12-04-2012, 11:08 AM
First question, whats a wheelbarrow, is that one of those antique thing's that people who don't own tractors with loaders use.
Sasquatch brings up a good point, check the rpm, a 3400 rpm one will drive you to distraction. I have a twin tank one similar to the ones you posted, but its 1725 rpm. Has run for years with no maintenance, operating air nailers and general duty in the cabinet shop till I ran a line up from the machine shop.
Have you looked for a used industrial one. The big cast iron behemoths run for ever. I picked up a V4 two stage Devilibis for around $500 on auction, had to change out the 3 phase motor but lots of air and quiet.
Sasquatch brings up a good point, check the rpm, a 3400 rpm one will drive you to distraction. I have a twin tank one similar to the ones you posted, but its 1725 rpm. Has run for years with no maintenance, operating air nailers and general duty in the cabinet shop till I ran a line up from the machine shop.
Have you looked for a used industrial one. The big cast iron behemoths run for ever. I picked up a V4 two stage Devilibis for around $500 on auction, had to change out the 3 phase motor but lots of air and quiet.
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Greg
Greg