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Air compressor reccomendations

Francorosso | Posted in Tools for Home Building on

I’m looking to buy a small air compressor for my garage – mostly for inflating tires and balls, but I want it to be capable of driving power tools also. Can anyone offer any recommendations? There is a 4 gallon, 2 HP PowerGlide on sale at Lowes tomorrow for $99, it includes a 2′ 18 gauge brad nailer and a 25′ hose. If I don’t hear otherwise I’ll probably pick it up……

Frank

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  1. cicero | | #1

    Sounds good to me,will do all you want,including spray painting etc.

    Wont run air tools of course,like sanders etc,you need at least 15cfm and that will have about 8.

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