I'm also curious what the difference is between fully packaged vs the standard compressor. I'll be asking the company selling it as well but thought I'd ask here too
Do some searches over on garagejournal forum. I recall reading a few in depth threads a while back about some of the IR pumps having issues on some of the mid and lower end models. I don't recall specifics though. I think there was a lot of praise for Quincy and Champion. Something I bookmarked a few years ago for reference: http://www.tptools.com/Air-Compressors.html
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I get possession of the new place next week and have already started my tool search based on feedback here. When I get access I'll send out some pics.
First purchase will be a compressor. I was thinking about this one. Any feedback from you guys?
I'm also curious what the difference is between fully packaged vs the standard compressor. I'll be asking the company selling it as well but thought I'd ask here too
I still haven't pulled the trigger on a compressor. I also saw some comments on the quality of the low/mid tier IR's. Seems the garage journal people like FS-Curtis, Champion and Quincy but it's hard to say. I'm not in a rush so I'm going to think a bit more.
The good news is that I finally have the place and am getting all moved in. The place is much smaller with a car but still better than anything I've had in the past. Especially considering I also have a 2 car garage not shown. Working with the grass in front of the shop vs concrete may prove interesting but I'm thinking of a few solutions. I wish the enclosed patio was a bit deeper to park some cars easier but it's still a very interesting area to hang out. To the right of the shop is also another outbuilding where the compressor will be. I didn't take pics of it.
Biggest problem so far is the driveway in the front. I didn't notice how steep it was in combination with the crest of the road. I'm scraping the hell out of the car hauler getting it in and out. Seems a small tractor, a custom built tug (perhaps with a small flatbed and hoist for moving heavy things to the shop??) or regrading the drive is going to be necessary. I'll post more about that stuff in the shop section.
I still haven't pulled the trigger on a compressor. I also saw some comments on the quality of the low/mid tier IR's. Seems the garage journal people like FS-Curtis, Champion and Quincy but it's hard to say. I'm not in a rush so I'm going to think a bit more.
The good news is that I finally have the place and am getting all moved in. The place is much smaller with a car but still better than anything I've had in the past. Especially considering I also have a 2 car garage not shown. Working with the grass in front of the shop vs concrete may prove interesting but I'm thinking of a few solutions. I wish the enclosed patio was a bit deeper to park some cars easier but it's still a very interesting area to hang out. To the right of the shop is also another outbuilding where the compressor will be. I didn't take pics of it.
Biggest problem so far is the driveway in the front. I didn't notice how steep it was in combination with the crest of the road. I'm scraping the hell out of the car hauler getting it in and out. Seems a small tractor, a custom built tug (perhaps with a small flatbed and hoist for moving heavy things to the shop??) or regrading the drive is going to be necessary. I'll post more about that stuff in the shop section.
You can work on them but in general it sucks and it's tough to do quality work. At least that's what I found.
There is potential to do something with the patio I just need to figure it out. I think a lean to on the back for solvent tank, blaster and press might not be bad either. I'll figure it out once I start laying things out.
I could add concrete but I like having a yard too. More than me, my mutt in the pic likes the yard since he's a crack head for fetch.
Back to the tool discussion. I was checking out compressors again and came across the Eaton compressors. The specs for the 2 stage 3 or 4 cyl models look very good for the $$. Anyone have personal experience with one?
The new place looks absolutely awesome Steve! Holy cow!
Add some "bogey wheels" to the hauler... they don't just have to be added at the rear - you could add a couple pair where needed. The other thing that would be cheap and easy is to add some skid strips of wood or plastic where the witness marks are on the bottom of the trailer, and at least give it a softer surface to scrape on.
Thanks. Once it's more setup and your back in this part of the state you'll have to stop by.
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The new place looks absolutely awesome Steve! Holy cow!
Add some "bogey wheels" to the hauler... they don't just have to be added at the rear - you could add a couple pair where needed. The other thing that would be cheap and easy is to add some skid strips of wood or plastic where the witness marks are on the bottom of the trailer, and at least give it a softer surface to scrape on.
Thanks for the complement. I hope I can get it setup as as nice as you've gotten yours. Though I imagine I will be on 1/4th the budget at most.
I was looking into adding some wheels. I'm headed to the local trailer supply today to see what they have. I want to at least add them to the front and rear first to protect the alumn side panels. If I need more I can go from there. Trailer has small skid plates on the back but they are certainly not big enough
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