Hi all, thanks fo rthe input, I guess 2 stage is the way to go.
Ingersoll Rand seems to have a few nice compressors I can aford. What
type of motor do I want? single or 3 phase?
Marvin: Where do you find the refurbished compressors? I've been looking
at Northern tool and equipment. They have free shipping on most
compressors.!
On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Marvin H. wrote:
> Kyle and Alfie,
>
> I too am looking to purchase an air compressor for my
> build and appreciate your input. I had my sights set
> on an inexpensive twin cylinder (single stage)
> compressor but after talking with some friends who
> have done some sand blasting , they assured me that I
> would be much happier with a two stage unit.
>
> Their reasoning mirrors yours; cfm is what I need.
> It's uncanny that I was just talking with them a
> couple of days ago, just before I was going to buy the
> single stage. Now I see your discussion and have
> convinced myself, and my wife (money manager), that I
> need a two stage. I don't want to be unsatisfied a
> year or two down the road and have to fork over
> another wad to upgrade.
>
> I have found some reasonably-priced models in the
> $800-$900 range that would suit me fine. Does this
> seem about right? Do you know of a place that is
> selling a factory refurbished two stage model? I found
> one that sells these types of compressors but they
> only have twin cylinder at this time.
>
> Kyle, did you buy yours from a business or an
> individual. I don't need as much as what you have but,
> if you got it from a business, maybe they have
> something I would be interested in.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Also, thanks to all who gave me the information on the
> clutch head screws and info for my doors rebuild. I
> have since found where to get the drivers and my money
> manager says I will get them for Christmas. Whoo-Hoo!
>
> Marvin
> '51 1/2 ton 3100
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