What do you think of this air compressor?

RDT

RDT

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Hi guys,
Just wondering what you think of an air compressor with the following specs. I think the SCFM might be a little low for quick bead blasting. What do you say? Being thatI'm in the market for a new one as my old Grizzly is a totaol POS! I thought this might be good since the price is so sweet at $270.!What say the experts? Thanks again....R


SCFM Delivery At 40 psi 8.6 SCFM
SCFM Delivery At 90 psi 6.4 SCFM

Tank:
Compressor Tank Capacity 30 gal.
Maximum Compressor psi 150 psi
Compressor Tank Pump Style Oil Free
Compressor Regulator Yes
Compressor Tank Type Vertical

Horsepower 6.0 hp
 
Rich, before you believe ANY of their HP and SCFM ratings, do a couple searches on "Compressor horsepower rating" and "Compressor specifications". While they don't exactly lie through their teeth, they write the specs by removing their teeth, I think.

I did a search awhile back after I realized there was no way one could get 5HP continuous out of a 110V circuit. I quickly found enough information to help debunk the myth and provide for better decision making.

FWIW, I did hours straight of blasting last summer with a little "contractor grade Snears" pancake compressor and it worked fine. Busted it's balls a bit but it made it.
 
Look and see what your local contractors are using. They need something that they can carry to the job that will run framing nailers. Generally oiless are single stage disposable. Bead and sand blast cabinates require alot of air; like 10-15 scfm at 120-150 psi. I use a cabinate at the local auto parts store that requires 25-28 scfm at 175psi. If you are looking at intermitant use you will be OK; if 10 seconds a minute will do for you. The larger the capacity or tank you have the less often the compressor runs and the more work you get to do before the pressure switch kicks the machine on. Adding a portable tank will help if you are not satisfied with the capacity. Mike gave good advice, do your homework. You will get the most satisfaction, and probably the best value with as good of tools that you can afford.

We are in the business of giving people a high quality custom version of what they can buy at a flee market for $3. If we want to sell high quality-high performance tools; shouldn't we use them to make those knives, especially if we need them. This logic might even work for your signifcant other; when you tell her that you just spent $500 for air.
 
I was expecting that pancake to die last summer. I was amazed it put up with what I had it do, blasting "iron" stair rails with black magnum. I was sorta looking forward to a bigger compressor.... ;)

Ed, that 25cfm at 175 PSI must be COOL!
 
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