[pianotech] FW: air compressor

[Richard]

I use the same, was given to me by a client. Light weight and works  
great.

Rick Ucci/ Ucci Piano

On Nov 8, 2009, at 9:07 PM, Peter Poole <ppoole at metrocast.net> wrote:

> 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
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> 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
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>> 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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