Air Compressor
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Air Compressor
After trying to run a DA sander with my 26 gallon Home Depot special I have quickly found that I need to upgrade. I've looked at the $400-$500 60 gallon models that have between 10-13 cfm @90psi. From what I've read I think that I need at least 15cfm @ 90psi. I found a Ingersoll Rand at Tractor Supply that has 18cfm @ 90psi. It's a 60 gallon and is less than $900
Ingersoll Rand 5 HP 60 gal. Single Stage Air Compressor - 3301332 | Tractor Supply Company
Does anyone have any experience with this compressor? I think it should be more than enough for sanding and painting with a HVLP.
Ingersoll Rand 5 HP 60 gal. Single Stage Air Compressor - 3301332 | Tractor Supply Company
Does anyone have any experience with this compressor? I think it should be more than enough for sanding and painting with a HVLP.
Hotshot
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It may be fine , but I would look into getting a 2 stage .
I started out with a single stage , & added extra storage to help it keep up ... (used an old 100 lb propane tank) , It worked fine till I used a sand blaster , an air file or an air grinder ..
I have limited experience in what works best ...I'm using a 5hp 80 g 2 stage now & have been for 30 years ,, sand blasting is my only issue . Other than that , it handles anything I want to do ...( of course its 30 years old)
I started out with a single stage , & added extra storage to help it keep up ... (used an old 100 lb propane tank) , It worked fine till I used a sand blaster , an air file or an air grinder ..
I have limited experience in what works best ...I'm using a 5hp 80 g 2 stage now & have been for 30 years ,, sand blasting is my only issue . Other than that , it handles anything I want to do ...( of course its 30 years old)
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
It will do the job, but will still run almost constantly with a DA. I finally stepped up to a 7.5HP 80gal two stage. For the first time, it actually cuts off using my sanders and even my sandblaster.
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