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Air compressor owners - Questions for you!
Elerium-115:
I recently acquired my very first Air Compressor. I don't have any tools, hoses or accessories for it yet. The main reason I bought it is for painting (HVLP&other), nailing and general cleaning of items. Its rated at 6.5CFM@40PSI and 5.5CFM@90PSI. Not the most poweful, but best I could find at 110Volt.
I am wondering what tools you guys use the most and what you recommend for a first time user (tools, advice, etc.)
Hyperlinks would be very helpful if you have any tool recommendations. I do mostly online shopping because the information available is far superior than going to retail stores.
Thanks for your advice and your time!
Karpro:
I have 3 Porter Cable Nail Guns and 1 Porter Cable stapler and I seem to find reasons to use them all the time.
MonMotha:
Finish nailers, brad nailers, and staplers are always useful. I trimmed out a basement and a chunk of a loft with a brad nailer and finish nailer, and it's WAY better than trying to hammer all that stuff. I've used my brad nailer on an arcade cabinet, too, and I've been meaning to acquire a stapler for that purpose.
I'm a fan of Bostitch (Stanley Fastener Systems) brand tools, but pretty much any name brand is likely to be OK. Harbor Freight sells some really cheap air tools if you only plan on using them a little bit.
Don't cheap out on your fasteners. I really would just recommend buying whatever brand your tool is. They are far less likely to jam up that way.
You'll also want a blow gun. No more buying canned air. Yea!
I'm a fan of the Goodyear Pliovic air hoses. These are actually currently on sale at Harbor Freight if you've got one nearby. They're rubber, but they're rated to 300PSI (most are only 200PSI, not that it matters) and remain very flexible down to lower temps than standard rubber air hoses. I don't recommend PVC hoses unless you're going to be doing roofing work. They just aren't very flexible and won't lay flat creating a tripping hazard.
And of course, get yourself some quick connectors. Can't live without 'em.
TOK:
Nice that you found a 110 oiled. I have an oil-less and its obnoxiously loud. Is that one pretty quiet?
Sounds goofy, but what I use my compressor for 70 percent of the time is cleaning stuff out. I got a kit of like 3 different air guns and also the stuff to inflate tires and balls.
A nailer/stapler kit like Karpro mentioned is really handy for arcade projects. You can make some glued/bradded stuff that is really strong and do it quickly.
Elerium-115:
--- Quote from: TOK on December 09, 2009, 02:55:10 pm ---Nice that you found a 110 oiled. I have an oil-less and its obnoxiously loud. Is that one pretty quiet?
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I haven't turned it on yet. I have no tools, haha. :D