Air Compressor - what to buy?

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

for this i'll refer to the mother of all diy paint articles:
http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqpnt.htm
compressor info is about 1/3 down
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Teague" <roccnroll@hotmail.com>
To: <aculda@cogeco.ca>; <amalventano@sc.rr.com>; <ty@festf.org>;
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: Air Compressor - what to buy?


> This brings up a question that I've had for a while.  What size compressor
> would be good for spraying?  I know paint sprayers take more pressure than
> most other tools.  Anyone have experience with this?
>
> Drew
>
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>
>
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>
> >From: "Adrian C." <aculda@cogeco.ca>
> >To: "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>, "Tyler P." <ty@festf.org>,"List
> >(E-mail)" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Re: Air Compressor - what to buy?
> >Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:00:37 -0500
> >
> >well ..
> >im actually already buying my tools for the shop that im gonna open in a
> >few
> >months
> >( pretty much got about 6 months till im a fully licenced class A
mechanic
> >)
> >i have gotten myself a compressor that will suit my application with
> >upgradability in mind
> >so i got a Ingersoll Rand 2475N7.5
> >here's thir site ..
> >http://air.irco.com/asg/small_recip/index.asp
> >dig around if u see something that u find give'em a call ( 1 800 air
serv )
> >hers the specs of my lil monster
> >7.5 Hp motor w/ 80 Gal. Vertical Tank
> >24.3 CFM/min - 175 Psi Max.
> >Dimmensions:
> >L x W x H (in)
> >26" x 38" x 70"
> >weight : about 500 Lbs + packaging
> >and also has a few other cool features ( value packaged version )
> >but also set me back about $2000 CAN :yikes:
> >i would suggest raiding your local home depot or sears for something that
> >will suit your app.
> >that might be a bit cheaper ...
> >anyways ..
> >good luck ...
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>
> >To: "Tyler P." <ty@festf.org>; "List (E-mail)" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 2:00 PM
> >Subject: Re: Air Compressor - what to buy?
> >
> >
> > > i got a craftsman pro series upright. 175 psi, 25 gal. keeps up with
> > > everything i've thrown at it so far (impact, air ratchet, die cutter).
> >its
> > > fairly compact and was decently priced as well.
> > > heres link on craftsman site:
> > >
>
>http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@
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> > >
>
>1252592827.1040669791@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfhadchdighghhcehgcemgdffmdflk.0&ver
t
> > > ical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00916778000
> > > jesus that link was huge, here do this
> > > http://www.craftsman.com
> > > then put 00916778000 in the search box at the upper right
> > > hth
> > > Al
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tyler P." <ty@festf.org>
> > > To: "List (E-mail)" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 12:57 PM
> > > Subject: Air Compressor - what to buy?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi all, I just got a nice unexpected bonus and was thinking an air
> > > > compressor would be a nice thing to buy.  What brands should I look
at
> >and
> > > > what specs should I look for?  Upright or horizontal?  Who makes
good
> > > tools
> > > > for the air compressor and are there any brands of tools or
> >compressors
> > > that
> > > > I should look out for?
> > > >
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