Who Uses an Air Compressor?
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Who Uses an Air Compressor?
I have a chance to get a good deal ($60) for a Craftsman 5HP 25 Gallon 7.1 9.1 SCFM 120v Compressor, non oiled.
I've never used one before. My question is will it make automotive work much easier (save me sore muscles and bloody knuckles) or do most of you guys not even use one?
I can't really imagine a scenario where I would actually need one, but it seems like every diy mechanic has one.
Thanks for any info
I've never used one before. My question is will it make automotive work much easier (save me sore muscles and bloody knuckles) or do most of you guys not even use one?
I can't really imagine a scenario where I would actually need one, but it seems like every diy mechanic has one.
Thanks for any info
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I HAS AN AIR COMPRESSOR
they are nice, i still use my cordless drills for most screws because you don't have to worry about the air hose, but for tougher things like the bolts that hold the seats down and wheel lugs and the such an impact wrench is a must have.
They are not good for testing wastegate actuators though
they are nice, i still use my cordless drills for most screws because you don't have to worry about the air hose, but for tougher things like the bolts that hold the seats down and wheel lugs and the such an impact wrench is a must have.
They are not good for testing wastegate actuators though
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Good lord, why would any car guy not have one? They make taking lug nuts off a 30 second job instead of a 2 minute one. Air wratchets save a lot of work, and help avoid most of the busted knuckles. Besides, air tools sound cool.
The secret to using air tools is not to just crank them up to max (stripped threads, rounded heads), and to have a good set of sockets to use with them. Chinese made junk air tools are okay if you like frustration (they won't last, have no power), but avoid the chinese made socket sets at all cost.
The secret to using air tools is not to just crank them up to max (stripped threads, rounded heads), and to have a good set of sockets to use with them. Chinese made junk air tools are okay if you like frustration (they won't last, have no power), but avoid the chinese made socket sets at all cost.
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I had that same compressor for years and never thought I needed it, it worked but did not have enough power for the things that make air tools great...like die grinders and sanders and body saws.....the list goes on and on.
Do it once and do it right. I sold that compressor for a $100 and got a 60gal 8hp Ingersoll Rand model. Well worth the $750. Its quieter and can power anything!
I can't do anything with out it!
Do it once and do it right. I sold that compressor for a $100 and got a 60gal 8hp Ingersoll Rand model. Well worth the $750. Its quieter and can power anything!
I can't do anything with out it!
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I've got a small pancake compressor. For suspension stuff air tools work wonders...I dont use it very often other than for that. I did use it to paint a fender. Just used a 40 dollar gun. It was my first time with metallics and it didnt turn out too bad. Didn't have any runs and the base looked good I just couldn't get the clear right and it looked orange peely...
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I had that same compressor... wanted to kill myself the first time I used it because its ******* LOOOOOOOUDDD!!!!! You'll use it a lot more than you think, and thats a good deal.
Graduated to an 80 gallon twin-stage 220 5hp BELT DRIVE compressor. Fills the 80 gallon tank in about 3 minutes, and can more than keep up with any air tool I've thrown at it.
Graduated to an 80 gallon twin-stage 220 5hp BELT DRIVE compressor. Fills the 80 gallon tank in about 3 minutes, and can more than keep up with any air tool I've thrown at it.