Recent content by alas

This little thing is awesome! I only got to play with it for a little before it got too late and my compressor is too loud to run. https://vimeo.com/169963234 The size is really nice to work with and it seemed not to vibrate so much the short time I used it. I feel like I could have...

Thanks for the info. I'm such a rookie. Part ordered (320) and I'll be sure to review it and share :) -E

So actually there are slight differences between the two besides length (321 is 1" longer). The 321 dual action spins up to 16,000rpm while the 320 spins up to 19,000 rpm. With that considered, will the dual action 16,000 rpm be handled better (slightly) by my compressor? Or does that...

So I'll get the onyx 321 today :). Astro, you have a PM. -E

Wow, I didn't expect this much feedback so soon. This forum is awesome! :) Ok so, I want to purchase today so I can do work on the weekend. It seems like that little Astro onyx will work fine with the mod suggested. Is there a huge benefit to having dual action? Also, the first linked (from...

Thanks for the advice! So, the website says its 19 CFM, I'm assuming that's sCFM? But at what pressure? I guess 2 minutes of working time might be ok but my old compressor is loud and doesn't fill very fast, so I think a grinder that doesn't require as much air would suit me a bit better...

Hello All, New member here looking for some advice. I just picked up an old air compressor to do mostly home home automotive projects with. It's a Campbell Hausfeld workhorse from about 6 or 7 years ago. 20 gallon tank, capable of 6.1 CFM at 90psi. I need to do some surface prep work on...