Comments on: How to Choose a Compressor http://profitablehobbies.com/faqs/compressors-faqs/how-to-choose-a-compressor/ Power Carving and high speed engraving equipment, supplies and training. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:13:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jose Valencia http://profitablehobbies.com/faqs/compressors-faqs/how-to-choose-a-compressor/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Jose Valencia Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:04:32 +0000 http://profitablehobbies.com/blog/?p=178#comment-107 Another very important thing to consider when buying a compressor for your workshop is the following: A compressor with a vertical tank will take less space in your workshop than one with an horizontal tank. There are some compressors that are piston driven and others that are belt driven. I have had both. The piston driven pumps have a very high pitch noise, and they will drive you crazy, even if they are stored in a garage and you use a long hose to your workshop. I sold that compressor at a loss within a week. I would strongly recommend a vertical tank compressor with a belt driven pump. They seem quieter, the noise is at a lower frequency and it's more tolerable. You will have to change the oil on the motor, but they will last longer. (The first time you change the oil, install a 2" or 3" piece of pipe on the drain so you won't get the oil all over the motor case next time you'll drain it!) I have a 26 gallon vertical tank belt driven compressor. You can get them at Lowes or Home Depot, just shop around for the price. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Jose Valencia Jose Valencia Studio P.O. Box 8234 Phoenix, AZ 85066 www.GUNCARVING.com 480-415-4245 Another very important thing to consider when buying a compressor for your workshop is the following:
A compressor with a vertical tank will take less space in your workshop than one with an horizontal tank.
There are some compressors that are piston driven and others that are belt driven.
I have had both. The piston driven pumps have a very high pitch noise, and they will drive you crazy, even if they are stored in a garage and you use a long hose to your workshop. I sold that compressor at a loss within a week.
I would strongly recommend a vertical tank compressor with a belt driven pump. They seem quieter, the noise is at a lower frequency and it’s more tolerable.
You will have to change the oil on the motor, but they will last longer.
(The first time you change the oil, install a 2″ or 3″ piece of pipe on the drain so you won’t get the oil all over the motor case next time you’ll drain it!)
I have a 26 gallon vertical tank belt driven compressor. You can get them at Lowes or Home Depot, just shop around for the price.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Jose Valencia
Jose Valencia Studio
P.O. Box 8234
Phoenix, AZ 85066
http://www.GUNCARVING.com
480-415-4245

]]> By: Juanita Young http://profitablehobbies.com/faqs/compressors-faqs/how-to-choose-a-compressor/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Juanita Young Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:40:01 +0000 http://profitablehobbies.com/blog/?p=178#comment-103 I have to tell you I have used compressors in my custom frame shop for 17+ yrs....went thru 3 or 4 of them....in that time frame....this Thomas Compressor so surpasses anything I have ever used....it is wonderful...quiet...just cannot believe it...so nice to use...well worth the cost... it will be awhile before we get this system paid for...and I could of bought a lot cheaper compressor....I am so glad I did NOT do that and went with Tammy's recommendation...there is nothing on the market to begin to equal this compressor.... Juanita Young....in Kenai, Alaska I have to tell you I have used compressors in my custom frame shop for 17+ yrs….went thru 3 or 4 of them….in that time frame….this Thomas Compressor so surpasses anything I have ever used….it is wonderful…quiet…just cannot believe it…so nice to use…well worth the cost…

it will be awhile before we get this system paid for…and I could of bought a lot cheaper compressor….I am so glad I did NOT do that and went with Tammy’s recommendation…there is nothing on the market to begin to equal this compressor….

Juanita Young….in Kenai, Alaska

]]> By: Lance Larson http://profitablehobbies.com/faqs/compressors-faqs/how-to-choose-a-compressor/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Lance Larson Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:23:04 +0000 http://profitablehobbies.com/blog/?p=178#comment-97 This is great information for all. This was the biggest problem I had when I started. The first compressor I bought was too small. All trial & error but I finally found one. Thanks for the info...... Lance Larson L Larson Studio Casa Grande, AZ This is great information for all. This was the biggest problem I had when I started. The first compressor I bought was too small. All trial & error but I finally found one.

Thanks for the info……

Lance Larson

L Larson Studio
Casa Grande, AZ

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