From all the research I've done, there ain't a 110v compressor that's worth a [censored]. If I want good CFM, 220v Is where it's at. It's for home use. I'd really like to get a blast cabinet one day. any suggestions on what to get and where to get it?
I have a 110v 5hp campbell hausfield 26 gallon compressor that I've never run out of air with.. the closest I've come is with the air gun, which even then seems to put out a good psi with the tank empty and only the pump supplying.
recently though I was given a 60 gallon tank, which I put the pump from my 26gallon on, and it runs almost exactly the same. (just takes longer to fill)
every job I've done it's supplied perfectly.. using the angle grinder though, i can run it pretty slow. but even then, while using the angle grinder it gives me a forced "break" to prevent over-heating the sheet steel I use it on.
I do eventually plan on getting a two stage compressor. So that I can be saved a bit on the noise for "smaller" jobs... but I'm in no rush (at all) to get it.. considering I picked the one I have now for $80 (craigslist) I can't complain.
From all the research I've done, there ain't a 110v compressor that's worth a [censored]. If I want good CFM, 220v Is where it's at. It's for home use. I'd really like to get a blast cabinet one day. any suggestions on what to get and where to get it?
Determining the capacity of compressor one needs has been discussed extensively in the past. The short version is you need to look at the requirements of the largest "air hog" tool you'll be using and buy a compressor that has that minimum rating. For example if your blast cabinet requires 14CFM @ 90PSI you'll need to look at compressors with that as a minimum rating continuous output.
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I'm also looking at buying an air compressor also. I've had my heart set on a 60 gallon dual stage, but I'm sure my wife will say that's out of the budget. Realisticly, I won't be sand blasting or spraying paint, (at least not on a large scale), so the 60 gallon is probably overkill. All I'll really be doing is using an air ratchet, 1/2" impact, and cut off tool on occassion. I've found a 26 gallon portable compressor that I kind of like. It only has like 5 cfm output. Will it do the job?
I have one and will go back their for my next one (if I need one). I have a 80 gallon true 5HP and I run my blasting cabinet. Here is a portable 2hp. Look through the site and give these guys a call. If you want, you can talk to the president of the company too.
I have a 2hp 20 gallon that will work most of my tools. It's 34 yrs old. I the last week I have used a 1/2" impact, 3/8 rachet and my cut off. It probably doesn't have the CFM as the one does in the above link. Get a belt drive and not a direct drive. Also look for cast iron cylinders.
check out used stuff on craigslist, ebay, and the classifieds. You can buy a whole lot of compressor for not that much money if you shop around.
For example I was looking for a Quincy because I've heard they are one of the best, long lasting and reliable, most models even have oil pumps and spin on filters. I found a nice one on ebay, two compressors capable of 10 hp (run with 2hp each at lower RPM) on a single 125 gallon tank. Won the bid for something less than $150 and gave a friend $100 to pick it up for me. I've sense spent a couple hundred more on oil, plumbing, and electrical stuff but its a several thousand dollar compressor and I've only got a small fraction of that in it. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2604060520080251109graBTh
Here's a really boring (but quick) video of it running
Check out used ones, even if you need to rebuild it you're likely to have less in it than buying new and a better quality compressor in the long run.
