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Thoughts on this air compressor?
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md21722
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For the price its not a bad unit for the lighter duty work you have planned for it.
Erampu
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How could you go wrong? It's "Built Farm Tough."
Leaflessshadetree
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Might be a bit large to tote around for nail guns. Check the CFM of impact wrenches but it should work fine, especially if not being used constantly.
2jz4me
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Am I missing the price? I would say its a fine candidate for the purposes you listed. If you plan on doing weekend automotive work with it I can tell you from experience to forgo the 20 gallon and just get a 60. Unless you need it to be mobile dont make the same mistake I did.
jallyn
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Looks great for light duty tasks you mentioned. Nice "Made in the USA". Park it in a corner of the garage and can be mobile if you need it to be.
theoldwizard1
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Might be an issue on a 120V 15A circuit.
I had an "Industrial Air" brand compressor of similar configuration. Like Magna Force it was made by Coleman/Powermate/Sandborn. It was a residential / hobby level so don't expect to pass it down to your kids. Occasional use for lower CFM requirement jobs. Much better than an oilless or direct drive compressor.
My compressor was the same size upright, be aware that it is VERY top heavy and can easily get away from you when trying to move it around. I got mine free less motor after the PO dropped it destroying the handle and regulator. I had a spare motor and used it for about 2 years before giving it to one of my son's friends.
For your stated use it will probably work well.
IIRC, Powermate has their parts manuals online for download.
My compressor was the same size upright, be aware that it is VERY top heavy and can easily get away from you when trying to move it around. I got mine free less motor after the PO dropped it destroying the handle and regulator. I had a spare motor and used it for about 2 years before giving it to one of my son's friends.
For your stated use it will probably work well.
IIRC, Powermate has their parts manuals online for download.
anndel
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I had an "Industrial Air" brand compressor of similar configuration. Like Magna Force it was made by Coleman/Powermate/Sandborn. It was a residential / hobby level so don't expect to pass it down to your kids. Occasional use for lower CFM requirement jobs. Much better than an oilless or direct drive compressor.
My compressor was the same size upright, be aware that it is VERY top heavy and can easily get away from you when trying to move it around. I got mine free less motor after the PO dropped it destroying the handle and regulator. I had a spare motor and used it for about 2 years before giving it to one of my son's friends.
For your stated use it will probably work well.
IIRC, Powermate has their parts manuals online for download.
What do you have now? I'm in the market for a compressor as well mainly for removing wheel lugs, air ratcheting. I was looking at a 30 gal Husky belt driven since my garage is so small and can't fit a 60 gal or larger. Also don't want to hire an electrician to add 230v.
stevenhs
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OP where did you saw this?
What do you have now? I'm in the market for a compressor as well mainly for removing wheel lugs, air ratcheting. I was looking at a 30 gal Husky belt driven since my garage is so small and can't fit a 60 gal or larger. Also don't want to hire an electrician to add 230v.
For what you need a 2-3hp belt driven compressor should be fine. I used a CH 2hp 20gal horizontal tank unit for 35 years until the tank rusted out. Since I got a blast cabinet I upgraded to a Emglo 2 stage compressor. I still have a CH 27 gal portable upright, it takes about 5 minutes to fill up to 135psi. The Emglo takes about a minute to 175psi but it has a small tank.
An upright take doesn't take up a lot of floor space but if you have to move the compressor around often I would opt for a horizontal tank.
anndel
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For what you need a 2-3hp belt driven compressor should be fine. I used a CH 2hp 20gal horizontal tank unit for 35 years until the tank rusted out. Since I got a blast cabinet I upgraded to a Emglo 2 stage compressor. I still have a CH 27 gal portable upright, it takes about 5 minutes to fill up to 135psi. The Emglo takes about a minute to 175psi but it has a small tank.
An upright take doesn't take up a lot of floor space but if you have to move the compressor around often I would opt for a horizontal tank.
Thanks very much for your thoughts! I'm using a 10 gallon California Air tools 10020 and if removing 2 sets of wheel lug nuts the impact wrench slows down until the tank refills. I got it because of the space limitations but also it was supposed to be quite. My wife says it's not much quieter than her father's 20 gallon Craftsman oil less compressor.
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oilslick
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5.3 @90 psi seems pretty weak to me, maybe that's as good as it gets in a Malone but I was thinking my nail gun tank was 4.0 and its oil lubed and tiny!
OP where did you saw this?
Theisens farm store in Iowa. Regular price is $399
Theisens farm store in Iowa. Regular price is $399
Which Thiesen's? If you're around the Des Moines area then you should check out Bob's Tools on Army Post Rd. They sell Puma compressors. Menards carries Sanborn. Northern Tool has a decent collection and I think I remember seeing Quincy at Bomgaar's.
Which Thiesen's? If you're around the Des Moines area then you should check out Bob's Tools on Army Post Rd. They sell Puma compressors. Menards carries Sanborn. Northern Tool has a decent collection and I think I remember seeing Quincy at Bomgaar's.
I'm up by Waterloo, I think i saw this in Marhsalltown
I'm up by Waterloo, I think i saw this in Marhsalltown
I live in Iowa City where there's not much around in the way of quality tools. I'm not real familiar with Waterloo, but I know there are plenty of shops in Cedar Rapids.