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 -------------------------------------------------- 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. > > > > > Best, Peter > > Peter Poole > ppoole at metrocast.net > > > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 4:00 PM, David Stocker wrote: > >> 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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