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03-15-2003, 12:03 PM
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Air Compressor
What is a good size air compressor (HP and tank size) for a home garage? I would like to sandblast, paint and use some air tools.
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Mike 1970 Yenko Deuce, YS-84 1972 Nova SS 1987 Grand National 
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03-15-2003, 04:55 PM
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Re: Air Compressor
Mike...find a nice 2stage LOW rpm compressor with at least 40 gal. tank.....5 h.p. minimum but you are more concerned with volume of air for the blasting and painting I think. I have one from Grainger but it is a high RPM compressor which gets kind of annoying to listen to.
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 <span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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03-16-2003, 05:02 AM
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Re: Air Compressor
I purchased a husky from home depot,5 hp 60 gallon tank,I love it and the price was right!
Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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03-16-2003, 12:22 PM
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Re: Air Compressor
The reason I asked the question is that I am looking at 7hp, 60 gal tank, compressor at Lowes. The price is $327, not too bad. I just want to make sure it will be able to handle what I want to do.
Bob is yours a single stage?
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Mike 1970 Yenko Deuce, YS-84 1972 Nova SS 1987 Grand National
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03-17-2003, 03:48 AM
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Re: Air Compressor
The $327.00 sounds great untill 2 miniutes after you start blasting.Unless you have a coffee can sandblaster this compressor will never keep up and it will live a short life!
Don't buy a direct drive unit either,Spend a $1000.00 and you might be happy. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]Trust me,i've been there.
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03-17-2003, 03:46 PM
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Re: Air Compressor
2 stage a must !
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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03-17-2003, 11:18 PM
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Re: Air Compressor
Thanks guys! I dont want to buy something I will not be happy with using.
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Mike 1970 Yenko Deuce, YS-84 1972 Nova SS 1987 Grand National
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