Re: [FWDLK] air compressor - reply

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a 60 gallon tank unit and really endorse having a large tank also. 
The reserve capacity of the reservoir adds a lot of usefulness to the unit.

Still want to pay a lot of attention to air usage and compressor supply 
capabilities but the tank will help a lot for short bursts of power from 
large usage items.

I also am now a firm believer in vertical tanks.  Had a horizontal unit rust 
through on the bottom already.  The ends are a lot heavier material so the 
vertical should last longer.

Drain it often--- I keep meaning to!

I also dislike the dry units but not sure what is the best.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 3:27 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] air compressor - reply


> Hi Bryan,
>
> The most important thing about an air compressor is not the tank size; 
> rather, it is the CFM  (Cubic Feet per Minute ) that the compressor 
> generates.  Certain tools, like cut-off wheels, dual-action sanders, 
> sandblasters and blast cabinets, just to name a couple, use prodigious 
> amounts of CFM .  Buy the most expensive unit you can afford, it will be a 
> good long-term investment.  And - more than anything - check the CFM 
> ratings of various units you are considering for purchase.
>
> John Hertog
> Sag Harbor NY
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Scott" <scott1990@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 3:34 PM
> Subject: [FWDLK] air compressor
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > This subject applies to Forwardlooks only in that I intend to use this 
> > purchase for a lion's share of the renovation work on my 58 Fireflite. 
> > Here it is:  I want to buy an air compressor, and I see they come in 3, 
> > 4, and 6 gallon.  Will a 3 gallon suffice for most the work we face in 
> > our renovations?  I first need it to remove some stubborn bolts, and 
> > eventually will need it to do some painting, and perhaps run some 
> > pneumatic sanding/grinding/cutting tools.  Any advice will be 
> > appreciated, but since this is a stretch (re: topic) it would be best if 
> > you reply privately. Thank you!
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