Air Compressor
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Hello all.
I can obtain a Porter Cable compressor for $75.
I want to know if I can use it to paint my truck and
use it for tools like impact wrenches etc.. I'm concerned
that I might run out of pressure while painting... What
do you think?
Here are the specs:
2HP
6 Gallon Pancake
10 Amp
120 VAC
3.7 SCFM @ 40 psi - 2.7 SCFM @ 90 psi
1/4" quick coupler
http://www.porter-cable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=CF2600
Thanks Alot.
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I can obtain a Porter Cable compressor for $75.
I want to know if I can use it to paint my truck and
use it for tools like impact wrenches etc.. I'm concerned
that I might run out of pressure while painting... What
do you think?
Here are the specs:
2HP
6 Gallon Pancake
10 Amp
120 VAC
3.7 SCFM @ 40 psi - 2.7 SCFM @ 90 psi
1/4" quick coupler
http://www.porter-cable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=CF2600
Thanks Alot.
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Posting Guru
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From: Northwest Fl
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The scfm is going to be too low to do a decent job painting unless you want to paint small parts with a conventional paint gun. Most of the newer HVLP guns require upwards of 15 scfm as a minimum. As for air tools it would handle staplers and nailers ok but for grinding and cutting with air you would be constantly waiting on the pump to catch up. Its still a good price for the compressor but if your needs are for painting you may be dissapointed. Just my opinion!
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 10-Sep-02 AT 09:18 PM (EST)]I say "yes". My main compressor is about 2 cfm. It'll run air tools like 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet, blow gun, but not the hungry stuff like a die grinder, sandblaster, or air board for more than short bursts. It'll run a vintage DeVilbiss spray gun or a Taiwan touchup gun continuously.
My only reservation... it's an oil-free compressor. I've heard they don't last as long as a proper belt-drive compressor. If it's got a lot of mileage on it, be careful.
My only reservation... it's an oil-free compressor. I've heard they don't last as long as a proper belt-drive compressor. If it's got a lot of mileage on it, be careful.
Admom
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From: Silver Springs
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I don't think a 2 hp will give you anywhere near the results you'd be looking for in a paint job.
Here's a link from this forum discussing compressors and I seem to recall an extensive conversation on compressor sizes in the "Garage" forum. If nothing else, you would at least need hook up an additional tank for air storage.
[https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/bodywork/260.html]
With any luck, Karljay will pipe in here with his comments.
Here's a link from this forum discussing compressors and I seem to recall an extensive conversation on compressor sizes in the "Garage" forum. If nothing else, you would at least need hook up an additional tank for air storage.
[https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/bodywork/260.html]
With any luck, Karljay will pipe in here with his comments.
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From: Long Island, New York
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Thanks guys. Im going to just buy something good. I want to be able to use it for a variety of tasks. Thanks for the info for I knew nothing of the subject.
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Listen to exhaust sound clips before you buy your next exhaust system!!! Check out:
http://www.exhaustsoundclips.com
EPA Info on Mufflers and Cats. Compare muffler CFM output!!!
Cargo Master
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From: Northern California
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I'd pass on that one. I've seen those and they work great for very small jobs.
I had a 3hp 110volt 8.6 cfm @ 40 and it worked like a dog trying to keep up. I replaced the motor with a 5hp 220volt and changed the pully to increase the speed about 30% and now it keeps up pretty well.
Look for something in the 8 cfm range with a belt drive, pass on the oil-less types and look for cast iron sleeves in the pump. I think Sams had one for < $500 that was a great setup.
The smaller ones like my 3hp setup can be had used for about $150 and then you can change the motor and pully like I did and it'll work great. You can also help out by getting a secondary air tank, I use a 15gal second tank and that really helps out.
I had a 3hp 110volt 8.6 cfm @ 40 and it worked like a dog trying to keep up. I replaced the motor with a 5hp 220volt and changed the pully to increase the speed about 30% and now it keeps up pretty well.
Look for something in the 8 cfm range with a belt drive, pass on the oil-less types and look for cast iron sleeves in the pump. I think Sams had one for < $500 that was a great setup.
The smaller ones like my 3hp setup can be had used for about $150 and then you can change the motor and pully like I did and it'll work great. You can also help out by getting a secondary air tank, I use a 15gal second tank and that really helps out.
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