> Alan Richer/CAM/Lotus wrote:
>
> > It's not like I have a wimpy compressor either - 1.5 Hp running on 220
is
> > more than adequate.
> ajr
> Sorry AJR 1.5hp isn't even as good as wimpy. Wimpy starts at 2.5hp. This
> probably why you have never come to love airtools.
> John and Muddy
Have to agree with that.
I am not saying that you need a 10hp cast pump mounted on a 120 gallon tank,
but 1.5 sounds like a pancake compressor used by roofers.
For a home shop I would recommend 5hp minimum and a 60 gallon tank.
Shooting paint, using a sand blaster, or running a die grinder or sander
will suck down air very fast, but for a hobbiest the above size will work
well. I only spray small bits and panels at the house, use the downdraft
paint booth over at Hickham for bigger jobs. Anyway I have a 6hp pump, but
only a 40 gal tank and it works, and it's on wheels. But I plan on getting
a bigger tank in the furture.
Pete
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