air compressors?

[Meatyshells]

im looking to buy an ait compressor for some air tools. All i really want to use it for is a die grinder, but i guess those take up a lot of air?

what should i look for? im not really sure what the numbers really mean?

How important is SCFM, hp, gallon size, and all that stuff?

my friend said that SCFM is probably the most imprtant.
looking for something in the 200-300 range. but will probably find a used one off craigs list or something

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: air compressors?

comapre the rating on the tool to the rating on the compressor. Easy way to do this is go to sears, and you'll have both tool & compressor there & compare. It'll also give you a good idea on teh size/hp rating the compressor will need to be, and price.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: air compressors?

yep that pretty much covers it. Ours is rated 6 and can run just about anything you want for a good amount of time. Keep in mind though, cheap air tools are going to waste a lot of air and drain the compressor faster, so get quality tools unless you don't mind waiting for the compressor to regain pressure after a few minutes of work

[DAS BOOT]

Re: air compressors?

you can just search online to see what tools need and what compressors have.

You may want a bigger tank, allows you to use tools longer without dieng.

A die grinder is that important to you? I just don;t see how it would, I'd actually just look at a good electric with cord one.