Compressor Advice Needed

[johno]

Bought a house a few months ago and have been wiring insulating , sheathing walls, etc.

I'd like to get a compressor, on that'll run air tools, sand blast cabinet, and any other small things I might add.
Nothing major.

So what do I need to do this, just a hobby shop, not a pro, single stage , two stage etc?

Thanks.

 

[hogdaddy]

I would get the best possible in your price range whatever that may be.

 

[The Cobbler]

sandblast cabinet is major usage of air, you need good cfm for that.

 

[Matt Matt]

Seeing as you’re just hobby use, get the best single stage 80 gallon compressor you can afford. I don’t think you really need two stage, but if it is in your price point, go for it. A five horse power would be an ideal size motor. So if you’re doing the wiring, run a minimum of 30 amp dedicated circuit. JMO.

 

[Jbullfrog]

If you can't afford a belt drive, wait until you can. Vertical tanks are easier to drain and have smaller footprint. 220v draws less amperage if you have it available.

 

[Schurkey]

I'd like to get a compressor, on that'll run air tools, sand blast cabinet, and any other small things I might add.
Nothing major.

Need photo or link to your "sand blast cabinet".

Media blasting is typically requires a HUGE amount of air.

My 80-gallon, 5-horse, two-stage runs constantly when the 'blaster is in use.

 

[johno]

I'm leaning towards a 60gal vertical of some sort.

Blast cabinet is this basically.

https://www.harborfreight.com/abrasive-blast-cabinet-68893.html

 

[Citation]

A typical 3hp, 60 gallon ~$500 compressor will probably barely keep up. So it will be fine for intermittent use but not enough for continuous spraying. If you have the space I would also suggest the 80 4-5hp range. They start around $1k new. You could consider running two compressors in parallel but that's a bit of trouble if you don't have some other reason to. Do you have space limits? Those 80 gallon compressors are big.

 

[johno]

I believe the 80gal is too big for the space available, will have to double check

 

[Kenskip1]

This is the model that I purchased.It has met all expectations. I do not however have a blasting cabinet.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-C602H/205389936

 

[redmondjp]

This is the model that I purchased.It has met all expectations. I do not however have a blasting cabinet.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-C602H/205389936

This size compressor will start blowing moisture-laden air after about 10 minutes of continuous air use. As stated above, sandblasting consumes a huge amount of air and requires a much larger compressor for any type of continuous operation. You have to determine if it's worth it to go bigger right away, or just get something that handles 99% of your other air needs for now.

 

[Bobf]

I bought the IR 5hp/60 gal sgl stage from Northern Tool over 10 years ago, still works Ok, no problems yet, but it's only home shop hobby use. I do have the HF cabinet and it works OK because I usually only do small parts, brackets etc. I have used it outside with a larger pot blaster and it runs continuous, mostly, but I got the work done.