Air Compressor

[BobnJeep]

As a growing newbie, I continually obsess about our hobby and want to start increasing my tool collection. I feel one of the things I could use is a capable Air Compressor big enough for home use, but not overkill due to money constraints. In my research I found a site that has remanufactured units that seem reasonable and they come with free shipping and a warrantee.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/ (http://)
The unit I came up with for me is a re-manufactured Iron Force direct drive with a vertical 28 gal. tank.
MODEL NUMBER WL611700RB
HP PEAK 6.25
MOTOR 120 Volts
SCFM @ 90/40 PSI 6.1 / 7.4
MAXIMUM PRESSURE 150 PSI
LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Year
PRICE: $250 no sales tax and shipped for free.

Is this enough to run even the most consuming air tools like grinders and sanders?

[SavageSun4x4]

I'd take a hard look at the Sears units before I jumped. I've been looking myself and you can find a comparable unit there. Maybe a few dollars more, but look for the sales they often have.

[DsrtJeeper]

As a growing newbie, I continually obsess about our hobby and want to start increasing my tool collection. I feel one of the things I could use is a capable Air Compressor big enough for home use, but not overkill due to money constraints. In my research I found a site that has remanufactured units that seem reasonable and they come with free shipping and a warrantee.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/ (http://)
The unit I came up with for me is a re-manufactured Iron Force direct drive with a vertical 28 gal. tank.
MODEL NUMBER WL611700RB
HP PEAK 6.25
MOTOR 120 Volts
SCFM @ 90/40 PSI 6.1 / 7.4
MAXIMUM PRESSURE 150 PSI
LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Year
PRICE: $250 no sales tax and shipped for free.

Is this enough to run even the most consuming air tools like grinders and sanders?

Bob;
Do yourself a favor and get a standup unit with 220V motor and at least a 60 gallon tank. You'll thank me later! ;) Price Club or Home Depot are good bets.

Eric

[flxy_tj]

What ever you do. Do Not get an oil free compressor. I had one and hated it. They are noisy as H**L and slow. :mad:
Now I'm saving up for the dual stage 220v from home depot since I got rid of my oil less one. I have been using my York on the Jeep to get me through.

[BobnJeep]

This is the smallest Belt Drive Oil Lubricated unit I can find. Same manufacturer, Iron Force $400!

Solid Cast Iron Twin Cylinder Pump
• Up to 5,000 hours of life (Based on B-10 bearing rating)
Oil Lubricated Pump
• Quieter and longer lasting than direct drive models
60 Gallon ASME Tank
• Durable tank with vertical, space saving design
7.0 HP Peak Motor
• Powerful enough to run multiple tools simultaneously

MODEL NUMBER VT632900RB
HP PEAK 7.0
MOTOR 240 Volts
SCFM @ 90/40 PSI 10.3 / 11.8
MAXIMUM PRESSURE 135 PSI
DIMENSIONS Not Available
WEIGHT 270 lbs.
LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Year

[flxy_tj]

That one sounds good. Check out home depot also they have a husky 60 gallon that runs on 120, I think for about 400 bucks also.
Ok here is a link
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0654437161.1108342206@ @@@&BV_EngineID=ccckadddlflkjddcgelceffdfgidgmj.0&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24
it is 429 not bad and no shipping.