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DIY / Spray gun setup to paint truck?
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Matthew Jeschke
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Haha, nice. I am looking at youtube. Ppl are using their cheapo 21 gallon comoressor and it seems to be working to paint. I think I got this now. Thx foe all the help
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Away!
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Matthew Jeschke
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I found a used 30 gallon 9.9 CFM Husky compressor for sale locally. Hopefully nobody can get to it before me. I'm going first thing in the morning to look at it.
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Craigslist, loot:
Devilbiss GTI w/ 1.3mm tip for $125 believe is like a $400 or $500 gun new, cannot tell for sure as there are so many knockoffs.
32 gallon tank woth 9.9 CFM for $230. Not sure what is worth, at least $300 new.
The devilbiss from what I understand is a very respectable professional gun. Guy said just to buy cheapo harbor freight for primer if I need it.
Now for finishing tools like the rotary polisher, and misc tools stuff to spray with like masking paper and plastic
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Devilbiss GTI w/ 1.3mm tip for $125 believe is like a $400 or $500 gun new, cannot tell for sure as there are so many knockoffs.
32 gallon tank woth 9.9 CFM for $230. Not sure what is worth, at least $300 new.
The devilbiss from what I understand is a very respectable professional gun. Guy said just to buy cheapo harbor freight for primer if I need it.
Now for finishing tools like the rotary polisher, and misc tools stuff to spray with like masking paper and plastic
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I think you did good. IMO, everyone that works on their own stuff should have at least a compressor like that for all-around use. Other than running your paint gun, it'll run air nailers for carpentry forever as well as impact guns and die grinders for mechanical work. Having good pressure and volume for more than the 10 seconds a pancake compressor will provide will be really convenient for a blow gun and airing up tires.
Just keep that tank drained and the compressor powered off when not in use. I had a 30-gallon oiless Craftsman that I kept powered on because it never leakedd. I came home after a weekend away to find my garage freezer thawed. It was packed with deer, beef, fish, pork, shrimp, crawfish, etc. so it was a big loss. The compressor developed a leak and ran so much that the motor burnt up and tripped the breaker, killing the freezer with it. I salvaged the tank and converted that compressor to a belt-driven oiled design with a compressor head and motor I scored off Craigslist and copper tubing and fittings from Home Depot. I also made that garage receptacle a dedicated compressor circuit.
Oh, and I reworked the shelves in my pantry to put a chest freezer in there. Inside the house is a MUCH better environment for a freezer. I don't ever wanna endure such a meaty loss again.
Just keep that tank drained and the compressor powered off when not in use. I had a 30-gallon oiless Craftsman that I kept powered on because it never leakedd. I came home after a weekend away to find my garage freezer thawed. It was packed with deer, beef, fish, pork, shrimp, crawfish, etc. so it was a big loss. The compressor developed a leak and ran so much that the motor burnt up and tripped the breaker, killing the freezer with it. I salvaged the tank and converted that compressor to a belt-driven oiled design with a compressor head and motor I scored off Craigslist and copper tubing and fittings from Home Depot. I also made that garage receptacle a dedicated compressor circuit.
Oh, and I reworked the shelves in my pantry to put a chest freezer in there. Inside the house is a MUCH better environment for a freezer. I don't ever wanna endure such a meaty loss again.
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That is a sweet idea, dedicated garage compressor circuit.
I had wanted an oiled setup. I think lasts longer. However this deal was too good to pass up
Also had thought would be cool to make a comoressor. I was looking for a couple used gas cylinders then a pump... but eh this is easier lol
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Tonyrodz
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I have a craftsman compressor in my van. I have no love for any craftsman power anything! Not reliable or any longevity at all.
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That is a sweet idea, dedicated garage compressor circuit.
I had wanted an oiled setup. I think lasts longer. However this deal was too good to pass up
Also had thought would be cool to make a comoressor. I was looking for a couple used gas cylinders then a pump... but eh this is easier lol
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They last longer and are much quieter, but everyone's gotta start somewhere and it'll support your painting exploits and much more far better than a pancake compressor. If you ever decide to Frankenstein one together, at least you now have a tank already. The compressor pump heads at Harbor Freight are actually pretty good. I believe you have projects of bigger priorities at the moment, though!
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For sure, thanks everybody for the help. Now I need to figure out which incidentals I need.... should I get a rotary sander? I see some youtube painters roughing up their reprays with them. I imagine a hand sand job on this truck would take forever...
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