Ridge Runner
Well-known member
OK, this is embarrassing to ask because I've tried searching, but when the search function brings back basically every topic involving compressors, it becomes hard to sift through them.
I'm working on setting up a hot rod shop, but other than buying Quincy, I'm up in the air about what air compressor to buy. Bigger is better to an extent, but I don't want to buy so big that I'm wasting money. Obviously, I don't need a screw compressor in a one-man shop, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard those are designed to be run continuously anyways.
I don't anticipate ever using a spray gun (while running this compressor), but lots of regular use running pneumatic tools and a plasma cutter. It will just be me using the compressor to start off with, but I'd like for it to be able to handle at least three people working simultaneously, which I believe is quite a ways off for me.
The other issue I have is mobility. I'll be doing one frame-off build where I'm at now at the end of the year, and then will be moving anywhere from three hours to several states away. If I'm not able to use a shop here that already has a compressor, I'll be having to buy one for use here and then contend with transporting it to wherever I move to. As bad as I hate to buy twice, I may just get a cheaper compressor to use here, sell it on Craigslist/to a friend, and buy a Quincy when I get where I'm going. I just don't want to deal with wrestling a 600-800+ lb. compressor into place more than once.
I'd rather spend as close to $2500 as I can, but am prepared to spend up to $4000 on one if necessary.
I'm working on setting up a hot rod shop, but other than buying Quincy, I'm up in the air about what air compressor to buy. Bigger is better to an extent, but I don't want to buy so big that I'm wasting money. Obviously, I don't need a screw compressor in a one-man shop, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard those are designed to be run continuously anyways.
I don't anticipate ever using a spray gun (while running this compressor), but lots of regular use running pneumatic tools and a plasma cutter. It will just be me using the compressor to start off with, but I'd like for it to be able to handle at least three people working simultaneously, which I believe is quite a ways off for me.
The other issue I have is mobility. I'll be doing one frame-off build where I'm at now at the end of the year, and then will be moving anywhere from three hours to several states away. If I'm not able to use a shop here that already has a compressor, I'll be having to buy one for use here and then contend with transporting it to wherever I move to. As bad as I hate to buy twice, I may just get a cheaper compressor to use here, sell it on Craigslist/to a friend, and buy a Quincy when I get where I'm going. I just don't want to deal with wrestling a 600-800+ lb. compressor into place more than once.
I'd rather spend as close to $2500 as I can, but am prepared to spend up to $4000 on one if necessary.
