What type of air tools to purchase?

NoBones · #1 09-13-2009, 11:28 AM

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ken, i hope you meant 90 psi.90 cfm is a little far fetched of a number for a stand up compressor.

Yeah, it was a little late when I posted, the brain
was not working at a 100%... [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
90 PSI is what I meant.
Mine produces 25.1 SCFM @ 175 psi.

Thanks, Ken

riman625 · #2 09-13-2009, 12:32 PM

that is still good, i have a ingersoll 80 gal that is 24 cfm@175 psi.i dont even plug it in unless i am using a sander or something that needs continous air.you can hear the power company jumping up and down when it comes on.i have a 30 gal 6 cfm that i use for everything else.it is a crftsman that i have had about ten years.best 289 i ever spent.

Spidercrab · #3 09-13-2009, 12:49 PM

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Yeah, it was a little late when I posted, the brain
was not working at a 100%... [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Thanks, Ken

u aint a bad guy mr ken. u caint help yerself sumtimes we all luv ya
sam

NoBones · #4 09-13-2009, 09:09 PM

Ugh, OK Sam, thanks for the vote of confidence...
We love you to man.

See ya, Ken

Blue197320 · #5 09-13-2009, 10:31 PM

i think that when it comes to air tools, you should spend the money on some good ones. ive got all IR brand except my 1/4" air ratchet. its a mac tool brand. might be IR but im not sure. i just keep them oiled and they work perfect. as far as compressor goes i got my craftsman for free. its a pretty big one. i think 20 something gallon. some one threw it away becuase the o-ring in the compressor piston was shot. about $3 later i had a perfect working compressor. i cant complain about it.

Old'sCool · #6 09-14-2009, 10:19 AM

If you want a serious compressor that you will not be dissapointed in, get a two stage. IMHO, air tools like die grinders and such are expendable. For paint get the best you can afford and multiple moisture removing filters. The small single stage compressors tend to make/collect a lot of moisture. The last thing you want is fish-eyes and such in your paint after all that work.

thedog · #7 09-14-2009, 10:37 AM

I use a lot of air tools here at the shop, IMO the best you can buy are cleco
they last a very long time and believe me my guys don't use them lightly
die grinders, right angle grinders, scalers or impact wrenches, cleco is the way to go.

stay away from oil less compressors. they do not last, a professional grade that allows you to change oil and maintain are best.

for painting we have used Binks here for years, I have some guns that are 25 yrs old and still work like new, maintenance is key here, after each use clean to new condition, oil , spray some oil thru gun after reassembly