Things To Look For Before Buying An Air Compressor
Compressors are categorized in three general areas; Small portable devices like the Porter-Cable "Job Boss" usually with one (Pancake air compressor) or 2 small storage tanks, Mid-size units such as Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, which commonly have wheels, and large compressors have attached bases for shops and industrial sites.
In terms of powers, smaller units start around 1.5 horse and larger unites may go beyond 6 horse power motors. The pumps themselves are both oil-less or oil-lubricated and the pumps are one or two cylinder and singe of two-stage compressors and this last comment is the factor most wood workers don't have an air compressor, as they sound complex.
Some of the beneficial terms that you need to know about when buying a compressor include: PSI - Pounds per square inch, CFM or Cubic feet per minute, Duty Cycle - is the period of time a compressor can run compared to the amount of work-free time (storage tank) over a 30 minute period for example it can run 10 minutes, then rest for 20 without producing significant head wear, Single Stage - is where the compression piston compresses the whole air in one stroke, 2 Stage - is where there are two pistons that perform together to compress the air. (Usually a two stage needs less horse power, and generates less heat).
As a rule, the types of tools that are harder on air volumes are those which work constantly like sanders, and grinders and cutters. Tools that need less cycling are tools that run intermittently like nailers, staplers and in some instances drills or even sprayers.
If you are preparing on running some continuous devices like sanders, buffers, grinders and so on you will need to consider something in the mid-size or even giant shop size of compressors like. In a situation like this you should possibly have a 25 gallon storage tank and about a 4 horse rating like a Makita or Craftsman. You will likely be looking at a 220 Volt version too.
If you are going to use a number of tools, some of them continuous draw, like grinders, sanders and buffers, you will need to consider a large fixed base compressor such as Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor or Ingersoll-Rand. These will have about 6 horsepower and a storage tank of 50 gallons or higher.
If you are a hobbyist woodworker, who is looking for a nailer or stapler, one of the small handy compressors is probably ideal. Brands like Porter-Cable or Delta will work nice.
A compressor and associated air powered tools can be a real time saver, even for the hobbyist's work place. In many cases an ordinary brad nailer is almost like having a second set of hands around in organizing and gluing projects together. The other consideration in selecting a compressor is, what other applications will you look for it? For example if you do choose one of the portable units, it is conceivable that you can carry this around to odd jobs, in the house, for friends or other places. This is less of an alternative of the mid-size and out of the question for the large units, but then the portables will not potentially be suitable for sander/buffers so in the end you will have to make that tough decision, but no matter what you do, make sure you make sure get a perfect selection of air compressor accessories intended for your compressor. It will make your woodworking more fun, quicker and even more enjoyable than it is now.
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