Tools Air Compresser

bleau · Jan 21, 2007

Hey guys,
I hope this is the right section.
What are you guys using for a air compresser?
I'm thinking about getting one because I cant get my mid pipe bolts off at the manifold. (I hate those bolts)
I need a small one that will fit in my tiny garage, but still has some power.

19mustang95 · Jan 21, 2007

well have you tried PB blaster on the bolts, thats what helpe dme get mine off....but if you really want a air compressor, i would look into craftsman small round one, i can remember what size it was, but it was small and worked well for things similar to what you need it for.

bleau · Jan 21, 2007

I've sprayed the snot out of those bolts with pb blaster and no joy.
Most things I just use the trusty 4lb sledge hammer to break the bolts loose, but I cant get The angle I need with th exhaust bolts.
I will check craftsmen out thanks.

DropTopPony · Jan 21, 2007

I've been thinking of getting one like that myself. I just need a small one. Post up what you find.

ju015dd · Jan 21, 2007

i love mine, i got it from lowes around 1.5 years ago. not too big, but not too small either. it is a kobalt 10 gallon with electric display. i think you can get the newer model of mine for around 200 bucks and it is damn well worth it.

bleau · Jan 21, 2007

Does it look like this one?
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=241345-71025-KLA1581009&lpage=none

I like that .

ju015dd · Jan 21, 2007

yeah, but mine is all black

bleau · Jan 21, 2007

Thanks for the help..

scarface · Jan 22, 2007

I have a 3 gal. 125 constant PSI. Works fine.. mosy air tools run at 90 PSI. Just means my compressor kicks on more often.

FST-HUH · Jan 22, 2007

I am a manager for Sears Store and I would suggest to go with a Craftsman 15Gal or 33Gal Compressor. Everything below this is just waste of money for any kind of serious project. Than again I don't know what you will be using it for.

uncltrvlnmatt · Jan 23, 2007

I have a 20 gallon electric compressor. Anything smaller than that and they run constantly. I want to get another tank and crank the regulator up to 150-160psi. Air tools work great at that much psi. The one we had in our shop cranked out 180psi, that was a good working presure. The one I have in my truck is a 20 gal 125psi gas job, noisy as hell.