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Re: Tools: air tools
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 12/16/2004, 8:56 am
In Response To: Tools: air tools (Tom)

: I just purchased a compressor and nail gun for some home remodeling jobs.
: Does anyone use air tools or any sort for building? sanders, routers, etc?

How big is your compressor (gallons, CFM)? Most air tools require higher volumes of air than nail guns. I recently bought a Porter Cable pancake compressor and finishing nailer combo for the same reason you did and it's fantastic, but I have no illusions that the compressor will work with a sander or other air tool.

: Maybe I need more tools :)

Of course you do! Doesn't everyone? :D

BTW, if you haven't aready, get a FlexEel hose for your compressor. No more infuriating kinks and coils and it's much lighter when you're working on a ladder or over your head.

Messages In This Thread

Tools: air tools
Tom -- 12/15/2004, 11:47 pm
Re: Tools: air tools
Mark Grieve -- 12/19/2004, 11:40 pm
Nail gun is great for aligning forms
Miles -- 12/16/2004, 11:32 am
Re: Nail gun is great for aligning forms
Will -- 12/17/2004, 10:32 am
Re: Tools: air tools
Will -- 12/16/2004, 10:55 am
Re: Tools: air tools
Brian Nystrom -- 12/16/2004, 8:56 am
Re: Tools: air tools
Gennie -- 12/16/2004, 8:41 am