air compressor

[Dave S.]

Originally Posted by Meir

that's what i'm going to do.
ordered a 1/2" IR impact gun. going to try it out on my compressor and see how it works. if it doesn't, then ill get the new compressor.

I know earlier I said the only thing I didn't like about my compressor was that it is really loud but I thought I'd add that certain air tools use a ton of CFM at high pressures, particularly things like die grinders and air drills. When I'm using my air drill or die grinder I get a little frustrated as every few minutes I have to wait for the 25 gallon tank to recharge from about 80psi to120 psi. Below 80 psi, most air tools don't perform very well. Most wrenches don't consume that much CFM or aren't used continuously like a die grinder.
If I were going to buy a new compressor for my garage today, I'd be looking in the 6hp or higher range with around a 30 gallon or larger tank and I'd get something that is quieter than what I have now.

[Topless]

Late to the party but... I have used air tools for 40 years and I think there are better choices today. A Makita cordless impact driver and a Makita compact drill/driver are a lot less $$, get just as much work done, and don't annoy you with hoses in the way or air tool/compressor noise. All my air tools are parked in a drawer these days and I prefer the cordless rechargeables. I use the compressor to fill my tires. YMMV

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[Meir]

Hi topless.
You can never be late to a good party
I have the Makita LXDT04CW that I bought last year.
Never imagine it will be powerful enough to unbolt the wheel bolts for an example.
Are you sure the 1/4" shank won't snap?
I also don't think they have a socket set that will go up to 19 mm.
I will run a search.
Thanks.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by Meir

Hi topless.
You can never be late to a good party
I have the Makita LXDT04CW that I bought last year.
Never imagine it will be powerful enough to unbolt the wheel bolts for an example.
Are you sure the 1/4" shank won't snap?
I also don't think they have a socket set that will go up to 19 mm.
I will run a search.
Thanks.

Absolutely! My brother and I have a pair of the impact drivers that we take to the track. I use the one with a quick change shank and you can adapt up to 1/2" drive or even add a flex drive for tight spots. My brother has the one with std 1/2" drive and it has more torque also. With 1 floor jack we can swap 4 tires on a car in about 5 minutes. No stinking hoses.

We do always keep a good breaker bar handy in case we get a stubborn lug bolt but it essentially never gets used.

Makita is not for everyone. Some don't like em but I have been using them in my day job since 1985 to good effect. I still have my original 9v drill/driver that probably has 300k miles on it and it still works. Modern 18v Li Ion batteries are so much better than the old NiCads though.