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1) I would definately go oil lubed. As someone else mentioned, the oil-less are NOISY. And it'll seem even louder at 10pm when you're trying to work on something in the garage. 2) I have a 6HP 33-gallon Craftsman on wheels. I imagine if I started running a DA sander it might struggle, but it does pretty well for running my other tools -- impact gun, air ratchet, air-chisel. I like the fact that I can throw my compressor in the back of my Elky and take to a friend's house if they have a project going on -- as long as they have a 220 outlet somewhere! 3) No -- oil lubed compressors will not get oil in the line. They do make air-line oilers, I believe, so that your air tools get a constant supply of lube in the line. But this is more for a pro shop where the tools are being used all day, every week. Not really meant for a home shop, IMO. Make sure you look at the SCFM ratings at 40 and 90 psi. Then, compare it to the requirements of the tools you're going to use. -Dave -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cecil "Steve" Martin Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressor -type/ability Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List ------------------------------------------------------------ I too am looking closely at buying a compressor. I am getting very close to buying and researching for hours at many places on the net to compare. Here are some questions I still have: 1. Oil lubed or oiless ? What are the advantages/disadvantages? 2. 30 Gal 6hp craftsman for $279 or 3. 60 Gal Cast Iron twin cylinder oil lubricated pump for $329 + shipping? 4. Would an oil lubricated pump get oil in the lines? I looked at Sams club, the only decent on there sells for over $800 and can't find it online. Home Depot doesn't have any decent ones online. Lowes has one online that's fairly decent. Anything else I should consider when buying one? Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Wayne Kline Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 7:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Blast Cabinet/Air Compressor Saga Redux Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List ------------------------------------------------------------ Tony, don't just check HFT. but also Sam's club and HomeDepot. I have seen IR two satge at Home depot for a good price and Colman two stage units at Sam's club. Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 6:41 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Blast Cabinet/Air Compressor Saga Redux > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > Well I read the fine print and found out my blast cabinet wants a diet of 12 > SCFM at 40 to 80 PSI and the best my Craftsman 6 HP, 135 PSI unit will come > up with is a tad over 6.4 at 80. Looks like I'm hosed. > > I checked at Harbor Freight and they have a couple there that either meet or > come real close for about $425. Looks like I'll get one of those and see if > somebody wants an almost new 110 volt Craftsman for a reasonable sum. > > Tony Gray > ACES 2114 > TC Gold 185 > New Fine Print Reader > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
