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Old 12-21-2006, 07:11 AM
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I am looking for a good compressor for my home/shop. I would like to be able to use it for media blasting and also be able to paint with it. What kind of unit am I looking for? If you have a few different model suggestions, that would be great, as I am going to be looking for a used unit.

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Usually bigger is better. I am gunna get the bigest tank I can afford on mine.
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Originally Posted by Flastangs
Usually bigger is better. I am gunna get the bigest tank I can afford on mine.
+1 the ****** the better. the ones from like home depot that have horizontal tanks arent big enough for anything more then some quick short work.
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Two stage. 80 gallon. goes to 175 psi.

the single stage is more expensive to run and limited to 125-135 psi. an investmet you wont regret. I found a used cambell hausfeld and i love it. new from lowes the kobalt is 799.
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Originally Posted by Mars_302
yes you can never have too big
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What about this? Pro Air Vertical 80 gallon Air Compressor
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or this Air Compressor
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If you happen to find a used one that needs to be rebuilt i can help you out. i used to repair and rebuild compressor heads and run compression lines.
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Rotary screw compressor.
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