>I think I'm going to get a compressor in the very near future. Sears has
>one on sale: 4.5hp 25 gallon (I think) and its $299. It runs off 120V but
>can also run off 240V.
It looks like we are eyeing the same compressor, Dennis. It's actually
4.0hp, but I like the availablity of the 120/240V operation. I'm trying
to put an extension to my dryer circuit to provide 240V in my garage (with
appropriate breaker!). So far, I've drilled into a sewer pipe in the wall,
had to cut a 1' x 2' hole in the wall to fix the pipe, and had to deal
with aluminum wire. I'm not done yet! I hope this doesn't burn the
house down....
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>Any advice on air tool quality?? eg Home base has a collection of
>tools for just $60, price club for $100, and Sears for alot more.
For home use, most inexpensive tools will be sufficient in terms of
reliability. There are some big differences in performance though.
Some of the cheaper tools leak air due to less precise construction;
therefore, they develop less torque. I have not yet decided which
tools that I will buy, but it will probably be the middle of the lot.
I might spend a little extra on the impact wrench since it would be
nice to have lots of torque when needed. I expect that Ingersol-Rand
is the front runner in air tools if you want to spend the money. They
have a really neat air ratchet with a clutch that lets go when
the nut/bolt is tight. They claim that it saves fingers.
-Jim.
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