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  • #16



    Smokin deal but you'd still need to swap out the motor for a single phase one....



    HD, Lowes, Tractor supply all have some decent ones and they go on sale from time to time. Make sure you get a cast ion pump, not the direct drive, oiless shit. Don't forget you'll need a regulator and lines. Once you get it running you'll wonder how you got by without one

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    • #17
      This is the one I use, dropped a K-member with it too.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by jw33 View Post
        http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tls/2732093727.html


        Smokin deal but you'd still need to swap out the motor for a single phase one....



        HD, Lowes, Tractor supply all have some decent ones and they go on sale from time to time. Make sure you get a cast ion pump, not the direct drive, oiless shit. Don't forget you'll need a regulator and lines. Once you get it running you'll wonder how you got by without one
        i have a direct drive oiless craftsman...It sucks ass, its sooo loud..I only bought it cause i needed one bad at the time and didnt have much money to spend on one

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        • #19
          I have a 60 gallon husky compressor. It wheezes a bit when I'm sandblasting but otherwise keeps up with everything else I've asked it to do, which includes painting a car. I paid $429 for it 3 years ago and I think it's around $465 the last time I checked.

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          • #20
            the problem i am going to have is the hook up. Most of these are 240 volt and i dont have a 240 volt outlet available that i know of


            when it comes to this wiring shit, im dead stupid
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            • #21
              I might just go to home depot/lowes and talk to them there and see what they can hook me up with. The harbor freight one looks good too.
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              1989 Ford Mustang 4 cyl. Turbo coupe
              1986 Ford Mustang GT T-Top
              2011 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
              2011 Ford Mustang V6
              2011 Ford Mustang GT
              2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
              2012 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 4x4

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              • #22
                The husky compressors are a great bang for the buck . But I find myself only grabbing a air hose 1-2 times a day now that I've gone to milwaukee electric impacts and ratchets . Just make sure you get the kits with the big batteries .
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Reefer Rae View Post
                  The husky compressors are a great bang for the buck . But I find myself only grabbing a air hose 1-2 times a day now that I've gone to milwaukee electric impacts and ratchets . Just make sure you get the kits with the big batteries .
                  at work we use makita impacts and they work great. They are about the same price as a good compressor and thats why im going with the compressor because you can always use more tools on a compressor
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                  1989 Ford Mustang 4 cyl. Turbo coupe
                  1986 Ford Mustang GT T-Top
                  2011 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
                  2011 Ford Mustang V6
                  2011 Ford Mustang GT
                  2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
                  2012 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 4x4

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by white88 View Post
                    This is the one I use, dropped a K-member with it too.

                    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...3&blockType=G3
                    Same one the wife bought me a few years ago, still running strong
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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by white88 View Post
                      This is the one I use, dropped a K-member with it too.

                      http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...3&blockType=G3
                      just saw this. I think i may get this one!
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                      1989 Ford Mustang 4 cyl. Turbo coupe
                      1986 Ford Mustang GT T-Top
                      2011 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
                      2011 Ford Mustang V6
                      2011 Ford Mustang GT
                      2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
                      2012 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 4x4

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                      • #26
                        If you have a 220 outlet in your garage any of the larger ones will work. That $400 craftsman oilless is a POS. You will regret that purchase quickly. If it were on sale for $99 maybe, as a throwaway portable only...

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
                          home depot or lowes will meet your budget and get you a decent piece
                          ^ This

                          Get at least a 6 horse 60 gallon at minimum.
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                          • #28
                            Do you have a bunch of air tools?

                            If not, then a 5 gallon will work fine.
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                            • #29
                              I just bought this one for my new house.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Ldecharmoy View Post
                                at work we use makita impacts and they work great. They are about the same price as a good compressor and thats why im going with the compressor because you can always use more tools on a compressor
                                Luke, your electrical panel is in the garage close to where you would put a compressor?

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