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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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heres the specs that will unit will work well for you

A solid CAST IRON, twin cylinder compressor pump for extreme durability. Offers 135 PSI maximum pressure and air delivery 11.5/10.2 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI. It also has a space saving vertical design that is perfect for your home garage or work shop.

• Up to 5,000 hours of extended life
• A CAST IRON oil-lubricated pump with traditional design that is quieter and longer lasting
• 60 Gallon vertical, space saving tank design
• Powerful, 3.2 running horsepower motor provides significant air to multiple power tools
• Automotive style changeable air filter
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• 1070 Pump RPM
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• Over 35 percent quieter and 60 degrees cooler than aluminum pumps with cast iron sleeves

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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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I also have this 60 gallon unit from HD. I only paid $399 USD, that's a lot less than $700 CAN as far as I think to know ..... what's the current exchange rate ?

The Husky compressor is great


Did the same thing.....very satisfied. It is actually quiet and runs everything I need in a home garage setup. Just be sure you can add another set of breakers to your breaker box. I hardwired mine.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Did the same thing.....very satisfied. It is actually quiet and runs everything I need in a home garage setup. Just be sure you can add another set of breakers to your breaker box. I hardwired mine.
I use my dryer wall outlet for the compressor

works fine - I bought another dryer cable so now I have to unplug the dryer first.... that makes absolutely SURE that nobody uses the dryer when the compressor runs
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Well, I have read that this size will work but MIGHT be slightly small for a painting job. That said, I painted my 66 about six years ago with a 25 year old 3.5 hp, 30 gallon Craftsman compressor. Old, noisy, and ran all the time during the big areas. Had to let it catch up at times. I sprayed original lacquer, both color and clear. When it was done I had more compliments than the guys with the professional jobs.

If my really old Craftsman will do it, this one should be adequate.
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Well I will be using a high volume low pressure paint gun when the time comes. Anyone else have any thoughts on whether or not the compressor will be able to pull off a nice paint job...or will I have to go bigger?

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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Well I will be using a high volume low pressure paint gun when the time comes. Anyone else have any thoughts on whether or not the compressor will be able to pull off a nice paint job...or will I have to go bigger?

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This one previously referred to is much better for your needs and a much better unit.

Originally Posted by King Lear
Yep, here is the one my dad has and it is the same size as the Husky with 1 more HP. His works great with no sweat. TSC is the store.

http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp...=45050&x=4&y=2
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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yeah...but i get a discount at home depot. My friend works there...I also have a $100 give certificate and 20% off. So, that $240 with the 20% discount and gift certificate, plus the discount my friend is going to get me. So I'll only have to pay for half of it in reality...
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Well I will be using a high volume low pressure paint gun when the time comes. Anyone else have any thoughts on whether or not the compressor will be able to pull off a nice paint job...or will I have to go bigger?

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that and a sand blast cabinet will be your challenge.....that may not be enough cfm for a HVLP system.....pick out your gun and see what the cfm is that it needs
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http://www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com/main.php?p=g&id=1

i'll be using this gun...9-11 cfm it says
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