# What air-compressor & tools do you have?

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [January 8, 2005, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882 "2005-01-08T11:07:01Z")
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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2005, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882/1 "2005-01-08T11:07:01Z")

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Just curious to know what you guys have in terms of air-compressors and  
air-compressor tools?

Was just looking at the CT flyer and noticed this. It comes with bonus  
accessories with the special sale so I was just curious and interested.

![http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/CompressorsAirTools/Compressors/0588008_450_CC_30043.jpg](http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/CompressorsAirTools/Compressors/0588008_450_CC_30043.jpg)

Reg. $349.99  
Sale $274.99

Peak HP of 2.5, running HP of 1.3  
15 amps, 120V  
1/2" impact wrench, 3/8" air ratchet, air chisel, 25’ hose, 17-piece accessory kit  
Pump rpm: 3,200  
Cast-iron oil lubricated  
5.2 scfm @ 40 psi; 4.2 scfm @ 90 psi  
Oversized gauges  
Built-in tool/accessory storage  
Weight: 64 lbs  
8-gallon with a maximum psi of 125

[http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product\_detail.jsp?PRODUCT\<\>prd\_id=845524443256955&FOLDER\<\>browsePath=2534374303517562&FOLDER\<\>browsePath=2534374303517563&FOLDER\<\>browsePath=1408474396669738&FOLDER\<\>folder\_id=1408474396669738&ASSORTMENT\<\>ast\_id=1408474396670271&bmUID=1105211041430](http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443256955&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=2534374303517562&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=2534374303517563&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474396669738&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396669738&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474396670271&bmUID=1105211041430)

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### Author: ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2005, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882/2 "2005-01-08T11:22:52Z")

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have a fab shop with all the tools i need along with a 20hp air compressor

2.5hp is only good for real small stuff that wont require alot of air really… but are handy

If you are interested in using it for sand blasting at all then it wont work. but for an impact or air ractchet their great!

and for $279 thats even greater!

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### Author: ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2005, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882/3 "2005-01-08T11:37:18Z")

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many heavier duty air tools need at least 5hp…but for the house i guess it is ok

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### Author: ![Titan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Titan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Titan)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2005, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-air-compressor-tools-do-you-have/82882/4 "2005-01-08T11:58:36Z")

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I have the very same compressor/package.

It works fine for impact and rachet. That is about all though.  
The 4.2 cfm at 90 psi is pretty low. Many tools require more then that, as I found out when I bought a die grinder rated for 6 cfm @ 90.

If you have room, it’s better off to look for quality used compressors/tanks that shops may be selling off. Something between 15-20 cfm @ 90 psi with a 40 gallon tank would be great.