[pianotech] FW: air compressor

[David Stocker]

Yes, that is the one I am talking about. $99 is a good deal for that one. I have a version where the tank and the motor sit side by side, less likely to tip in the truck. I had another one die when the oil got into the top and crudded up the valve.

This is not a shop compressor, it is for blowing out actions. Something that can be hauled by hand easily but with enough power not to bog down. It is enough for a nail gun or other intermittent tools; not enough to spray finish with or run an impact wrench, etc. I have a serious compressor in my shop, permanently installed.

Dave Stocker, RPT
Tumwater, WA


From: pmc033 at earthlink.net 
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 09:36
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] FW: air compressor


Check out the user comments on this product (link provided).  Doesn't sound like something a serious shop would consider.
    Paul McCloud
    San Diego


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: paul bruesch 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Sent: 11/08/2009 7:53:46 AM 
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] FW: air compressor


  Dave,

  Is it this one ==> http://bit.ly/1LXRnD ?
  There was a thread here not too long ago about oil-less compressors... I really can't stand my 3-gallon Porter-Cable oil-less compressor, at least for anything but staple/brad/finish nailing. I don't recall ever seeing non-oil-less in this price range.

  Paul Bruesch
  Stillwater, MN


  On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:56 AM, David Stocker <firtreepiano at hotmail.com> wrote:

    Tank size is not very important. 3 gallons or less may do. Pressure is not hard to get. SCFM, how much air per minute, THAT is important. You can get 90 psi in a hurry, but if it drops to 20 psi before you get through the first section of hammers you will be searching for new titles for the world's worst tool maker as you wait for the pressure to build up. 

    I found that none of the "oil-less" compressors will keep up. Sears has a good model, usually on sale for $100 to $125. Worth every penny. 

    Dave Stocker, RPT
    Tumwater, WA



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