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Michael Van Pelt is the founder of American Sycamore Woodworker’s Retreat. He has a reputation as the tool guru. Mike has been in woodworking for over thirty years. His knowledge of tools comes from his many years of intertwining experience in the woodworking industry. Mike’s experiences include being active as an Industrial Arts Teacher, professional instructor of power machinery and tool techniques, tool sales, management and owner of woodworking tool retail store, Delta Machinery representative and technical advisory.
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9/9/2009
Air Compressor Size
Answer provided by Mike Heavey
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I am setting up my wood working shop in my new home as soon as it is finished being built. I have a 200 sq.ft. space with which to work. I want to put in an air compressor, but I'm not sure want size I will need. I will for certain be using it for painting of some of my finished projects. What would you recommend? One more question, please. I am torn between getting the new Unisaw or the new Sawstop. What would you recommend? |
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As for the air compressor, the size is determined by the tools you will use with it. All tools have a cfm rating. Paint sprayers, and air tools require a high cfm rating, so the compressor you purchase needs to be able to accommodate those ratings. As far a how many gallons, that would be determined by the tools used also. Sprayers and air tools require a larger capacity so it won't recycle in the middle of procedure. The saw is a tuff one. Those are two great saws. I think the thing to do is make a list of what you truly require and want in a table saw, and then compare that to what each manufacture has to offer. It maybe easier to make that decision then. Good luck. |
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6/27/2008
Air Compressor
Answer provided by Scott Phillips
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Am looking to purchase air compressor and nailer/finish nailer. I wish to understand two stage compressor & Oil free compressor? Minimum CFM necessary and nail gauges.What are the minimums I need to keep in mind? |
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Nailers in the woodshop do not need huge compressors to drive normal gauge brads and fasteners. So you can easily use the pancake style that is both affordable and light. I opted for a 1 1/2 HP compressor for both woodshop and construction needs to drive framers. It is heavy. So the choice is open to use demands but I say go with the pancake variety in you shop. |
