2006-11-23 16:52:32 · 12 answers · asked by kdchico26 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I got by with a 6 gallon one from Harbor Freight www.harborfreight.com These tools don't use much air, I also got an 8 gallon one, no matter the size, it is the CFM rating of the tool, and most of those work at 90 PSI, so you want something around 3.5 - 5 SCFM. I have a D/A sander than works at around 8.5 SCFM, so it literally kills my compressor using it, and i have a spray gun i am going ot paint my car with, and the gunis rated at 10.4 SCFM, so I could not even attemp to use the 8 gallon, But, yea, you would prolly want like a 12 gallon producing 5 or 6 SCFM, this should be enough for most tools, and the compressor won't cycle much, if not supplied, invest in a good regulator, a good rubber hose and if you want to a dryer/filter/oiler setup. Oh, most important, get a compressor you have to fill with oil, not one that is oilless, it will last much longer. Hope this helps
Sorry but I just answered the question, then read the answers, but the fool that said 100 CFM and the other idiot that said 90 CFM are crazy, you would need a 5,000 gallon tank to get that much, as most 60 gallon compressors only make 12-15 SCFM, sorry but I just had to respond to that....
2006-11-23 19:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good quality compressor with a 60 to 80 water gallon tank.
Max pressure 165#, 10-15 cfm. It will run any two of the tools you are most apt to have.
2006-11-24 14:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air Chisel
2016-10-02 03:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tool should say on them how many CFM they require. Most air tools will give you this number based on 90# air pressure.
CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute.
If you select a compressor too small you will be waiting for it to build up air pressure often during heavy use.
2006-11-23 16:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by atcranes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Select the biggest tool you will use and then use those specs to determine the compressor. For instance, take your nailers - if you need a smaller brad nailer you can get by with much less than if you need a pro-line continuous-use nailer. For household use pretty much any brand will suffice, so long as you don't choose the cheapest thing out there.
2016-03-29 07:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 cfm is good for a small sandblaster , last compressor i had that size was mounted on a trailer ! get one that is 10 to 20 % bigger than the tool you will be using the most ,IE: 15cfm sprayer, 17 to 20 cfm compressor. hope this helps.
2006-11-24 04:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
90 will run an impact wrench and chisel, but you may have to wait for the pressure to build up again every few minutes. If you want something heavy duty, get 100-125.
2006-11-23 17:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally the tool itself will have a minimum PSI rating on the side. On average 60-80 constant psi is needed to run these high volume tools.
2006-11-23 16:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the tool ,but about 90 cfm is the smallest,but you also need that with volume so get the biggest tank possible
2006-11-23 16:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the air storage tank, and the frequency of usage.
2006-11-23 16:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