Air compressor for air tools?

[bleox]

So guys what do u guys recommend for an air compressor for home that is a good enough for air tools or should I just go electric... All I plan doing is basic car stuff with it not trying to open a shop lol.. Lmk ur opinions boys..

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[Tcoat]

Air is always better.
Choose your tools and see what the minimum required PSI is and then buy something that gives you at least 25% more than that. You can always dial back pressure but can't increase it if the unit doesn't have enough.

[bleox]

Do gallons matter

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[Vracer111]

Originally Posted by bleox

Do gallons matter

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Yes...always go as big as you can afford and have room to fit...the more the better. Like memory for computers, you want as big a reservoir as possible. And like Tcoat says, make sure the flow rate of the compressor is more than capable for the tools you will be using.

[bleox]

Cool I'm looking at a 30 gallons which are around 150 to 200 and that's has much space as I have as well.. Looked at really like good electric ones and go for 300+... With that I'll buy compressor drill and wrench lol

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[dem00n]

Air tools are great, but you'll be hard pressed to find any shop now that doesn't have a cordless impact wrench and drill.

[Ultramaroon]

Impact wrench is the quickest way to fuck up a fastener. Breaker bar to loosen, torque wrench to finish. If you want fast, use a cordless drill.

[rice_classic]

Yes, I definitely recommend an air compressor for air tools. They work way better that way.

[Vracer111]

Also...even though I have an air compressor and 2 air rachets and die grinder I never use the air tools...always manual or electric. My air compressor is just for airing up the vehicle tires...which it does most excellently...30 gallon would be about the minimum you'd want.

What is basic car stuff that needs a drill? Go corded electric drill for inexpensive yet heavy duty and dependable service. Cordless are okay for light and infrequent use... not the best at extended or heavy duty use.

[RichardsFRS]

Seriously I only use my air compressor for remodel jobs. Mostly with my brad nailer. Never used on on cars. Easy to strip something out

[bleox]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

Also...even though I have an air compressor and 2 air rachets and die grinder I never use the air tools...always manual or electric. My air compressor is just for airing up the vehicle tires...which it does most excellently...30 gallon would be about the minimum you'd want.

What is basic car stuff that needs a drill? Go corded electric drill for inexpensive yet heavy duty and dependable service. Cordless are okay for light and infrequent use... not the best at extended or heavy duty use.

By basic I mean removing lugs.. Removing suspension bolts... Pretty much to do small projects on the car

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by bleox

By basic I mean removing lugs.. Removing suspension bolts... Pretty much to do small projects on the car

By the time you got out your impact wrench and air hose, fired up the compressor, and oiled the tool, I'd have 2 wheels off with a breaker bar.

Gratuitous tools for such infrequent, small-scale work, IMHO. I have a full set: 1/2" impact, 3/8" butterfly, air ratchet, die grinder, blah blah blah. Never use them.

Compressor to air up tires but I fine-tune with a bicycle pump.

[Irace86]

I have a portible six gallon compressor. I was thinking of having a secondary wall tank as a reserve for when I need it, but I rarely use it. Air tools would be nice in certain situations or would be perfect if I owned a business and was doing volume work, but I dont.

[strat61caster]

Agreed that it's unnecessary for hobby work, the only time it would actually be useful is if you have to disassemble some POS that's seized, and even then most air tools wouldn't be strong enough and you need to cut through it.

All you need are hand tools and a corded electric or two, the cordless stuff batteries die after less than five years in my experience and then it's tough to find replacements, I've used some corded electrics that are older than I am, probably made before Reagan took office.