air tools

[RLK500]

So, considering a compressor and air tools to go into my new man cave. Any advice on what to buy, or what to avoid.

Tia

Roops

[geeks]

You will need a very decent compressor that matches the CFM of the tools you are buying. I have a set and a meaty compressor but to be honest i tend to use my cordless impact driver and a mains powered angle grinder more than the compressor set! Its ok if you can leave it all setup but if you need to put it all away due to space dont bother and just get some decent cordless tools.

[one eyed mick]

Avoid Cheap chinese crap . research how much air a particular tool uses to find correct compressor output and storage capacity if you dont you are always waiting for comp to catch up

[oakdale]

Be aware that the stated pressure and cfm requirements of any tool are what is needed at the tool during operation, not what is available at the compressor when no air is being drawn.

You need a lot of air for tools to work well, so the bigger the better for the compressor.

You will need 150psi/10 bar at the tank and 10mm or 3/8" internal hose preferable connected directly to the tank (you can buy adaptors for this).

[oakdale]

I think this would have enough power for home use, and it's got the plug on the end of the tank where you can fit a direct hose union.

Can't comment on the quality of these as I've never had one, but they're cheap enough



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wolf-90-Litre-150PSI-Bel...

[DrDeAtH]

Get a Clarke compressor... reliable and sturdy. Ideally look for something around 10 -14 cfm with a 100 litre tank if you are going to be running lots of air tools, also a filter regulator to go in the line after the compressor.

Then pipe up the garage with speedfit airline...... by that from toolstation...

[oakdale]

DrDeAtH said:

Get a Clarke compressor... reliable and sturdy. Ideally look for something around 10 -14 cfm with a 100 litre tank if you are going to be running lots of air tools, also a filter regulator to go in the line after the compressor.

Then pipe up the garage with speedfit airline...... by that from toolstation...

I wouldn't advise putting a filter regulator inline with the likes of an impact wrench, if you want to undo anything tight.