Would this be a good air compressor?

[Dafey]

Checkers always has these on sale for $129.

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=ALT&MfrPartNumber=835534&CategoryCode=3483A

 

[Dafey]

????

 

[4X4HIGH]

Checkers always has these on sale for $129.

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=ALT&MfrPartNumber=835534&CategoryCode=3483A

To be honest, NO. You want to find a compressor that puts out at least 10 SCFM @ 90psi so it will keep up with your most demanding air tools (grinder, drill, ratchet). It doesn't matter how much capacity the tank holds if there isn't enough SCFM's it won't do you much good.

 

[AZ79K5Project]

To be honest, NO. You want to find a compressor that puts out at least 10 SCFM @ 90psi so it will keep up with your most demanding air tools (grinder, drill, ratchet). It doesn't matter how much capacity the tank holds if there isn't enough SCFM's it won't do you much good.

Follow the advice - I know from experience. I had a direct drive compressor with similar output. It's REALLY frustrating to have to stop and wait for pressure to build back up to finish grinding a cut or to finish a cut.

 

[spoolnaround]

Depends on your budget. 3.3 SCFM at 90psi is pretty weak though.

 

[Dafey]

Thats why I was exicited....$120 IS my budget.
They also have a small Mig for $120. With the tax thing I could afford both.

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PNE&MfrPartNumber=64000164&CategoryCode=3502

 

[4X4HIGH]

Thats why I was exicited....$120 IS my budget.
They also have a small Mig for $120. With the tax thing I could afford both.

http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PNE&MfrPartNumber=64000164&CategoryCode=3502

Save your money and buy once. If you try to buy the cheap stuff just because "you can afford it now" you'll be wasting that money as you'll quickly find out "it won't cut the mustard".

 

[Dafey]

In that case Id rather spend the 200-240 on a Mig.Any one know of one? If this ones no good to learn on
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PNE&MfrPartNumber=64000164&CategoryCode=3502

I REALLY dont need a air compressor anyway. Just thought a air ratchet would be nice on my hands ( there trashed ]

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

It claims its ideal for sheetmetal and only has two voltage settings.

And its not shielded i.e. it can only use expensive flux core wire.