Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Michael, Because I have a similar Craftsman air compressor, with 5.5 HP 25 GAL., with the vertical tank. Mine is only the single stage, max. pressure 130psi, and it is oil free. Prefer the vertical tank, saves space, and it still has wheels to roll it. Very happy with it. Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
i guess it depends on how serious the wrenching is going to be. i say any serious use of air compressor requires at least 5 HP, 60 gallon tank and two stage (none of mine are but i wish they were). a 2-stage compressor is more efficient, cooler running and longer lasting than single stage units.air is compressed in two steps to increase air pressure out put. first stage: the large cylinder compresses intake air to approximately 50 psi. second stage: compressed air is discharged through an intercooler to dissipate heat and into a smaller cylinder which compresses air to 175 psi. air then passes into storage tank. (quote from craftsman tool book) continuously being a framing contractor and also a garage nut i have several compressors.any continuous use requires more balls (HP and bigger tank). with my 5 HP i can rotate tires on the 1 ton GMC and have the compressor only come on twice. when i get into serious framing or rotating tires my 2 HP with 20 gallon works but it runs continuously and i can run it out of air. my 3 HP with 30 gallon i can rotate tires or do some serious framing without it running have a 1 1/2 HP pancake (emglo) and it will do light framing and run my air ratchets and impact but runs out of balls and air real quick. most compressor pumps are aluminum now (my 5 HP is) and some of the smaller compressors are oiless. i would recommend if you are going to be using an air compressor on a continuous basis (mass production or over working them, etc.) to stay away from them. overworking them may heat them up to the point the seize up. volume is very important. make sure they compressor you want will handle the tools you will using. an air ratchet only makes 40-70 (avg.) ft LB of torque and use 4.0 scfm@90lb psi. an impact wrench can make anywhere from 20 to 1250 (avg.) ft lb of torque and use any where from 4 to 9.5 scfm @ 90 LB psi. the bottom line is make sure you buy a compressor big enough to do the job. do some research first. i have been using air tools and compressors since 1970. i have made many mistakes over the years but have learned from those mistakes. 1) big enough compressor to do the job (i say minimum of 5 scfm @90 psi.) 2) tools to match compressor (don't buy a tool that is too big for the compressor, it will only put out what ever the compressor will do) 3) make sure you run a water trap and also drain tank on compressor. ( i run my trap at least 20 feet into air line as i believe to close and any water is pushed right through) 4) oil your tools every time you use them (I've had too much trouble with auto oilers and hand oil my tools every time I use them) 5) everything I have talked about is my opinion. These are my facts. ask other people too. Larry
RE: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List The Sears Vertical single stage is the noisiest compressor I have ever owned...when it turns on anyone in the garage covers their ears because it is load. I'm moving it outside with an enclosure, get the quietest one you can if it is going to be inside the garage near our workspace. JB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 12:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List You all should check out Harbor Freight Salvage. Free sgipping and better prices. That's where I got mine. David A HREF=http://www.harborfreight.com/;Harbor Freight Tools/A - 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
agreed on the oiless 'pressorsnoisy as all get out,,and generate alot of heatalso condensation in the air lines from the heated air is pretty bad in mine,,especially when its humid,,I've got the 6 hp/30sumptin tankused those water separators from Sears,,,really didnt work very well...my next one will be a two-stage,,lube type,,and give this one to Pop's. Anyone have an automatic drain trick on theirs? We've got a nice one at work but cant find any info/brand on it,,,... TIA mike
RE: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hm I was looking at getting one myself and would also appreciate the advice. However, would this one not be a better deal? http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID= 0855059778.1009303143BV_EngineID=dgadcclfkfddlbggcmgclchm.0vertical=SE ARSbidsite=CRAFTpid=00916517000 Merry Xmas my fellow Chevelle fans. I hope Santa brought you all lots of tools and parts :) Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Ishee Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 1:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have a decide between two air compressors for Christmas and i dont know that much about air compressor so i would appreciate anyones help as well as thoughts on these air compressors. The two are: http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID= 0855059778.1009303143BV_EngineID=dgadcclfkfddlbggcmgclchm.0vertical=TO OLfromAuto=YESbidsite=CRAFTpid=00916778000 and http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID= 0855059778.1009303143BV_EngineID=dgadcclfkfddlbggcmgclchm.0vertical=TO OLfromAuto=YESbidsite=CRAFTpid=0091954 Just copy and past the above links if they dont work. Thanks for the help. Michael _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Michael, If given the choice, I would choose the vertical 2-stage, hands down ! Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Kent if i may ask why is that. Thanks for the reply Michael From: Kent Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 15:35:32 -0600 Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Michael, If given the choice, I would choose the vertical 2-stage, hands down ! Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List If there's no particular reason you've chosen Craftsman, then I'd take a trip to Lowe's or Home Depot to look at them. Outside of Harbor Freight, they have the best deal for the money. I bought my oiless Porter Cable twin stack portable compressor about six months ago at Lowe's and am very very pleased with it. I can run two framing guns or my impact gun easily. Since Porter Cable has a factory service center here in town, it makes it very easy to get things done if anything goes wrong (which it hasn't). They also handle Delta (same company), so a lot of my tools are one of the two brands. Kelly C. Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Anyone using one of the 5hp/60gal upright Campbell Hausfeld from Harbor Freight? I was looking at one of them the other day and the price was $359. It wasn't an oilless,either. Oilless have always struck me as being too noisy inside a workshop. Comments? Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 anytime '90 ZR-1 Red/Red #952 TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.com/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
