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Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:42:36 EDT
Subject: Re: Air Compressor
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Well, I'm finally going to take the plunge and purchase an air compressor so
 that I can use pneumatic tools....
 
 Dana Westphal

Dana,
Jim White and I purchased a 6 1/2 HP 230 Volt compressor with an 80 gallon 
tank from Home Depot--about $350 as I recall. We removed the plastic/foam air 
intake and installed a "real" air filter from a large lawn mower 
engine--think I got that at HD also. The compressor has supported the 
simultaneous construction of two Lancairs and an RV-8 for more than two years 
and is performing well. The compressor normally maintains the system at 135 
psi, and we use a regulator to control the exit pressure from the tank as 
needed. The compressor can maintain only about 80-90 psi when the orbital air 
sander is running continuously, but we normally get tired and stop for a few 
minutes which allows it to catch up. It has more than adequate output for all 
other uses, including use of multiple mini grinders and other air tools. It's 
been totally maintenance/trouble free except for occasional draining of water 
that accumulates from our humid Arlington VA climate. I'd consider the 
compressor and associated air tools, especially the mini grinders and carbide 
cutters to be the best tool investment we've made. We bought an expensive 
($230) mini air grinder to start, then a second one from Harbour Freight for 
$40. With a single drop of oil every Saturday, both have run for many hours 
over the last two years with equal performance. Get the cheap one and invest 
in the carbide cutter set from Permagrit (Lancair sells it as a kit).

Bob Pastusek

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