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Old September 28th 06, 08:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Orval Fairbairn
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Default Recommendations for a small air compressor????

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"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote:

Here's one that I've been using for 4 years of building.

Doesn't meet your specs but has worked well.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...r+Tools&pid=00
916732000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Air+Compressors+%26 +Inflators&BV_UseBVCookie=Ye
s


I bought one of those a year ago and have found it to be adequate for my
hangar. My only complaint is that it is quite noisy! I chose a Sears
model because I figure that I can get parts for it, although some of the
equivalent stuff out there is less expensive, but there is no parts
support.

Things DO wear out, after all!
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Old September 28th 06, 08:12 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Gig 601XL Builder
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Default Recommendations for a small air compressor????


"Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote:

Here's one that I've been using for 4 years of building.

Doesn't meet your specs but has worked well.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...r+Tools&pid=00
916732000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Air+Compressors+%26 +Inflators&BV_UseBVCookie=Ye
s


I bought one of those a year ago and have found it to be adequate for my
hangar. My only complaint is that it is quite noisy! I chose a Sears
model because I figure that I can get parts for it, although some of the
equivalent stuff out there is less expensive, but there is no parts
support.

Things DO wear out, after all!


Yes it is a noisy thing. When I was building at my house the compressor was
within feet of me at all times and I wore my I-Pod ear pods at all times.

When I moved to my hanger I had a closet sized Rubbermaid building that I
wasn't using and it is now out behind the hanger with the compressor in it.
I can still hear it but it is just a low growl.

As for the compressor it has done everything I've asked of it which include
LOTS of holes drilled and LOTS of rivets pulled as well as misc. other air
tools.


 




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