Air tools for the body work...

bigcat said:

in my experiences, that tank will casue the compressor to run constantly. the other bad thing about this is that you will also have to wait for the air pressure to build up ALL THE TIME. my buddy has a 30 gallon 5 hp craftsman compressor. it works only for small stuff. grinding takes too much air. painting is the same way. you can get some small stuff painted, but nothing bigger than maybe a door, without waiting for the compressor to catch up.

for the money, that compressor is a good deal. just remember that it will not do everything needed for bodywork. you will get frustrated.

good bodywork tools include: angle die grinder, DA sander (get a palm DA if you can find one. much more comfy than a regular DA), 5" grinder, cut off wheel (get the weld grinding discs for quick grinding of welds, regular cut off discs for cutting), an air file (straight line sander) will help you out with large flat panels, but will also make your hands numb, making you loose feeling in it to determine if the panel is straight.

any other questions, let me know. i am an ASE bodyman.

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bigcat said:

do you have problems with moisture in your lines?

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mustangman70 said:

Guys.....dammit lol

Someone just PM'd me on another board i post on and said this..

"Hey I noticed you said you were buying a compressor this weekend. I have one for sale that is HUGE! Good deal too..

5HP campbell hausfeld 17.5 cfm at 90psi is one of its ratings... 240v... $300 includes an unused craftsman DA sander...

Sorry to msg you like that just thought I would throw it out there... It is the cast iron series and has a 50 gal tank.


If its 230 volt.....does that mean ill have to wire the garage for it?

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mustangman70 said:

http://aircompressorsdirect.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=1&products_id=394


I think thi smay be the one hes talking about....if so....maybe ill pick it up and never have to worry about air lol

I cant seem to find a campbell hausfeld with a 50 gl tank....so im thinking he meant 60?

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mustangman70 said:

Are 110 outlets the basic syle plug outlets?

I know we just had a pool installed and needed some wiring done...but i dont think i have a 230 volt outlet/

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