I am contemplating buying a new compressor for my garage. Tools I plan to use are air ratchets, inpact gun, small die grinders, cutoff tool and maybe a sprayer. My question is the tool that will probably put the most demand on the compressor is the cutoff tool. Using about
25cfm @load. So if I go with a portable compressor 120 volt, 2hp, 30gal. tank, putting out 5.7cfm @ 90psi., I figure I can run this cutoff tool for only 30 plus seconds before the tank drops below 90psi. Anyone have any first hand experience using a cutoff tool for cutting say a 1/2 inch bolt or 1inch angle iron? How long would it take to cut off a 1/2 inch bolt using a carbide wheel? If it takes much longer than 30 seconds, then I am into cutting and waiting, cutting and waiting. If this is the case then I will opt for a 220 volt 60gal. tank 15cfm @90psi. But going this route and I lose my portability. Any constructive thoughts or coments most appreciated.- posted
16 years ago