Speaking of closeout, etc. Check out your local hardware superstores (home
depot, etc.) They sometimes have "returns" that are sold and warranted as
new but at sometimes real good discounts. I was able to find a 5hp 25gal
110 unit for $125 (reg 270) because 1) it was returned for a larger capacity
and 2) they changed brands. I wanted to go a little bigger, but couldn't
beat the price. (I was also able to get a decent generator at less than half
price.)
I haven't tried a blast cabinet yet, but have done some spot painting and
used most of the tools. It hasn't been undersized yet.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry R. Metz [mailto:lrmetz@home.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 8:49 PM
To: Cliff Hansen
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Recommendations for air compressor?
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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