On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 10:12:00 GMT, Bert wrote:

I'm looking for a compressor for running die grinders and similar air
tools. Eventually I'll probably use it with a small blasting cabinet
as well. A brief look at new compressors turned up the Ingersoll Rand
SS3L3 for around $540 at Grainger
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1611729028&ccitem=
or MSC. With a rating of 11.3 cfm @ 90 psi, this appears to be more
than enough for the air tools, and adequate but less than ideal for
blasting. Does that sound about right? Does anyone have any experience
with this model? Any recommendations for other brands / models in the
same price range?

Thanks,
Bert

Only 3 hp? Looks like somebody's been letting the air out of
compressor hp ratings. This one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3848
is either 3.5 or 6.5 hp depending on which part of the description you
prefer. Yet look here
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=55222,
same thing, except that apparently once broken-in and reconditioned,
the extra 3 hp is fully restored. :-)

Wayne