John Hardy wrote:
> And moving to a bigger compressor and using more air tools would be cost
> effective, Try comparing the price of an air tool to an electric item.
> Never mind the weight and reliability. Why have one at all if iit can't do
> what is needed.
Extremely valid point for a professional shop. For a hobbyist/home owner it's
a little gray. I recently bought a small electric angle grinder. I secretly
bought it to work on the Triumph, but told the wife that it was to do the
granite tile work in the kitchen. For a shop you want a large compressor, but
to use tools around the house I would need a small portable compressor or a
very long hose. With tools like grinders and drills, it might still be better
to get an electric model even if you have a compressor.
Peter Thomas
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