How would this air compressor be suited just for powder coating? What would
the minimum specs need to be just for P/C projects?
Seth Glassman
'76TR6 CF57223UO
----- Original Message -----
From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
To: Craig D. Niederst <niederst@telerama.com>
Cc: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 8:18 AM
Subject: Portable air compressors
>
> Message text written by "Craig D. Niederst"
> >I have been hinting to the SO that I want an air compressor one for
> Christmas, and found the
> following unit at Sears on sale:
>
> Craftsman 33 gallon Horizontal Air Compressor Value Pack
>
> Features 135 psi, 8.6 scfm at 40 psi and 6.4 scfm at 90 psi air delivery,
> oil free design, 6 hp direct drive and fully shrouded pump and motor. Also
> includes 3/8 in. ratchet, spray gun and 25 ft. pvc hosequick connects.
> Completely assembled except for handle and wheels.
>
> Sears Item #: 00916511
> Mfr. Model #: 16511
>
> Sale $279.97
> Reg.$339.99
> Save $60.02
> While Quantities Last
>
> Would this be a good unit to purchase (since they only had 2 left in the
> warehouse, we actually bought it, but could return it)? I originally want
> to
> use it for the usual impact wrenches, air chisel, etc, but may want to
move
> up to sandblasting, and even painting (it actually includes some sort of a
> spray gun with the unit) in the future. Am I way underpowered here, or is
> this OK for the above uses? Thanks.
> <
>
> Craig,
>
> You can use air tools and painting equipment but forget sandblasting.
> Unless you want to shoot, wait, shoot, wait, shoot, wait, wait, ... well
> you get the idea.
>
> What I don't like about the direct drive models is the noise. Much more
> irritating than the older, belt drive models. But that's a subjective
> evaluation.
>
> Dave
>
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