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   FastEddie1 | Jan 07, 2003 06:40am | #1

   I have the cf2600 I think...came as a package with a brad nailer...2 hp pancake...works real well for one gun of any type ( I have a stick framer, coil fence nailer, 16 ga finish, brad, and narrow stapler).  Work barely ok with a paint sprayer...have to take a lot of breaks to "inspect" the paint.  I think it does 2.7 cfm @ 90.  When it dies I'll go with something that will do 4 or more cfm @ 90.  One advantage to this compressor is that it is compact (relatively) and light enough that I can easily move it.  Except for painting, I would recommend this unit.

   
   

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   dgggvvv02 | Jan 08, 2003 05:03am | #13

   ELCID72

   Thanks for your suggestion.

   Don

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   toolnut | Jan 08, 2003 05:40am | #14

   Don,

   I have a PC pancake, works great for my nail guns.  It does not have the capacity for impact wrench, air chisel or spray rig, based on specs.  Would fill a tire to 55 lbs but might take a few refills for volume, but pressure would not be a problem.  I love the portability and only requires a 15 amp circuit.  

   If I replaced it I would go with a vertical tank, 10 gallons maybe.  About the same footprint in the garage.  If you go that route and drag it around the house be sure to do something to keep it from tipping over, they are top heavy.  (Bungie cord around a stud would work.)  A buddy has one and broken the hose connection off twice when it tipped over from pulling the hose by accident.

   Bill

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   dgggvvv02 | Jan 10, 2003 12:41am | #15

   Bill,

   Thanks for your input.

   Don

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   murray | Jan 07, 2003 07:10am | #2

   I have had to make a similar decision.  I went with a compressor the was a horizontal tank, wheel mounted.  This one has a five horse power electric motor and runs a 80% duty cycle.  This unit will deliver about seven cfm of air at 90 psi.  These figures mean I can run a paint sprayer, or most air tools like ratchets, impact guns for a reasonable length of time. 

   The bad news is that I have to install a 220 volt  20 amp service for this unit and  will find it less money to run longer air lines than an extension cord to get air to where I may want it.  But I need shop air more than I need portable air and a vertical two stage unit is way out of my budget.

   The Sharpe people have a good web site that may help you make a more informed decision as well.  They supply commercial quality pneumatic paint equipment.  The bottom line seems to be that one unit will not do everything. 

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   junkhound | Jan 07, 2003 07:22am | #3

   Have bought one like yours each year for the last 3 years at garage sales, all worked fine. Somebody convinced someone that the Sears compressors were no good maybe, or as you say, lots of people don't like tha hassle of a 220 V outlet, all have worked well for me, and the price was < $75 per (220 V 14.5A motor, 20 gal tank, plus filters and fittings- best deals around.

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   FrankB89 | Jan 07, 2003 07:32am | #4

   Junkhound, I swear!  You've got the most appropriate handle on this whole board!

   You should put together a book about how to live successfully with salvage and wits.

   I was thinking that retailers who sell new stuff must hate you, but I'm starting to believe they've probably never even set eyes on you. :).

   Jules Quaver for President   2004

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   junkhound | Jan 07, 2003 09:06am | #5

   Thanks Notchman, anyone is always receptive of compiments.

   After we were married for 20 years (that was 18 years ago) my wife finally said she'd never thought she'd find someone when she was 20 more frugal than she was - ie, cheaper. Maybe it really does take 2 to tango?  

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   junkhound | Jan 07, 2003 09:12am | #6

   PS: It must come from genetics: ggreat-grandpa dug his own coal mine in Venedy IL 'cause it was cheaper I hear, operated commercially til 1968.

   My father in his 80's still recycles over a dozen bicycles a week for disadvantaged --don't think I will ever be able to live up to ancestors contributions.

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   MIKEBUETTNER | Jan 07, 2003 09:28am | #7

   I've been using my Sears 5hp 30gal 220volt compressor about 8 years. Change the oil every year or so, drain the tank as often as I can remember to and slip in a new filter now and again. Handles all of my air tools with ease. Nice article in either a recent FHB issue (or Tools and Shops?) on plumbing a shop for air. I'm finally going to bolt the sucker down as with the 220 I never move it anyway. It has a tendency to dance a little after some use. Can I just bolt it to my shop floor or do I need to use some sort of rubber insulator?

   bit

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   FrankB89 | Jan 07, 2003 09:31am | #8

   Well, you should make them proud!Jules Quaver for President   2004

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   james | Jan 07, 2003 02:37pm | #9

   I bought an emglo compressor about 13 years ago and I have yet to have a mechanical problem yet.  They are getting hard to find because dewalt bought them out.  The same copmpressor is now yellow but I do not know if they are made by emglo.  The emglo runs everything but an air gun.  It just won't keep up.  I also bought a sears 4 hp 10 gallon tank for more air volumn.  I use it for air tools and spray guns.  You get what you pay for in compressors.  The emglo is pricey but it last longer.  The porter cable is also very good and is priced very reasonably.  For home use I would say either the sears or the porter cable.  For construction  use where it used everyday I would say the emglo.

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   dgggvvv02 | Jan 08, 2003 04:59am | #12

   James:

   Thanks for your input.

   Don

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   Frankie | Jan 07, 2003 06:25pm | #10

   I've got an Emglo that you just can't kill. 15 yrs and it keeps on giving. Dual tank wheel barrel type, electric, 110v.

   Need more info though. You say you need it for farm equipment. Huh? What are the requirements for FE? What kind of air capacity? Do you need mobility or is a stationary unit ok? Gas or electric? Yadda Yadda, Yadda?

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   dgggvvv02 | Jan 08, 2003 04:57am | #11

   Thanks for the reply.

   I need the unit to mobile and run off of electricity. Tires are 55 lb air. Eventually, need to dirve air finish tools.

   Don

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   mike4244 | Jan 10, 2003 05:23am | #16

   Any compressor with at least 4 gallons of air and cfm above 5.9 @ 90 psi will do.

   I reccomend the Quincy, oil lubricated and VERY quiet. I have a 20 gal model on wheels that stays in the shop. I use a Senco double cylinder for installations.The only drawback to the Quincy is that is top heavy. If you do not have to load and unload a compressor on a truck, then the Quincy, made in USA is a great compressor.

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   dgggvvv02 | Jan 10, 2003 06:08am | #17

   Mike,

   Thanks for your input and advice.

   Don