Air compressors ROCK!

[scirocco at powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

I agree with Chris on this one.  As someone who works in  a hardware dept. 
of a home improvement center I sell a lot
of compressors, and most people don't give much thought to what they are 
going to run.  The sand blaster is going to
suck up a lot of air(9scfm) and sanders are high too.  Not to say the 
compressor you are looking at buying won't run it;
it will, but just for very short bursts.

John




At 08:02 PM 10/17/03 -0400, Chris wrote:

>Shawn,
>
>Look at the tools you want to use and check their requirements.  You might 
>want more capacity.  Some of the 1/2 drive impact wrenches like a lot of 
>capacity. My comp is similar to the one you mention. It won't take off lug 
>nuts, and it runs low on air quickly.  Build a box outside your garage for 
>the comp and run the hose (or pipe) through the wall, it will be a lot quieter.
>
>Chris
>
>At 06:27 PM 10/17/2003 -0500, shawn f wrote:
>>yes i am thinking of getting one tonight. 5hp, 7.1 CFM @ 90 and 5.7 @ 40.
>>ALong with a small sand blasting box. ALso the usually accesaries. It has a
>>40 gallon tank and it is a coleman professional. Belt driven and oil bathed
>>(quite and last a long time)
>>
>>I cant wait i have wanted a air compressor for awhile
>>
>>
>>Shawn
>
>
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