Recent content by GN Rick

For better or worse here is what I got

I think Eastwood recommends 9 cfm for the cabinet/gun. Would a good gun need less cfm than a cheap gun? I'm new at this. I don't know how their gun compares to others.

Sure, call me 217-621-7666.

I live in Champaign, IL. Kind of wanted to avoid used stuff, but I have looked at craigs list recently.

Well, it looks like its tough to get anymore replies to my thread. I called Campbell and they said their motor is made by Weg. They no longer make compressors for Industrial Air.

After hours of exhaustive research, I have narrowed it down to two compressors, each sold at Home Depot, and each made by Campbell Hausfeld. Specs are: 80 gallon, 2 stage, 14 cfm@ 90 psi, 5 HP, 175 max psi. The first is the Industrial Air IV 5018055. Motor made by Baldor, per HD website...

Thanks for the link. I will be sand blasting wheels so I would prefer 80 gallons. I read good things here about the Baldor motor. Home Depot sells one fron Industrial Air, model IV 5018055. Dual stage, 17 cfm@ 100psi for $1351. Includes magnetic starter. What do you think? I can save another 5%...

When I search for best air compressor, the word "best" is ignored. Can someone share a link(s) with me that directs me in the right direction? I am looking for an 80 gallon compressor, around 12 cfm @90 psi. Retailers near me are Rural King, Home Depot, Menards, Lowes. I read bad reviews on...