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Been reading the forum looking at the air compressor threads and am now officially cross-eyed!!! Looking for a 60 gallon compressor for my shop. Probably not going to be using more than one tool at a time since it's just me. But want one strong enough to run impacts,grinders,sanders and maybe a small bead blaster. I can't find the HF one anywhere of course. Prefer a new as opposed to a CL used one. And would like to stay under $1000. Is there such a compressor that is still available? I have TSC and Northern in the area. Also not opposed to ordering one online. I have a 220v 50 amp breaker ready for it. Thanks for any help!!!
 
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Up your budget by $200-300 and you're in the territory of a T-30 or a Quincy.

In all likelihood it will last your lifetime and most of someone else's if well cared-for.
 
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The Home Depot sells an IR 60 gallon model for $1000 model SS5L5. IR's have a solid reputation. Review the warranty information. You may be able to extend your new compressor warranty by using IR oil.

Also, don't size the compressor based on tank size. Use SCFM rating for the maximum flow rate of your tools.
 
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matt_i said:
Up your budget by $200-300 and you're in the territory of a T-30 or a Quincy.

In all likelihood it will last your lifetime and most of someone else's if well cared-for.
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60 gal is to small for any real blasting cabinet or body sander tools . they DRINK air .

go 80 gal and I.R. t-30 pump style or quincy as other said to do . and dont be afraid of good older used unit if you can test it first .

my 2 units i built are both used pumps and motors and tanks . none of it matched when it was all new . there pumping air just fine .

and I.R. is better used with the cast in the front plate MADE IN USA . there a good pump and easy to rebuild over the newer black series throw away stuff .
 
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I am not looking to sandblast anything big...probably just a small tabletop blaster at the most. I could probably go a couple hundred more on my budget but I am looking more for a hobby compressor, not a business compressor. I don't know anything about compressors just know there is a HUGE price range for 60 Gallons. But I want something that will last me a long time. (Probably only another 20- or 30 years :):) )
 
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Hello, Check your local Tractor Supply if you have one close by they have several in your price range.
 
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small tank or large blaster you will need the SCFM. The only real difference between a large blaster and a small table top model is the size of the object they handle and the quality when you are blasting. The small stuff that comes from HF etc has a nozzle that is good to blast a quarter sized object in 10 minutes. You WILL end up adding a better nozzle and feed to it, capture system for the dust since it causes lung diseases. When you are done, the SCFM and nozzle/feed will determine whether the device works for you or not. If you use it, at some point you will replace almost everything in it but the cheap cabinet itself. That said, Devilbiss has been out of business for a long time but there are many people who still have ones bought in the 1990's with low use - Craftsman, Campbell Hausfeld, etc.. Don't be afraid to get two oil based aluminum cylinder ones like that and parallel the tanks together, doubling the output.
 
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I bought a DeWalt 175psi, 60 gallon, 2 stage upright a few months ago for about $1,200 and have been very happy with it. It’s relatively quiet and runs everything I have with no problems. I like it.
 
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Anything around 15 CFM will handle what you're wanting to do. My compressor is 15.x CFM and will shut off while I'm blasting, and I have a big Snap On blast cabinet with a 5/16 nozzle.

And don't be afraid of buying quality used. Will definitely get more for your money, as $1,000 isn't a great budget for a new high quality compressor. I got my 2 stage, 80 gallon, 100% duty rated compressor on CL for $700 two years ago. I've been extremely happy with it.
 
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Tank size is the least important part of a compressed air system. You need the horsepower and the CFM's to drive the tool you are using. If your sandblasting and the pump cannot keep up with the air usage by the blaster then the tank is just a large diameter pipe once the pump starts. Spec your compressor mainly with CFM's at 90 psi, and the rest of the specs will be secondary.

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TSC has some good prices on air compressors. Your choice of IR or Dewalt 60 gallons for several hundred under what the HF unit is on clearance for. Or step up to the 80 gal IR for $1k.
 
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My main thing is I would not want a chinese or Indian made pump...

And a USA pump is "Too" expensive for most, so that basically leaves the Italian ABAC that is used on the HF unit, and belaire and under other brand labels.

For the tenth time - I do not think MANY understand the IR, Quincy, and many other current offerings from those company's "low lines" have NOTHING in common w Grandpa's other than name and paint color.

If you want a IR or Quincy LIKE Grandpa had, they are still available, but at WAY more than $1k.

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And.....American made pump and tank, motor heche en Mexico

Your local store won't have one in stock, but they will order it in on the next stock truck from California - mine took about 3 weeks to get here to KC.

I found a deal online for it - I don't know if I want to say how cheap it was - they honored it tho!

Edit: OK, I'll brag - $569 + tax
 
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I Just spent $430 on a Husky 60 gal 11.5scfm @90 psi. This morning I was thrilled. After reading the insight on this thread, yikes! lol
 
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As mentioned above watch duty cycle, compressor head and the electric motor, continuous is good/great, Cycle Duty is what fits a compressor better though, that is rated for full load with x# of start/stops/restarts per hour also watch compressor speed 750 RPM will last and last anything over 900 is mostly adding heat not true volume. A tape measure and tag motor speed with a calculator will tell you close enough where it lands on the spectrum. Horsepower, watch out for ratings, "Peak" means less than nothing, a 5HP should be between 23-27 Amps at 240 V's, those peak ones with 120v @ 15 amps is maybe 1 1/2 HP not even close to 5HP . 5HP Compressor should run a 1/8 Dia. nozzle at 90 PSI Hope this helps with your search. Mine is a T30 IR with a 5HP 26.4 amp Baldor for 1500 1994 CDN $'s https://www.google.com/search?q=ing....69i57j0l7.13795j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
So "Mactress's" warning is a fitting one. Sticker shock will ensue for a premium compressor, If used only occasionally any Cast iron 900 RPM [Or less] pump with at least 15-20 amp 240 V motor will likely do you fine if you do not expect "Industrial" results from a "Home Owner" unit. Harry
 
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i buy the lowe and hd $350 modeals and they usually last me twenty years, when they break, parts are available, yes I would like a $1000 unit, it proberly last twenty years too. but then parts be high dollar and special order
 
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If quieter operation is desired, get a cast iron pump over a aluminum model, nothing dampens sound like cast iron. Some compressors are almost as loud as a oil less compressor.
 
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I'll have to try another HF store. The one I talked to wasn't really that helpful. The Quincy QT54 seems pretty popular. A couple hundred more than my budget but....looks lik eit would probably work.
 
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