My neighbor was tossing this Craftsman 106.152680 so I took it and thought it would be worth a shot to try to run a little die grinder that I would like to get. It says 6.7 CFM @ 90 PSI on the side so I assume it will be sufficient to run a little Chicago Pneumatic CP875 1/4-Inch 90 Degree Angled Air Die Grinder for some light duty work. Anyone know much about these? I haven't had a chance yet to see if it even fires up. Thanks in advance! -John
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Craftsman 106.152680 Air Compressor/Paint Sprayer
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jakemac
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I have a similar size and rating compressor. It will run your die grinder for less than a minute, then you'll have to wait for it to recharge. Grind, wait, grind, wait, grind, wait. All the while, the compressor will be running the entire time.
It will do the job, but will drive you nuts. As long as the grinding is an occasional thing, you'll be ok. If you need to use the grinder often, you'll be pulling your hair out.
I bought mine used 20yrs ago and mostly used it for nailers and staplers. Now that I want to use my die grinders and sander's more often, I'm working on setting up a lager compressor.
I'd say to at least try it out and see if it will work for your needs. If not, you'll have a better idea of what you do need. If you can get it working, you can always sell it to help fund a larger setup after you figure out what you need.
It will do the job, but will drive you nuts. As long as the grinding is an occasional thing, you'll be ok. If you need to use the grinder often, you'll be pulling your hair out.
I bought mine used 20yrs ago and mostly used it for nailers and staplers. Now that I want to use my die grinders and sander's more often, I'm working on setting up a lager compressor.
I'd say to at least try it out and see if it will work for your needs. If not, you'll have a better idea of what you do need. If you can get it working, you can always sell it to help fund a larger setup after you figure out what you need.
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I have a similar size and rating compressor. It will run your die grinder for less than a minute, then you'll have to wait for it to recharge. Grind, wait, grind, wait, grind, wait. All the while, the compressor will be running the entire time.
It will do the job, but will drive you nuts. As long as the grinding is an occasional thing, you'll be ok. If you need to use the grinder often, you'll be pulling your hair out.
I bought mine used 20yrs ago and mostly used it for nailers and staplers. Now that I want to use my die grinders and sander's more often, I'm working on setting up a lager compressor.
I'd say to at least try it out and see if it will work for your needs. If not, you'll have a better idea of what you do need. If you can get it working, you can always sell it to help fund a larger setup after you figure out what you need.
Thanks, good info. -John
Cope
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Also, anyone know where to get part, gaskets and such for this thing? Thanks. -John
If you can find the owner's manual, you can cross over a lot of numbers. Here is a parts list.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/mod...odelSearch&q=106.152680&searchTerm=106.152680
If you can find the owner's manual, you can cross over a lot of numbers. Here is a parts list.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/mod...odelSearch&q=106.152680&searchTerm=106.152680
Thanks, I'll check out this link. I did find it on ebay yesterday and bought it!
Cope
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Thanks, I'll check out this link. I did find it on ebay yesterday and bought it!
I had the same compressor bought new in 1978. I sold it in 1990, but picked up a newer similar Craftsman which wasn't as well made IMO. When I got the one like yours they also sold one that was brown rather than gold color. It wasn't the same quality.
theoldwizard1
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Also, anyone know where to get part, gaskets and such for this thing? Thanks. -John
Unless it is leaking, don't mess with it ! Just change the oil and run it.
That looks like a 2 hp, same as what i have. Try to find a die grinder that uses less air. It's not big enough for sand blasting, unless it just a small area.
Other than that, its a great machine !
theoldwizard1
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I had the same compressor bought new in 1978. I sold it in 1990, but picked up a newer similar Craftsman which wasn't as well made IMO. When I got the one like yours they also sold one that was brown rather than gold color. It wasn't the same quality.
I always thought the brown (dark copper) ones were made by the same company (either Campbell Hausfeld or DiVilbiss).
Cope
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I always thought the brown (dark copper) ones were made by the same company (either Campbell Hausfeld or DiVilbiss).
I'm sure they were, just not the same quality level. When I bought mine the ad showed Gold, but I was sold Brown. The pressure switch went out with in a week and when I got a replacement it was Gold. There was a slightly different part number and the Brown was a little cheaper IIRC.
Thanks guys, all good to hear. Yeah, I'd just like something to use for really light duty Die Grinder work on occasion and I hope this will handle it.
theoldwizzard1 - That was my plan, I'd just like to be able to source parts if possible in case it need something else. The regulator knob is missing for one. By the way, what weight oil is recommended? 10w30 or 10w40 maybe?
theoldwizzard1 - That was my plan, I'd just like to be able to source parts if possible in case it need something else. The regulator knob is missing for one. By the way, what weight oil is recommended? 10w30 or 10w40 maybe?
Cope
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Thanks guys, all good to hear. Yeah, I'd just like something to use for really light duty Die Grinder work on occasion and I hope this will handle it.
theoldwizzard1 - That was my plan, I'd just like to be able to source parts if possible in case it need something else. The regulator knob is missing for one. By the way, what weight oil is recommended? 10w30 or 10w40 maybe?
I put a new pump on my 60 gallon last year and have used synthetic on it. Before that I bought whatever compressor oil Lowe's or Hone Depot had.
theoldwizard1
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I put a new pump on my 60 gallon last year and have used synthetic on it. Before that I bought whatever compressor oil Lowe's or Hone Depot had.
Synthetic is good !
My pressure knob died and I had to rig a different cast iron knob with 2 set screws.