Good air compressor

1FSTLS1 · December 28th, 2007, 12:20 PM

Any one have or have opinions on the Lows $399 aircompressor for the average guy who just wants to have one.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...056&lpage=none

68conv455 · December 28th, 2007, 06:58 PM

Any compressor is good for your basic needs. From my own experience, you need lots of air to run a DA sander, orbital sander, drill, other sander, or paint gun. In other words, anything that runs continuous needs a high output compressor. You can run these items on anything, but you will need to periodically wait until the compressor tank recharges to continue. Intermittent uses such as filling tires, inpact gun, air rachet, air sheer, air gun etc. will run well on any compressor. Compare different units based on CFM at 90 PSI. I have a 6 hp craftsman that runs on 220V and is much better than my old 3.5hp on 110. However, it still isn't enough. My recommendation.... Go as Big as your wallet will let you.

Olds64 · December 28th, 2007, 08:45 PM

Seems like a good deal to me. I don't have an air compressor though. I don't even have a garage.

December 28th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
1FSTLS1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 67	Good air compressor Any one have or have opinions on the Lows $399 aircompressor for the average guy who just wants to have one. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...056&lpage=none __________________ 99 Silver Z28 81 Trans Am 350 SB comming out and 455 BB going in soon!

December 28th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Seems like a good deal to me. I don't have an air compressor though. I don't even have a garage. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

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December 28th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 259	Any compressor is good for your basic needs. From my own experience, you need lots of air to run a DA sander, orbital sander, drill, other sander, or paint gun. In other words, anything that runs continuous needs a high output compressor. You can run these items on anything, but you will need to periodically wait until the compressor tank recharges to continue. Intermittent uses such as filling tires, inpact gun, air rachet, air sheer, air gun etc. will run well on any compressor. Compare different units based on CFM at 90 PSI. I have a 6 hp craftsman that runs on 220V and is much better than my old 3.5hp on 110. However, it still isn't enough. My recommendation.... Go as Big as your wallet will let you.