A boy and his first air compressor.

Heavy-Dee · 12-29-2007, 04:08 PM

Ahhh, today's a big day. My garage just got more capable.

Craftsman 1 hp. 12 gal. Portable Air Compressor - Model 16640 at Sears.com

My wife asked if we needed this, and I looked at her VERY inquisitively.

Hammer · 12-29-2007, 04:32 PM

Build a box for it and insulate it. They are a nice addition to the home garage, but they are noisy. Congrats.

abtech · 12-29-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Build a box for it and insulate it. They are a nice addition to the home garage, but they are noisy. Congrats.

Noisy? I have my compressor in my studio. No problem . . .

slickwill · 12-29-2007, 06:04 PM

Sweet, I shopped compressors yesterday. Haven't been able to pick one up yet. To run my impact wrench I'm supposed to have 4.0 SCFM @90 and they get spendy at that kind of output. I always had dad's or grandpa's and now that I'm away from home I need one. I was at Sears today and picked up a 20pc screwdriver set with Christmas money from my grandma. That was one area of my tools that really needed an upgrade.

Hammer · 12-29-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Noisy? I have my compressor in my studio. No problem . . .

It must use oil in the compressor then. The oil less compressors are usually noisy, atleast the ones I have seen.

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Sweet, I shopped compressors yesterday. Haven't been able to pick one up yet. To run my impact wrench I'm supposed to have 4.0 SCFM @90 and they get spendy at that kind of output. I always had dad's or grandpa's and now that I'm away from home I need one. I was at Sears today and picked up a 20pc screwdriver set with Christmas money from my grandma. That was one area of my tools that really needed an upgrade.

30-Gallon Vertical Cast Iron Air Compressor

I believe last week Lowes had this model on special for $299

The rating is if you are going to use the tool constantly, if it is for occasional use any of them would be fine. You will just have a lag time in waiting for the tank to recover full pressure again before resuming your work.

luvtolean · 12-29-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

It must use oil in the compressor then. The oil less compressors are usually noisy, atleast the ones I have seen.

I bought a Sears 80th anniversary upright similar to yours HD, just a bit bigger. Works pretty well, but noisy as the hounds of hell. I haven't run it out of air with my impact or ratchet @ 90PSI, but my die grinder will kill it pretty quick.

Make sure you put a filter/water separator on it.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916008000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compr essors+%26+Air+Tools&sName=Air+Tool+Accessories

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30-Gallon Vertical Cast Iron Air Compressor

I believe last week Lowes had this model on special for $299

Sweet deal at $299.

slickwill · 12-29-2007, 06:58 PM

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The rating is if you are going to use the tool constantly, if it is for occasional use any of them would be fine. You will just have a lag time in waiting for the tank to recover full pressure again before resuming your work.

Yeah, I know, but I've used it with small compressors and it sure doesn't do to well. The wrench itself calls for that much air for it to have full capability.

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to an oil filled compressor? I know that the oil filled are quieter, is that the way I want to go, or is there another disadvantage that comes with the oil filled models? After looking at them yesterday I realized that I wanted to ask you guys before I made a purchase. What do you think of the Harbor Freight compressors? They have a 2hp, approx. 15 gal, I think, that puts out 4.0 SCFM @90psi for about $130. It is oil filled. I know it isn't exactly a Kobalt or Craftsman but will it last a few years?

luvtolean · 12-29-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to an oil filled compressor? I know that the oil filled are quieter, is that the way I want to go, or is there another disadvantage that comes with the oil filled models? After looking at them yesterday I realized that I wanted to ask you guys before I made a purchase. What do you think of the Harbor Freight compressors? They have a 2hp, approx. 15 gal, I think, that puts out 4.0 SCFM @90psi for about $130. It is oil filled. I know it isn't exactly a Kobalt or Craftsman but will it last a few years?

I went with one of the oilless ones for size and weight.

When I buy a house, I'll buy a big upright and build a shed for it.

I noticed the oil compressors normally have a lower peak PSI. With my car tinkering I want at least 150PSI capability for when I need to turn up a gun to bust a bolt loose. 175 would be better.

Hammer · 12-29-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Yeah, I know, but I've used it with small compressors and it sure doesn't do to well. The wrench itself calls for that much air for it to have full capability.

