Craftsman 60 gallon compressor
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Craftsman 60 gallon compressor Kind of a tossup between the Kobalt and the Craftsman. Is there any difference between the 2?
I really want a 2 stage system but I cant find any 60 gal ones. They are all 80 gal or bigger and that is more than I want to spend. The bonus to the Crafstman one is that I can use my craftsman club card and get 10% off. So just wait for a sale and save big. But I dont want to give up quality for a cheap price if thats the case.
Anyone have experience with this compressor?
I really want a 2 stage system but I cant find any 60 gal ones. They are all 80 gal or bigger and that is more than I want to spend. The bonus to the Crafstman one is that I can use my craftsman club card and get 10% off. So just wait for a sale and save big. But I dont want to give up quality for a cheap price if thats the case.
Anyone have experience with this compressor?
Teching In
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What do you plan on doing with it?
It works it butt off keeping up with a DA sander or a small HVLP gun. Less consuptive tools won't work it quite as hard.
The motor has a 5000 hr service life. Tanks are certified by Devilbiss. It's a decent compressor for a home garage. No way your going to run 2 DA sanders simultaniously or an HVLP gun and forced air.
Just pay attention to it's limitations (SCFM) and make sure your not exceeding the compressor's intended use, like any other tool, and you'll be happy with it.
Let me know what you plan on using it for, I could probably make a few recommendations.
Van
It works it butt off keeping up with a DA sander or a small HVLP gun. Less consuptive tools won't work it quite as hard.
The motor has a 5000 hr service life. Tanks are certified by Devilbiss. It's a decent compressor for a home garage. No way your going to run 2 DA sanders simultaniously or an HVLP gun and forced air.
Just pay attention to it's limitations (SCFM) and make sure your not exceeding the compressor's intended use, like any other tool, and you'll be happy with it.
Let me know what you plan on using it for, I could probably make a few recommendations.
Van
Launching!
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From: Phoenix, AZ.
I have the 60gal. oil free 2 stage and absolutely love it. I port cast iron turbo manifolds all the time and it has no problem keeping up. My old compressor was the 5.5hp 30gal. single pump upright, I ran that thing pretty much none stop but never killed it. The oil free pumps are a little load though.
Staging Lane
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I've got the 6 horse 33 gallon craftsman, and it's perfect for my home garage. I do body work, and use the DA sander quite regularly, and it works pretty decent. I do wish I would have gone with the 60 gallon though, but oh well, this one's fine for now.
