Primo82
Caught the Bug
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My 20 yo 2 gallon craftsman air compressor is on it's last leg and I'm looking to upgrade/future proof with my next purchase and now that the garage is close to finished.
I mostly use my compressor to fill tires or to power nail, staple, or caulk guns, etc. If I ever have free time I'd like to get more into woodworking. And possibly get into some metal working (welding/plasma cutting/etc) equipment. I like to tinker, build, and modify things (tools and time warranted).
I know plasma cutters are CFM intensive. Not sure what other tools would be CFM intensive that I'd want. But to make sure the compressor is future proof I am thinking something with a 40-60 gal tank (40-60 gal is ideal for size but can go larger) and >10 cfm at 90 psi. I'd spend up to $2k on a new unit, but would like to keep it around $1k as i'll have $500-1k tied up in wiring, air line, particulate filters/dryer, etc.
I think single stage is adequate for my needs, it looks like 2-stage units just provide a higher pressure output. But if there's other benefits to going that route I'm not aware of I"m open to suggestions!
So far I'm looking at 3 units from Tractor Supply.
~$600 Dwalt DCXM601
~$1100 Ingersoll Rand SS4L5
~$2000 EMAX EI05V080I1
I'm not tied to these brands or TSC. These units seem to fulfill my requirements and TSC is close. I'd appreciate any information on single stage vs 2 stage that may convince me to go 2 stage. Any input on these compressors. Or recommendations for other compressors to look at would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!
My 20 yo 2 gallon craftsman air compressor is on it's last leg and I'm looking to upgrade/future proof with my next purchase and now that the garage is close to finished.
I mostly use my compressor to fill tires or to power nail, staple, or caulk guns, etc. If I ever have free time I'd like to get more into woodworking. And possibly get into some metal working (welding/plasma cutting/etc) equipment. I like to tinker, build, and modify things (tools and time warranted).
I know plasma cutters are CFM intensive. Not sure what other tools would be CFM intensive that I'd want. But to make sure the compressor is future proof I am thinking something with a 40-60 gal tank (40-60 gal is ideal for size but can go larger) and >10 cfm at 90 psi. I'd spend up to $2k on a new unit, but would like to keep it around $1k as i'll have $500-1k tied up in wiring, air line, particulate filters/dryer, etc.
I think single stage is adequate for my needs, it looks like 2-stage units just provide a higher pressure output. But if there's other benefits to going that route I'm not aware of I"m open to suggestions!
So far I'm looking at 3 units from Tractor Supply.
~$600 Dwalt DCXM601
~$1100 Ingersoll Rand SS4L5
~$2000 EMAX EI05V080I1
I'm not tied to these brands or TSC. These units seem to fulfill my requirements and TSC is close. I'd appreciate any information on single stage vs 2 stage that may convince me to go 2 stage. Any input on these compressors. Or recommendations for other compressors to look at would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!