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"Leon" wrote:

"keyridge" wrote in message
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I have a 6.5 HP compressor and looking at purchasing some air tools,
i.e. ROS. I understand the lack of moving parts for the air ROS has a
longer shelf life. Are there other advantages/ disadvantages of air vs.
power tools? Do any of you use air ROS for woodworking? Any recommended
air tool manufacturers for woodworkers? Primarily wood but may use it
on occasion for auto.


Advantages/disadvantage? Is your compressor 6.5 hp 220 volt or 110 volt?
If 110 volt it is more likely 2 hp and probably not big enough to keep up
with a ROS air sanders demands. It may run for maybe a minute.
You need to look at the cfm out put on your compressor and on the tool you
want to buy to insure compatibility.
The advantage to electric power tools is that they work just about anywhere
that has 110 volt power.

And I would rather drag around a simple cord than a big fat hose.