[TheForge] Compressor options

GHS [email protected]
Fri Aug 29 21:25:00 2003


Dave do you need that compressor for something other than the mask?
I've got another of those blowers for furnace vents that you could use if
that one you got last year is already in service.

I have a small oil less compressor that makes more noise than my two stage
compressor.

Mike Graf

Dave Brown wrote:

> All,
>
> Oilless compressors?  Are they worth the extra $$$?
>
> Needing to replace my current weak compressor, I'm looking at various
> compressors at the local Big Box stores.  Some are oilless and some have
> the more common oil reservoir for the crank.  I may want to use the air
> supply for a positive pressure mask for sand blasting.  Is oil
> contamination of the air a big concern?  Are there oil traps or filters
> like the water traps? etc...etc...
>
> Any and all thoughts appreciated.
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
> ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG
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