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Lately it seems I'm spending about 90% of my time just removing rusted on nuts and bolts and 10% doing the actual work - this with hand tools.
What's the minimum HP & PSI requirements for a DIY guy like me?
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sears usually ahs deals on 33 gal 6hp 150psimax compressors for like $300 with some air tools. tahts what i got and it runs any tool i need it to
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Lou....watcht he Crappy Tire ads. I picked up a 10gal compressor with 125psi max psi with impact wrench, rachet and impact hammer for $260 back in September. It may be a bit on the small side for my needs but it sure beats the hell out of doing it by hand. Another bonus is that it is relaively light since it's not the biggest one out there. If you ave the $$ don't go below 15gal for the tank.
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Originally posted by Russell-3L:
sears usually ahs deals on 33 gal 6hp 150psimax compressors for like $300 with some air tools. tahts what i got and it runs any tool i need it to
That same ad has been burning a hole in my retinas!! I so close to forking out the money.
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My craftsman Air Compressor and Air tolls was the best gift/tools in my garage - I urge anyone with the room for one to get one. It makes working on the car sooooooo much easier.
The minimum tools you need are:
1/2" Impact Gun
3/8" Air Ratchet
Air Hammer
and a bunch of extensions and a deep well impact socket set, in Metric.
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And the gun that comes with the Craftsmen compressors suX! Oh well they were free w/ it. What do you expect.
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98.5 SVT now gone ... new wheels = 2005 330i
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Originally posted by Russell-3L:
i got this impact gun
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=321&pricetype=
not bad for a cheapie and its got TONS of power
Harbor Freight is the BOMB!! Good thing I have one within 20 minutes of my house 
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i have the 60 gallon tank by craftsman :  i can't remember the hp but it is everything that i need. the only problem was i had to wire it to 220 but it was well worth it. now if i could just talk the wife into letting me buy one for our second home. 
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1998 grand prix gtp(wife)
1993 dodge shadow es(winter beater)
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