Air Compressor Recommendations?

[johnrando]

Time for me to get an air compressor and an air gun. As for the compressor, I'd like something around $100 +/- $30 based on what I've seen. This will just be for light, occasional use. I have a local harbor freight so I can pick it up.

Any suggestions? Oilless or non-oilless? Any minimum HP/gallon size? Mostly it will be used for removing lug nuts, etc., and I'll use it once for the Besian kit.

How 'bout the guns?

[ryankokesh]

In for recommendations...

[blablac]

I highly recommend an electric impact gun. Got one for under 100 from Harbor freight, that thing has taken off everything I have thrown at it (and I used to own a 91 240sx, if you want to talk about seized bolts...)

[blablac]

And if you can spend more $$, get the most compact one you can find.

[kayger12]

I highly recommend an electric impact gun. Got one for under 100 from Harbor freight, that thing has taken off everything I have thrown at it (and I used to own a 91 240sx, if you want to talk about seized bolts...)

This.

Most of the cheaper (read affordable) compressors aren't strong enough to run impact tools.

I just picked up an electric from Harbor Freight for $49.

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[M3TA5IN]

interesting... i didnt even know they made electric impact guns! Looks like I will be going to harbor freight

[danewilson77]

Yup....perfect for throwing in your tool bag.

[johnrando]

Thanks all. I saw that one Keith, let me know how you like it.

[danewilson77]

But...a nice lil compressor is handy for airing up tires, and I also use mine to blow dust off the car and out of the engine bay. Good tool to have in the shop for sure. You just need one capable of 100 psi.

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[kayger12]

Thanks all. I saw that one Keith, let me know how you like it.

Well do, Rando.


But...a nice lil compressor is handy for airing up tires, and I also use mine to blow dust off the car and out of the engine bay. Good tool to have in the shop for sure. You just need one capable of 100 psi.

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Yes, sir. Agreed.

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[Nivo]

Time for me to get an air compressor and an air gun. As for the compressor, I'd like something around $100 +/- $30 based on what I've seen. This will just be for light, occasional use. I have a local harbor freight so I can pick it up.

Any suggestions? Oilless or non-oilless? Any minimum HP/gallon size? Mostly it will be used for removing lug nuts, etc., and I'll use it once for the Besian kit.

How 'bout the guns?

you can get the electric impact gun, the cordless is worthless unless you go with the big name brands.