I am getting ready to buy a compressor for my home shop. I will need it to handle a beadblaster, air tools and paintbooth. I want it to put out enough air, and last a long time. Which one should I get? How big a tank should I get?Thanks, Dan
the bigger the better...if ya can afford it.... I picked up a 7.5 hp 80 gallon tank....seems plenty good....big sale last year at HF $1,200...very good deal....they are about $1,400 now....still cheap compared 2 others of same size....
I just bought an Eagle with a "true" 5hp motor and a cast iron 3 cyl. pump. It's 60 gal. Puts out 18.5 cfm at 100 psi.. I did alot of research before buying it. For the money it was the best buy for me because they sell them locally and didn't have to pay for shipping. If you do some research you'll find out you'll want one with a cast iron pump. And how hp. ratings are manipulated. And that an efficient compressor will put out approx. 4 cfm per hp.. http://www.eaglecompressor.com/_egl...mpressors/eagle/single_stage_150/C5160V1.html Ray
I bought the c5160v1 at Kent Compressor in Windsor for $1100 Can. plus %15 tax. In the U.S. Americas Pride Online sells them for $679+$256 shipping.http://www.americasprideonline.com/...ir-Compressor-C5160V1-58044-4-12-.ViewProduct Perhaps there is a dealer near you to save on that shipping charge. I don't know. Anyway when I picked it up they put it in horizontally in my van with a fork truck. Ray
I understand the need for 80 gallon tank if you are using a lot of air....would 60 be enough for a beadblaster? Who sells the best hoses, moisture separators and fittings? I have an ingrained fear of Harbor Freight. It seems that all their Chinese stuff breaks or ruins what I was trying to fix. Which air tools are the best, in your opinion? When I was a doing bodywork, many eons ago, we used Chicago Pneumatic, but I think they are now made in China. I want American tools. Thanks, Dan
I am being honest and straight... if you are going to even pickup a sand blaster, you can not get overkill (allright maybe if you get a 25 horse quincy or sullair :grin: ) I have an 80 gal two stage with an honest 7 horse baldor motor. I never have to stop. i have seen some blasting jets that keep it running but none that overwelm it. I leave it on all the time. my air lines are tight, so i have air ready all of the time and it doesn't cycle till i use it. do what you need to to get the biggest one possible. the larger ones also hold decent resale of the period of a few years. the little ones aren't worth a dime after 5 years. and remember... a bigger compressor in a stand up usually won't take up any more space than a smaller one, foot print wise.
Dan, I've found http://www.autobodystore.com/ to be THE most helpful site pertaining to auto body and paint. There's a bulletin board (recently re-formatted) with great discussions....which should answer all your questions. Take a look in the store at the BelAir air compressors, and dang near everything else you need to fill an auto body shop! You may also want to consider a supplied-air breathing system like the Hobbyair unit. For blast-bead cabinet specifications, try TP tools, or Trinity. www.tptools.com www.trinco.com Local auctions can be a great place to pick up a blast cabinet or compressor. www.auctionzip.com has a search function that works great for me here in Pa. But then I've also seen a used $800(new) blast cabinet get bid up to $850! o No:
A word of advise...DO NOT get the 60 gallon oil-less Craftsman.Its LOUD,did I mention its LOUD,and there only good for about 3-4 years before tossing a rod.It was cheeper to replace it,than repair it o No:
My dad has a bodyshop and buys his air tools from Harbor Freight, and has had pretty decent luck. They sell Ingersoll Rand, which are probably some of the best air tools you can get. In fact that's what Mac air tools are.
Not trying to steal this thread...looks like it's been at rest for a while. Understand the 60 gallon oil-less compressor from Sears is loud and may break. Anybody use the 60 gallon oillube compressor? Specs look good...12.4 SCFM @ 40 PSI, 10.2 @ 90 PSI, max 150 PSI. The next step up is a 400 pound beast with an 80 gallon tank, giving up 16.9 SCFM @ 175 PSI. I'm looking for a good all around compressor; everything from inflating my tires to painting my car. If practical, I'd like to be able to media blast the existing paint from the car...but don't know what that involves in terms of equipment or skill, so am prepared to drive to a local shop and have them do that for me. Think the 60 gallon Craftsman oillube compressor is an okay choice? On sale now....under $500. Thanks!
CFM is everything. For painting (HVLP) you need at least 16@40cfm. Ingersol Rand has the SS5 I believe it is for around $1000.
