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Topic: Air Compressor Opinions?
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Joe Grippo
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: Elverson, Pa
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-02-2006 09:42 AM
 
I am in the market for an air compressor for the new garage. I don't need anything huge; I was looking at this one....
http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.asp/item/3054Any opinions?
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Grippo Racing
If nothing else, we look good. Wanna see some pictures?
public.fotki.com/JoeGrippo/
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-02-2006 10:14 AM
That looks like a good one. If you're like me, you won't even consider an oilless one.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Joe Grippo
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: Elverson, Pa
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-02-2006 10:16 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
If you're like me, you won't even consider an oilless one.
I agree Steve, WAY too loud... ------------------
Grippo Racing
If nothing else, we look good. Wanna see some pictures?
public.fotki.com/JoeGrippo/
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-02-2006 10:24 AM
My brother has an oilless, it works great but you need to put it outside and run a long hose because it's so loud. Plus it vibrates so much it travels all over the place.That IR one you're looking is what I'll like to get to replace my wimpy old Craftman. I'm waiting for it to die but it just won't. It even has a rod rap like a ten year old Toyota. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-11-2006 08:26 PM
Here's the link for it through the M&M Tool Store:------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-11-2006 08:31 PM
Here's an even better price for a CH 5 hp cast iron unit with a 28 gallon tank:------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-11-2006 09:15 PM
For anything that will be used to run 'Air Hog' tools such as grinders, cut-off wheels and sanders.... Stick to 220V and TWO-stage pumps. 120V single stage ANYTHING is fine for impact guns and airing up tires, but you'll be doing a LOT of waiting when using any tool that is an air hog.Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-14-2006 11:35 AM
Ok, so maybe it's a bit of overkill & pricy @ nearly $1100.00, but I'm sure it would do all that I would ever need an air compressor do for me!  : http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/item/504747/172993.htm Ryan  [This message has been edited by Ryan Wilke (edited 03-14-2006).]
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-14-2006 06:34 PM
I'd say that WILL get the job done. ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-23-2006 04:49 PM
Cast iron with oil crankcase is the best. Have a Campbell-Hausfeld that is about circa 1983. It blew a head gasket one Sunday when my buddy needed a touch up to sell a car. Made a new gasket and it's painted few cars complete since, plus running air tools, interiors, etc. for at least 8 years. Had a previous one that had rotten tank. Had bought a standup oiless when Builder's Square had a new store sale. It was so loud  it was unbearable. A friend had to have it for "space limitations" so we traded and I got the C-H. Later he was to express his regret at the trade! 
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-24-2006 12:36 AM
Wow, that place has some KILLER deals on performance air compressors! Seem like great folks too.------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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