I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm. It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. Again it costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air drill or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur

short answer: yes.

longer answer - ingersol rand is not famous for excellent compressors - ask
around and see if you can get a used Quincy - will cost you less and give
you more

"John Gbur" wrote in message
...
I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm.
It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. Again it
costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air drill
or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur




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How about this one?



Quincy 151C60VC3 60 Gallon 5 HP Single Stage Commercial Stationary Air
Compressor

11.2 CFM @ 100 PSI
2.75 Bore Cast-Iron Pump
1ph Electric Motor
125 PSI Maximum Working Pressure
One Year Warranty On Complete Unit
Two Year Warranty On Basic Pump


"Bill Noble" wrote in message
...
short answer: yes.

longer answer - ingersol rand is not famous for excellent compressors -
ask
around and see if you can get a used Quincy - will cost you less and give
you more

"John Gbur" wrote in message
...
I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for
Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm.
It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. Again it
costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air
drill
or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then
find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur




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that would be an excellent choice - notice how with the quincy pump you get
the 11 CFM with one horsepower - I'll bet with the "homeowner" pumps they
would call that 5 or 8 or some other number greater than 1 hp.

I have a 5 hp quincy pump that is spec'd at 19 cfm at 160 psi. I personally
like the higher pressure for blow guns and impact wrenches, but 125 is
pretty standard. I paid $800 used/refurbished and delivered/installed for
my Quincy and haven't regretted it for a moment. Note though, that my
compressor at least is pretty heavy, around 800 to 900 pounds, so it isn't
something I'd take with me on a casual basis.


11 CFM is enough to run an air drill or sander or sprayer indefinately (but
it won't run a sandblaster indefinately).


"John Gbur" wrote in message
...
How about this one?



Quincy 151C60VC3 60 Gallon 5 HP Single Stage Commercial Stationary Air
Compressor

11.2 CFM @ 100 PSI
2.75 Bore Cast-Iron Pump
1ph Electric Motor
125 PSI Maximum Working Pressure
One Year Warranty On Complete Unit
Two Year Warranty On Basic Pump


"Bill Noble" wrote in message
...
short answer: yes.

longer answer - ingersol rand is not famous for excellent compressors -
ask
around and see if you can get a used Quincy - will cost you less and give
you more

"John Gbur" wrote in message
...
I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for
Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm.
It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. Again it
costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air
drill
or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then
find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur




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I tried a pneumatic angle drill for my sanding. It kept the compressor
running non stop (60 gallon Campbel/Hausfeld, 5 hp). This was okay in
the winter when the shop needed some extra heat, but not in the
summer. I went back to the electric ones. It takes a lot less juice to
run the small electric ones than it does the compressor. I do love
having the compressor for blowing things off though.
robo hippy

On Nov 25, 9:33*pm, "Bill Noble" wrote:
that would be an excellent choice - notice how with the quincy pump you get
the 11 *CFM with one horsepower - I'll bet with the "homeowner" pumps they
would call that 5 or 8 or some other number greater than 1 hp.

I have a 5 hp quincy pump that is spec'd at 19 cfm at 160 psi. *I personally
like the higher pressure for blow guns and impact wrenches, but 125 is
pretty standard. *I paid $800 used/refurbished and delivered/installed for
my Quincy and haven't regretted it for a moment. *Note though, that my
compressor at least is pretty heavy, around 800 to 900 pounds, so it isn't
something I'd take with me on a casual basis.

11 CFM is enough to run an air drill or sander or sprayer indefinately (but
it won't run a sandblaster indefinately).

"John Gbur" wrote in message

...





How about this one?

Quincy 151C60VC3 60 Gallon 5 HP Single Stage Commercial Stationary Air
Compressor

11.2 CFM @ 100 PSI
2.75 Bore Cast-Iron Pump
1ph Electric Motor
125 PSI Maximum Working Pressure
One Year Warranty On Complete Unit
Two Year Warranty On Basic Pump

"Bill Noble" wrote in message
...
short answer: yes.

longer answer - ingersol rand is not famous for excellent compressors -
ask
around and see if you can get a used Quincy - will cost you less and give
you more

"John Gbur" wrote in message
. ..
I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for
Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm.
It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. *Again it
costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air
drill
or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. *I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then
find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur

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Thanks for all the responses on air compressors. I think I'll go with one
of the Quincys, just have to find someplace nearby that has them. Thanks!

"John Gbur" wrote in message
...
I am looking for an air compressor to use for Air Sanding for Woodturning.
I saw a 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90psi and 11.3 CFM.

There is another 60 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 90 psi and 15.5 cfm.
It
of course costs more.

Then there is an 80 Gallon Ingersoll Rand that has 15.8 cfm. Again it
costs
a few hundred more than the 60 gallon 15.5 cfm.

Would the 11.3 cfm be enough for a 2" Random Orbital sander and air drill
or
should I go for the 80 gallon.

Curious what others are using. I hate to buy a sixty gallon and then find
out that it won't keep up.

Thanks, John Gbur

On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:53:11 -0800 (PST), robo hippy
wrote:

I tried a pneumatic angle drill for my sanding. It kept the compressor
running non stop (60 gallon Campbel/Hausfeld, 5 hp). This was okay in
the winter when the shop needed some extra heat, but not in the
summer. I went back to the electric ones. It takes a lot less juice to
run the small electric ones than it does the compressor. I do love
having the compressor for blowing things off though.
robo hippy

Same here, though in your case it's a bit more of a "production" thing..

Much easier to have an electric sander ready than to have the compressor on all
the time, even if it's on standby..
Complications I don't need are added noise, cost of running the compressor,
filtering the moisture out of the compressed air, hoses in the shop, etc...


mac

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"mac davis" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:53:11 -0800 (PST), robo hippy

wrote:

I tried a pneumatic angle drill for my sanding. It kept the compressor
running non stop (60 gallon Campbel/Hausfeld, 5 hp). This was okay in
the winter when the shop needed some extra heat, but not in the
summer. I went back to the electric ones. It takes a lot less juice to
run the small electric ones than it does the compressor. I do love
having the compressor for blowing things off though.
robo hippy

Same here, though in your case it's a bit more of a "production" thing..

Much easier to have an electric sander ready than to have the compressor
on all
the time, even if it's on standby..
Complications I don't need are added noise, cost of running the
compressor,
filtering the moisture out of the compressed air, hoses in the shop,
etc...

I have to say that my experience is the exact opposite
I find electric sanders to be heavy and hot, and air sander is light, much
more powerful and cool. My compressor cycles on and off with an air sander
but so what? but as they say, your mileage may vary


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