[s-cars] Air compressor advise

[Graydon D. Stuckey]

Darin,

I bought a 60gal upright many years ago with approx 12 -13 cfm @90psi
rating.  It was used when I got it, and it has been running flawlessly since
I got it about 8 years ago.  I traded a swimming pool diving board plus
about $100 cash IIRC.  I then bought a bunch of air tools at the local pawn
shop and I have to say it was the single best purchase for my shop that I
ever made.  I leave it on all the time, so I have air at a moment's notice
any time.  It hasn't been bogged down with any typical airtools and I dare
say more than a few folks on this list have enjoyed the benefits of my
compressor.  I highly recommend you buy at least a cheap one and if you can
spend $400 or more, you are likely to get a pretty decent one.

I'd recommend you pay a little more than average to get a good 1/2" impact,
a 3/8" air drill,  then a good die grinder, 3/8" impact and possibly a 3/8"
ratchet.  I use these the most.  I occasionally use an air chisel (buy cheap
here) and I have a very large body grinder that I use once in a blue moon.
If you get a 3/8" ratchet, make sur eit is a narrow body so that it fits in
tight spaces.  You might even look into a 1/4" ratchet.  The air hose is
really great for cleaning the garage floor.  :)  I also recommend buying
easy-couplers that allow you to join a tool to the hose without pulling back
on the collar.  They are just a little more expensive than regular old style
couplers but much more convenient to use.

HTH

Later,
Graydon D. Stuckey
http://elektro.cmhnet.org/~graydon/18wattmain.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Darin Nederhoff
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 4:19 PM
> To: S-CAR LIST; Biturbo S4 group
> Subject: [s-cars] LAC: Help with garage air compressor purchase?
> This isn't directly Audi related but I figured maybe some of you have
> some BTDT experience and could give me some pointers.
> I'm considered the purchase of an air compressor & tank as a Christmas
> gift for my father.  The primary use will be for running air tools,
> power washing, painting etc.  The usual household stuff.   What sort of
> specs should I be looking for?  CFM / PSI / tank capacity?   It would be
> nice to have something with enough grunt to handle some of those tricky
> suspension bolts that just love to "seize up" here in the salted midwest.
>
> Darin
> S-CARS.ORG