[pianotech] FW: air compressor

[AAA Piano Works, LLC]

Yes, Dave,

I also have a Eureka canister vac that I have been using to blow out
dust........but just like the tv show Home improvement...I want more
POWER..."grunt, grunt"


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Stocker
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:32 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] FW: air compressor

I had a Eureka vac that was great for blowing out actions. I used it for 
many years, until it got stolen. The vacuum works, I do find the compressor 
does better and faster.

Dave Stocker, RPT
Tumwater, WA

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From: "Peter Poole" <ppoole at metrocast.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 18:07
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] FW: air compressor

> I recently bought an Oreck vacuum cleaner which I have used for blowing 
> out actions, as well as vacuuming of course; I love it; air compressor 
> better for shop work I'm sure, but this Oreck is great in the home. best 
> one I've owned so far.
>
> Oreck XL, Model BB870-AD; pd $129 at my local vac shop.
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> Best, Peter
>
> Peter Poole
> ppoole at metrocast.net
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> On Nov 8, 2009, at 4:00 PM, David Stocker wrote:
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>> 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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