What type of air tools to purchase?

[red20]

Thanks for all the input. I even got a visit from Sam . I am looking for the right tools for the certain job(s) in a fair price range. I don't (and will not) buy a complete set to start, not in that much of a rush. I think I want to start with the compressor first and add the tools as needed or as they become avail. I'm not afraid of used stuff but at the same time not a fan of used tools. Used tools usually are very used.

I took a look on my local craigs list and saw a ton of stuff but none of it jumped out at me.

I'll keep reading the input provided by CSC and research some of the name brands mentioned. Right now these brand names are like telling me brand names of golf equipment (haven't a clue.)

As stated in an above reply - some tools will get little use per year and don't need to be top of the line but others like spray guns should be.

Thanks again.

[Ryank]

I was told by some pros to never use a HVLP (high volume low pressure) spray gun. I purchased a $30. gravity feed regular gun at Walmart (Yeah I know I know) and it works great.I think most of the cheap guns spray good it is all in how you use it.I do have an old Devilbiss that is great for heavy stuff and primer, but not Urethanes, and acrylics. I purchased a Craftsman 20 gal compressor about 18 years ago and it works great to this day, and has seen extensive use over the years. For painting I did put a water seperator and a drier on it (again very cheap at northern or HF) with a regulator valve in addition to the reg on the spray gun.