what compresser ?

[deanj309]

Hello everyone I'm lookin into getting a new air compresser to do the work on my 68 charger.I went to lows,menards,and farm&fleet to look and would a 60 gallon air conpresser be good enough to do all the work I would need it for.sanding air tools,painting if need be.oh yea it also has a 4h motor.not a larg budget but the best bang for the buck!thx!

[elitecustombody]

It will be struggling.Find the best one you can afford. Check craigslist and ebay in your area.I'd rather buy a used quality compressor than brand new junk 

[deanj309]

What would be a quality air compressor? My budget is 800.already checked cl and local ads, how about the 80 gallon 5h not sure what to get thx!

[1BAD68]

buy a used quality compressor than brand new junk 

+1
You can find find high quality 3 phase compressors on Craigslist really cheap all the time.
Converting to single phase costs a few hundred but you would have a heavy duty unit that will last forever for under 800 bucks.
Thats what I did, my Curtis makes more air than I can use and runs really quiet.

[tan top]

 find one with at least minim of 13cfm  ,  that will work for most top coat guns also , but  wont for an air fed at the same time , they consume about 9cfm on their own  from memory

[garych11]

better check with your city about having 3 phase at your home. I am in MI and you can not have 3 phase at a home, you can at a bussness. FYI

[1BAD68]

nobody has 3 phase in their home

[deanj309]

Will a single stage 5h 80 gal from lowes or menards work just want to use one tool at a time

[deanj309]

will a single stage 80 gal 4h work from lowes or menards?

[1BAD68]

Yes it will work.

[deanj309]

Well I guess its the one from menards unless any other sugestions

[Patronus]

Yes it will work.

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy a red one. Wait until one comes along on Craigslist. Try allofcraigs.com or something, but do not buy one from the Depot or Lowes.

[deanj309]

Not having one is holding me back from working on it,can't move foreward.also bought a large sand blasting cabinet and a pot to do all the suspension parts and so forth.I guess I can wait a little longerthx for all the replys

[1BAD68]

Sandblasting cabinet?
That changes things a bit. You're going to need a bigger compressor.

[elitecustombody]

Yep, if you're going to be blasting, you will need a real compressor,not a cheap cheater compressor. Check craiggers.com and jaxed.com as well 

[Bulldog69RT]

Ya, save the money and get a good 2 stage compressor. Ive heard the Kobalts and Campbell Hausfields run really hot, and harbor freight, well, its harbor freight. My friend has had a 80gal Husky for about 8 years but its starting to take a dump. If you can find a Champion, Quincy, Bel-air, Ingersol Rand etc.. You'll never have to get another compressor. Id rather spend $1800 now and spend the time setting it up than to spend $800 twice in 8 years.

[Patronus]

Wait until you find out you need all the extras too.. The filters, air dryers, plumbing into the booth, etc, etc... 

[deanj309]

Well I found a puma 16 cfm 5h 60 gallon 230volt for 500.00...and from one of the last posts the sand blasting cabinet is the one you put your hands in (not a booth). Just small parts .....will this compressor  do.thx! and what does anyone think of this one

[Patronus]

good power, small tank

[deanj309]

Might be able to get it for 300.00

[Bulldog69RT]

I think youll be happy with that! If one day you ever want more tank, just add a secondary tank. too easy. That motor is the biggest you are going to be able to run on your homes 220v 1phase anyways.

[Wicked72]

Im using a 60 gal 220v comp from harbor freight. its 13.7 cfm at 90psi. i can do anything with it and have done everything with it. painted a car and blasted some rims and headers with it which would be the most taxing without worry. and its cheap to boot plus you can get discounts.