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**smokinn** · 01-08-2005, 10:18 AM

I'm in the market for a new air compressors. I don't know anything about them, except that I should buy one that the main thing to look at is the SCFM delivery. Does tank size mean anything? or do i worry about how much cfm it produces?

jason

Mike76251 · 01-08-2005, 11:18 AM

One thing to NOT look at is the HP rating.
Ever see a real industrial 5hp motor?
If you do and them see a 5hp motor on a compressor you get from Sears or Lowes you will know what I mean.

First thing I would do is look at the CFM needs of any tools you might hook up now or in the future.
I like to guage a compressor against a straight line body file or a good paint spray gun.....if the compressor can handle those tools (with 20% reserve) then it will probably do.

AirMale · 01-09-2005, 07:51 AM

I bought a Campbell Hausfeld 60 gal 6hp for $429 at Lowes. It handles everything I can throw at it. I have not done any sand blasting with it yet but I believe that is the true test of any compresor.

83shorty · 01-09-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AirMale

I bought a Campbell Hausfeld 60 gal 6hp for $429 at Lowes. It handles everything I can throw at it. I have not done any sand blasting with it yet but I believe that is the true test of any compresor.

these are good compressors. buy the best compressor you can afford.stay away from the craftsman oiless ones. they are NOT for people who use a lot of air. i had one and it took a dump on me. i was shocked at how cheap it was when i took it apart. live and learn. a 60 gallon stand up will serve your every need.

454_72_4X4 · 01-10-2005, 12:38 PM

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stay away from the craftsman oiless ones. they are NOT for people who use a lot of air. i had one and it took a dump on me. i was shocked at how cheap it was when i took it apart. live and learn.

I'd second that completely. Mine was a 6hp v-twin and it had a bushing about 1/8 wide that held the ball bearing rod bearing.
Engineered failure point I called it.

A good 60 gal will do for probably 90% of individuals.

gchemist · 01-10-2005, 09:33 PM

I have this light industrial compressor at home. Works great. I have not put it to a good test just yet. I will though once I start to tear up the front end.

Mike76251 · 01-09-2005, 07:53 AM

Yeah...........I forgot about the sandblast gun......that will tell alot

01-08-2005, 10:18 AM	#1
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	air compressor I'm in the market for a new air compressors. I don't know anything about them, except that I should buy one that the main thing to look at is the SCFM delivery. Does tank size mean anything? or do i worry about how much cfm it produces? jason

01-09-2005, 07:51 AM	#3
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I bought a Campbell Hausfeld 60 gal 6hp for $429 at Lowes. It handles everything I can throw at it. I have not done any sand blasting with it yet but I believe that is the true test of any compresor. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-10-2005, 09:33 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I have this light industrial compressor at home. Works great. I have not put it to a good test just yet. I will though once I start to tear up the front end. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-08-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	One thing to NOT look at is the HP rating. Ever see a real industrial 5hp motor? If you do and them see a 5hp motor on a compressor you get from Sears or Lowes you will know what I mean. First thing I would do is look at the CFM needs of any tools you might hook up now or in the future. I like to guage a compressor against a straight line body file or a good paint spray gun.....if the compressor can handle those tools (with 20% reserve) then it will probably do.

01-09-2005, 07:53 AM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Yeah...........I forgot about the sandblast gun......that will tell alot



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