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Re: Small Compressor

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Subject: Re: Small Compressor
From: Rush <jdrush@enter.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 03:06:26 -0400
Jon

William M. Gilroy wrote:
> All I can say is what are you going to do with this compressor?  What is the 
> max CFM consumption of your tools or blast cabinet?

Strictly air tools at this time. No blasting, no painting, very little 
sanding or grinding.

> Figure that out then go 
> shopping for a compress.  I have a small compress and it runs almost all the 
> time when I use a blast cabinet.  It is fine for air tools.   I will state 
> this:
> 
> 1) Do not get an oilless compressor, too loud, not enough air
> 2) Get the biggest compressor you can barely afford, wait if you have to

I need it now. I have a junk car I need to disassemble soon or the 
township will be on my hide.

> 3) As for the space, you are screwed, don't have a solution
> 
> One option is a re-furbished compressor if it comes with a factory warranty.  
> It sucks to get a compressor and need a new/bigger real soon.

Who's reliable that sells refurbished compressors? Most of the place I 
find when I google seem shady.

Jon






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