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General Sport Trac Discussion
air compressor or electric impact wrench
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1013440" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Air Compressor is the way to go. While it may cost you more up front, it's cheaper in the long run since it can power so many tools. Them main thing is to get a compressor that has the PSI and can meet or exceed the CFM volume required by the tool you intend to use. The larger the reservoir tank, them more air you can use for a longer time. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For home use, you generally won't be using a lot of tools continuously, and even when you do, you just may need to pause for a minute for the compressor to fill the reservoir with compressed air.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Larger tanks are better than small tanks, but they become less portable. Higher maximum PSI is relatively insignificant except for a few tools. Most tools require less than 90 PSI, but may require more CFM.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I had a two cylinder 5 HP compressor with a 30 gallon tank that I purchased at Sam's Club about 25+ years ago and it worked great....and is still working, but I gave it to my best friend when I moved to my new house in 2010. I down sized my house, and and since I don't work on cars much any more (I'm 67 years old), I down sized my compressor. Now I have a small pancake style Craftsman portable compressor rated at 125 PSI and use it primarily to keep my tires inflated and to power a small brad nailer. I still have all my air tools but rarely use them....and some probably won't work well on such a small compressor.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1013440, member: 52972"] Air Compressor is the way to go. While it may cost you more up front, it's cheaper in the long run since it can power so many tools. Them main thing is to get a compressor that has the PSI and can meet or exceed the CFM volume required by the tool you intend to use. The larger the reservoir tank, them more air you can use for a longer time. For home use, you generally won't be using a lot of tools continuously, and even when you do, you just may need to pause for a minute for the compressor to fill the reservoir with compressed air. Larger tanks are better than small tanks, but they become less portable. Higher maximum PSI is relatively insignificant except for a few tools. Most tools require less than 90 PSI, but may require more CFM. I had a two cylinder 5 HP compressor with a 30 gallon tank that I purchased at Sam's Club about 25+ years ago and it worked great....and is still working, but I gave it to my best friend when I moved to my new house in 2010. I down sized my house, and and since I don't work on cars much any more (I'm 67 years old), I down sized my compressor. Now I have a small pancake style Craftsman portable compressor rated at 125 PSI and use it primarily to keep my tires inflated and to power a small brad nailer. I still have all my air tools but rarely use them....and some probably won't work well on such a small compressor. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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