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What To Check For When Purchasing An Air Compressor
Sunday, 25 July 2010 07:49 | 
Author: Steve Drury |
It seems that many woodworkers do not have an air compressor, merely because they sound complicated.
It seems that many woodworkers don't have an air compressor, merely because they sound tricky.
Some of the convenient terms that you should really know about when looking out for a compressor include:
PSI - Pounds per square inch
CFM - Cubic feet per minute
Duty Cycle - the amount of time a compressor can run compared to the amount of rest time over a 30 minute period. Like it can operate for 10 minutes, then rest for 20 without making major head wear
Single Stage - where the compression piston compresses all the air in one stroke
Versus two Stage - where there are 2 pistons that work in cooperation to squeeze the air.
If you're counting on running tools like sanders, buffers, grinders and so on you'll need to think about something in the mid-size or maybe large shop size of compressors.
If you're planning on employing grinders, sanders, buffers and the like, you'll need to consider a large fixed base compressor like Campbell - Hausfeld or Ingersoll-Rand. These will have around six hp and a storage tank of 50 gallons or more. If you're a hobbyist woodworker, who is searching for a nailer or stapler, one of the tiny lightweight compressors is excellent. Makers like Porter-Cable or Delta will work fine.
The genuine trick to buying a compressor is to grasp beforehand what you're going to use it for and what the air-tool rating is in PSI and CFM. This could give you a better indication of the duty cycle you will need. But this isn't the end either, because you must look CLOSELY at the air tools you are considering as the same tool can alter seriously in the amount of compressed air it will consume. That is's hugely important, and it indicates the difference between purchasing a mid-size compressor or gigantic fixed compressor. A compressor and associated air powered tools may be a real time saver, even for the hobbyist's work shop.
In the final research you'll have to make that hard call, but what ever you do, ensure you guarantee you get an agreeable compressor for your choice of tools.
It seems that many woodworkers don't have an air compressor, merely because they sound tricky.
Some of the convenient terms that you should really know about when looking out for a compressor include:
PSI - Pounds per square inch
CFM - Cubic feet per minute
Duty Cycle - the amount of time a compressor can run compared to the amount of rest time over a 30 minute period. Like it can operate for 10 minutes, then rest for 20 without making major head wear
Single Stage - where the compression piston compresses all the air in one stroke
Versus two Stage - where there are 2 pistons that work in cooperation to squeeze the air.
If you're counting on running tools like sanders, buffers, grinders and so on you'll need to think about something in the mid-size or maybe large shop size of compressors.
If you're planning on employing grinders, sanders, buffers and the like, you'll need to consider a large fixed base compressor like Campbell - Hausfeld or Ingersoll-Rand. These will have around six hp and a storage tank of 50 gallons or more. If you're a hobbyist woodworker, who is searching for a nailer or stapler, one of the tiny lightweight compressors is excellent. Makers like Porter-Cable or Delta will work fine.
The genuine trick to buying a compressor is to grasp beforehand what you're going to use it for and what the air-tool rating is in PSI and CFM. This could give you a better indication of the duty cycle you will need. But this isn't the end either, because you must look CLOSELY at the air tools you are considering as the same tool can alter seriously in the amount of compressed air it will consume. That is's hugely important, and it indicates the difference between purchasing a mid-size compressor or gigantic fixed compressor. A compressor and associated air powered tools may be a real time saver, even for the hobbyist's work shop.
In the final research you'll have to make that hard call, but what ever you do, ensure you guarantee you get an agreeable compressor for your choice of tools.
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You can find more on Air Compressor varieties which you can access via the Discover Air Compressors website.
