Air compressor reccomendations?

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Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)

Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.

The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.

Clues?

Jo Bo · Accepted Answer

You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will atsome point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240voutlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Onlyproblem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bellwhen it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without itever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but notmuch more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to powera air wrench for a short burst.JoBo

L.W.(ßill) Hughes III · Answer

I like the three horse, two twenty volt, and lots of rest breaks.         God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto:      Bo wrote:

dave AKA vwdoc1 · Answer

Harbor Freight SEEMS to have some 'possibly' good compressors at a good price.

Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will last decades! And then you can sell it! lol So I agree with Jo Bo!

I had to find many components to put together my Ole Air Compressor, with a motor here, a compressor pump there, here a line, there a control, everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol

later, dave AKA vwdoc1 With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is in my way taking up space! ;-)

Ken · Answer

Here is the one I have. sure works great for the price. Watch for it to go on sale. I paid $439

Ted Azito · Answer

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