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to an oil filled compressor? I know that the oil filled are quieter, is that the way I want to go, or is there another disadvantage that comes with the oil filled models? After looking at them yesterday I realized that I wanted to ask you guys before I made a purchase. What do you think of the Harbor Freight compressors? They have a 2hp, approx. 15 gal, I think, that puts out 4.0 SCFM @90psi for about $130. It is oil filled. I know it isn't exactly a Kobalt or Craftsman but will it last a few years?

The oil less compressors will do fine for a "Shade tree Mechanic". The main gripe with them is the noise they produce. Other than that they are ok for what they do.

The oil compressors are built heaver and will last longer with more run time on them. And are quieter.

Before I got my big compressor I had a small 2hp 10 gallon compressor and it did the job, I just hated waiting on the tank to recover especially when painting.

Mojave954 · 12-29-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Ahhh, today's a big day. My garage just got more capable.

Craftsman 1 hp. 12 gal. Portable Air Compressor - Model 16640 at Sears.com

My wife asked if we needed this, and I looked at her VERY inquisitively.

They just don't get it.

Congrats on your new toy.

abtech · 12-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Mine is a 2 stage 38 gallon vertical with a wet sump. It is about 1/4 as loud as my small portable 2 horse Craftsman (looks like HDs, except horizontal). You can hear it, but it's only a bit louder than my furnace . . .

It puts out 160 PSI and has great recovery times when using it continuously. I can get the same drive unit with a 125 gallon tank which would definitely be overkill for my requirements.

Heavy-Dee · 12-29-2007, 08:28 PM

Pansies are afraid of a little noise. The coolest toys either,

a) go fast
b) are loud
c) make fire and smoke.
d) are XXX rated.

Baketech · 12-29-2007, 08:31 PM

Sounds like you've met my wife then?

Heavy-Dee · 12-29-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Sounds like you've met my wife then?

All wives are loud Bake.

Hammer · 12-29-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

a) go fast Asleep
b) are loud mouthed
c) make fire and smoke when cooking
d) are XXX rated when expressing how much $$$ you just spent on Motorcycles

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Sounds like you've met my wife then?

Yep, all wives are like that.

luvtolean · 12-29-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Pansies are afraid of a little noise. The coolest toys either,

a) go fast
b) are loud
c) make fire and smoke.
d) are XXX rated.

Ah yes.

But the very coolest air compressors are quiet...I use hearing protection with mine or the ears are ringing.

seamus · 12-29-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Ah yes.

But the very coolest air compressors are quiet...I use hearing protection with mine or the ears are ringing.

I use my flight line "ear muffs" when I'm working near it just in case it kicks on.

That f**ker is loud as f**k. And that's the compressor, not the wife. There is no hearing protection that can help that.

Congrats on the addition to your garage, HD. It's always a good feeling to add to the stable or toolbox. Now you have to post the in house pics...

Heavy-Dee · 12-30-2007, 12:17 AM

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It's always a good feeling to add to the stable or toolbox. Now you have to post the in house pics...

I haven't decided where it's going to live yet. The garage is a mess, and packed w/ cars for the winter. The bike is in the basement so the compressor may go down there for the winter.

G-ForceJunkie · 12-30-2007, 01:58 AM

I have a 32 gallon Craftsman oilless from Sears that is loud enough to wake the dead. If anyone is in the marked for a quiter compresser, I just bought onf for my dad for christmas. A Dewalt from Home Depot, 15 or so gallon upright, oilless, 200 psi, and its 78 decibles. I cant believe how quiet it is.

seamus · 12-30-2007, 03:21 PM

78dB?? That would be heaven.

slickwill · 12-30-2007, 03:31 PM

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A Dewalt from Home Depot, 15 or so gallon upright, oilless, 200 psi, and its 78 decibles. I cant believe how quiet it is.

I might go check that one out. I need a quiet one.

eyauch · 12-31-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Build a box for it and insulate it. They are a nice addition to the home garage, but they are noisy. Congrats.

Will that cause them to go into a thermal shut down? I have been wanting to do this also

abtech · 12-31-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eyauch

Will that cause them to go into a thermal shut down? I have been wanting to do this also

Just add an external AC compressor (at least 5+ HP or so with 3 or more tons of refrigeration ought to suffice) to cool it down. Believe me, you'll never hear your air compressor again

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