>> On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:16:43 -0800, "NorthIdahoWWer"
>> vaguely proposed a theory
>> ......and in reply I say!:
>>
>> remove ns from my header address to reply via email
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>> >I can figure out the size I need.
>>
>> If you are just starting out with this, and are actually asking what
>> cheap make to buy, I seriously doubt that.
>>
>
>No, I'm not just starting out. I've done woodworking part time for the
>better part of 20 years, I've just never had the need, space, or extra $$
>for an air compressor. Now that I've gone full time and woodworking is my
>primary source of income, I have to look at buying an AC as one of the
>things I'll be doing is trim work and will be using a nail gun.
>
>Secondly, I didn't ask what "cheap make" to buy. I was asking for a brand
>recommendation looking at cost/value and thought I'd check with the group
>since most of you have AC's already. I've used AC's in many other shops
>including the last place that I worked and yeah, I could go out and buy a
>huge machine that would be overkill for my current needs but I do need
>something that I can also load in the back of my truck to take to a job
>site. So I really CAN figure out what size I need.
I have a hitachi twin tank hotdog 2HP compressor for my portable. it's not too bad loading and unloading and has plenty of balls for a framing nailer or two. it will run an air chisel but has trouble keeping up. no problems using it on my HVLP conversion spray gun.