Air Compressor for Tool?

[slimngrizzly]

I need to get an air compressor for filling tires, painting, running a nail gun maybe, but also I want to be able to use some air tools such as an impact wrench to change a rusty tire rim, etc.

How large of an air compressor does one NEED to use tools like this occasionally? Any recommendations on a decent model thats on the more inexpensive side? Or what should I stay away from?

Thanks!

[LightningBG]

Filling tires and running a nail gun aren't going to take much, 5-6 gallon, 2-3 CFM will work fine.

Running an impact and a paint sprayer are going to take a lot more. It really depends on the tool, but you could be looking 6-12 cfm, which means your getting into a pretty big and/or expensive compressor.

Take a look at the tools you are planning on using and check their CFM requirement at the proper pressure. Then base your compressor off of those tools.

[Scott K]

I bought a Craftsman super quiet like 30 gallon?? compressor on sale for like $349 a few years back. I love it, it not only runs the air tools, but it is so quiet, you cant hear it run from the house right on the other side of the wall.

[spearchucker]

A 30 gallon will run an impact wrench well enough for most projects.

[BoxMN]

Check out the Tool forum for good examples and advice from a bunch of folks. Good info there on this exact question. Good luck.

[slimngrizzly]

Thank you BoxMN! I didnt even see the "Tool Time"

Just a larger 20 gal. tank or better sounds like it will be fine for the jobs i wil be doing! Thanks for the help!