Time for new Compressor

[FFRSpec72]

My old compressor did not survive the move so time for a new one, budget is limited (very) and so looking for $500 or under, found this one, its a little over $500, anyone have thsi or offer suggestions ? I will use it for typical car crap, no painting, just power typical cutters, grinders, air guns, etc

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_158284_158284

 

[kyle_nickels]

look at the specs for your air tools etc. Which-ever one is highest in CFM consumption use that and add a bit more. Otherwise the compressor will not be able to keep up. Typical high CFM users are sanders, both orbital and inline. Most other tools, up to 1/2 inch impacts, don't consume that much but need between 135 to 150 psi.

This is a good garage compressor but small on the auto-shop side. Most of those need 24 CFM and 175 psi max, 17 cfm and 150 psi min to keep up with the air requirements.

 

[FFRSpec72]

So in looking over my vast (ha ha) set of air tools they are in the range of 2 to 8 CFM @ 90 PSI thus I thouigh that this would be a good match and IR seems to be a OK brand. Also this is just for my garage so I have something to play with when I get banished from the house.

 

[john_rissberger]

Check out Harbor Freight, you may be supprized...

WWW.harborfreightusa.com

John Rissberger
# 10 Camaro
ICSCC & SCCA

 

[Dave Bennitt]

Give me a call, I may have a compressor that will meet you budget and exceed your needs. 425-864-1078

 

[keith_van_dyne]

I have had an IR for years and is a great unit.. This looks just like mine.. What ever brand you get "DON'T" get a dry unit they are loud and run hot causing more moisture than the oil bath compressors...