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Re: Recommendations for air compressor?

To: Cliff Hansen <chansen@access1.net>
Subject: Re: Recommendations for air compressor?
From: "Larry R. Metz" <lrmetz@home.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 20:48:44 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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References: <3.0.5.32.20000219162132.0080dd90@mail.access1.net>
Sears usually has some good buys for less than $500, look for a special
or a return or close out, but 220 is the better power...

Larry from Indiana

Cliff Hansen wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I've got $500, I'm going to buy a compressor, and I'd appreciate
> any advice y'all feel willing to throw my way.  Here's my requirements
> and constraints:
> 
> 1) I want to run air tools (impact wrench, ratchet, blowing-out-things nozzle)
> 2) I want to run a small blasting cabinet.  Its a Harbor freight special, I'm
> guessing about 5.0 cfm at 90 psi, but I'm not sure.
> 3) I won't be painting.
> 3) I have both 110 and 220 available in the shop.  However, the 220
> outlet is not in a convenient location.  The compressor will be indoors.
> 4) I won't be moving anytime soon.
> 
> Is there a 110 unit that's beefy enough to run the blaster?  Any
> recommendations on brands to seek out or avoid?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Cliff Hansen
> chansen@access1.net
> 1966 TR-4A CTC 64615L

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