today.
FYI: that grinder with a soft cone is an incredible way to clean polished aluminum and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to shine their scoot up!!!
Gun control is not about guns, it's about control.
I then found this on Craigslist for $75
I bought the $75 and am returning the craftsman today.
FYI: that grinder with a soft cone is an incredible way to clean polished aluminum and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to shine their scoot up!!!
Gun control is not about guns, it's about control.
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
So,
Has anyone added an additional tank to their "awesome compressors" to push up the capacity? I thought about adding 10 or 20 gallons to my 20 gallons to support painting, etc.
Has anyone added an additional tank to their "awesome compressors" to push up the capacity? I thought about adding 10 or 20 gallons to my 20 gallons to support painting, etc.
BWG56
Guru
I would think your 20 gallon would do fine now that you can use the HVLP guns. Spraying at 30-35psi instead of 60-65 psi is a huge difference on the compressor.
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
So true,
I can live with 20 gallons.
Huw
I can live with 20 gallons.
Huw
RoadRider
Active Member
HVLP stands for high volume low pressure. Read HIGH volume. It won't hurt a thing to add a twenty gallon tank so you have extra air. When painting you don't want to have to stop and wait for the air to come up. Used tanks are cheap. Add it before the regulator and you will be golden.
BWG56
Guru
Years ago I used a 2hp/20 gal Craftsman compressor to paint about 150 cars with a siphon spray gun and the compressor kept up at 60-65 psi at the gun. It ran alot but kept up, then after someone torched my garage with my new car in it, is when I got the 3 hp/30 gal Craftsman that I still have.
cd24747
Active Member
Big difference between your 20 and 30?
Gun control is not about guns, it's about control.
BWG56
Guru
It ran about 1/2 the time of the 20, I have used (20) it for air grinders and sanders. But I know the 30 handled them much easier and would handle 2-HVLP spray guns at the same time. The 30 is also 220v
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BWG56
Guru
you got a steal:2thumbs: