Compressor Tools

[goldstar0011]

Finally got me a compressor but now I need some tools and one I'm after is a "mop", basically a buffer, electric ones ares ok but need something heavyduty so I can use G3 on the entire car which needs fast action and water.

Any suggestions where are what I need, looked on eBay but I must be having a blonde day cause I can't find one.

 

[Ed]

What compressor do you have? chances are that unless its a large one (15+cfm 150+ litre tank) it wont have the power to use a proper mop. I would personally get an elec one.

 

[goldstar0011]

I'll find out what I have asap.

What other tools should I get?
I have some electric ones but what better run off compressor

 

[Ed]

To be honest all my main tools are still power tools appart from my random orbit sander. This EATS lots of air, and as such you will need a large compressor to keep up with it. When I'm using this with my air mask the compressor is almost on all the time... I have an air wrachet which is pretty cool and an air gun which is usefull for cleaning stuff. Other than this just my spray guns etc..

 

[goldstar0011]

Orbital sander is a defo want, paint spraying do wanna learn, am liking the little grinders (seen on tv etc ) easier to grind metal than holding a heavy grinder.

 

[hughes_16v]

i saw some air tools in B&Q for compressors etc..............

 

[Andrew]

Haha, yeah, that orbital sander ran for about 5 seconds off my tiny compressor before it feebly tried keeping up with the air pouring out.

I don't think many air tools get much home use. Inflating tyres, a blow gun for cleaning stuff, impact wrench, and that is about it. Spraying and most of the other tools require a lot of air. Things like air ratchets aren't that useful unless you do a lot of work. The only reason that I would use them is because you aren't allowed electric tools, and 200cfm air is available...

I forgot - die grinders (which I think you mean by the small grinders). Kind of like a Dremel but with a bigger shank and a lot more power. Useful, but again can use a lot of air.

 

[goldstar0011]

If I have the tools available I'll do more work, many plans!
Air ratchets - probably will get one but I do like the hands on approach
Die grinder - would have been loads handy when cleaning up some weld marks!

 

[Zephyr]

i get a impact wrench(got one actually lol) (better than an impact ratchet more power) its so much better than straining on those dumb ass half rusted on bolts

 

[Ed]

LOL I remember trying your compressor Andrew, that was pure Comedy

 

[Andrew]

Well, it blows up tyres and can dry and clean parts which is all I need, and for £30 you can't complain.

 

[Ed]

No, its a bargin. I reckon we should connect it to a micra engine and gear it up a bit.. make it work a bit faster..

 

[detox]

detox

yo i am looking at gettong a good compressor but was wondering what cind of stats i should look ok in 50 ltr tank ok

 

[goldstar0011]

Basically bigger is better, bigger capacity and bigger motor.