Compressors

[David Ziglin <davidz@domain.elided>]

I would appreciate any experiential commentary re compressors.   The 
small one I had from Harbour was recalled : $100.  Very handy.  It 
did drive a 1/2 inch air tool at a reasonable pace........... 
stubborn wheel nuts.


Sears has a helpful rating system which essentially defines what the 
thing can do.   I do appreciate that all is relative; however, Sears 
(perhaps others C&H ?) has a 30 gallon unit that is good for sand 
blasting (my dream) for about $300, a decent price considering what 
it can do and how long it will last.   No, not like my returned unit 
at $100.


Consider as well that one can do low pressure spray painting with a 
compressor......... and lots and lots of other things.   I agree with 
the lister who suggested that a compressor is much more useful than 
one might at first think.


That reminds me  :  I do not recall seeing hydraulic jacks of a 
relatively small size which can be activated with a compressor. 
That would be cool.    What does one need to power a full car lift? 
(90 - 120 is my guess.)


What do you know about this?    Can it be????    I do not recall a 
compressor thread before.  Am I doting?


David

It's dogged as does it."  ....... C. Darwin
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