Shop compressor

TN-CTD · Aug 23, 2012

Looking to purchase a big compressor that I can run in my current two car garage on 220v but be large enough for the shop I plan to build eventually. I want it powerful enough to run sandblaster, plasma etc for short periods of time. This will be for hobby use and I don't want to buy a piece of junk

jordan7118 · Aug 23, 2012

So what's the question? This is Tech & Fab section :flipoff1:

TN-CTD · Aug 23, 2012

What brand and model
, should I look at?

smurfy90 · Aug 23, 2012

quincy or ingersoll rand. check out northerntool.com got good prices

chembree · Aug 23, 2012

ingersoll rand 80 gal should do just fine mine will run every thing in my shop .......
around $1000 at tractor supply

ibrokeit · Aug 23, 2012

I have a Campbell Hausfield 60 gallon 220v that is working great so far. Picked it up from the tractor supply for around $400 on sale.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/campbell-hausfeld-reg-60-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor-3310006?zoneMarketInfo=2-12&reqUrl=%2Fcampbell-hausfeld-reg-60-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor-3310006&langId=-1&storeId=10551&storeCity=city%2C+state&catalogId=10001&storeZip=36801&ddkey=http:LocationBasedPricingCmd

The-Boss · Aug 23, 2012

I use a new Quincy in my shop that I think is going to out last me. I have yet to use a finer compressor. Quiet and smooth.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Quincy-271CS80VCB-Air-Compressor/p857.html
Hook a 60 gal 220 Campbell H with it for sandblasting. Sand needs CFM.

hinton · Aug 26, 2012

i would say curtis 80 gallon

balltire · Aug 30, 2012

Ingersoll rand T30

vidio1 · Aug 30, 2012

Stay away from the Single stage, 5hp Ingersoll Rand.
First compressor pump went down @ 5 months, spun crank bearing. :****: Replaced under warranty after waiting a month until a Tech could look at it. The replacement lasted less than 2 months, same problem. I got tired of screwing around waiting on a tech to come look at it and bought a bare pump from these guys: http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504747.htm