Tools & Fabrication - How about this Air Compressor?
Corpsvette
03-09-2005, 10:47 PM
I am a weekend light load user but I just received my latest Harbor Freight Tools magazine. They have two 120V oiled compressors. Brand is Central Pneumatic.
1st one:
8 gallon, 120 psi
Air delivery is 5.6 SCFM@90, 7.2 SCFM@60psi
4HP peak 3Hp rated.
$119
2nd one:
21 gallon, 125 psi
3.5scfm@90 8.8 scfm@40
$169
So, does anyone think this is worth getting. More than anything, I wonder if they make an electric rachet. I know they make an electric impact. Thanks,
Jim Kay
HAMRHEAD
03-10-2005, 10:26 PM
It depends on what you will be using them for. If you want to use an air ratchet I believe you should use a 30 gallon or bigger. Tose sizes are good for tires, staple guns and light tools like that.
The Alchemist
03-17-2005, 07:34 AM
If you have the space... get as big of a tank as possible. I am eventually going to put a 60 gallon in the basement and plumb it up to the garage.
robertbartsch
03-22-2005, 12:58 PM
The central nuematics compressor from harbor freight was trash. It stopped working in 3 days.... so i returned it..
Most of the other HF stuff is good, however....
99camky
03-22-2005, 07:20 PM
got my air comperssor at Sam's Club over a year ago it's a Delta with 80 gal tank with 17.5 cfm at 90 psi max air pressure is 175 psi. paid $800 for it worth every penny.
Corpsvette
03-22-2005, 08:22 PM
I appreciate the scoop. See, I would love a Sam's club 80 gallon tank but at $800, I can't see me using it enough to justify the price. Guess I will just keep saving and put it on my long list of "I Wish I had".
Jim K.
marlowchris
04-01-2005, 02:35 PM
Will a small portable air compressor. Say a 8 gal 120 psi power an impact well enough to remove lug nuts. I would like to have a small compressor for just changing tires. Thanks
xny1989
04-02-2005, 04:01 PM
You've got to figure out the tools you want to use. For example, you'll not be able to use most HVLP spray guns (usually need 10 - 17 CFM), some sanders, grinders and cut off tools (like 10-15 CFM @90 PSI). I found that out the hard way - I have a sears 6 HP 30 gallon - bought a high speed cutoff tool and it didn't really cut, and the compressor continually cycling on. Check out the specifications of the tools you want to power with the compressor, then decide.