[pianotech] Air compressor

[Terry Farrell]

But it does become important when you go to fill up your racing  
bicycle tires......  ;-)

Terry Farrell

On Jul 1, 2010, at 3:51 PM, Mike Kurta wrote:

>     All your comments are correct.  Speaking as an auto mechanic in  
> another life, CFM (cubic feet per minute) is the name of the game,  
> not PSI or pressure.  Keep in mind almost any air tool you will use  
> is the same as opening up the end of the air hose wide.  If the  
> compressor doesn't produce the volume needed to keep up with what  
> you're using, the tool will slow or stop until the pump makes up the  
> difference.  This is especially true with impact wrenches and spray  
> equipment.
>     Mike Kurta
>     ex/wrench

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