Thank you gentlemen.

A compressor sounds quite useful.

For now I'll live with what I have but will look into a compressor.

Neil.

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Bill M <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a blow tip on my compressor hose all the time. I find myself using it to help dry the car,clean off the mower,"sweep" the garage,etc...
> As for air tools I started out with cheap ones and have since
> added a snap on 3/8 impact,Mac 3/8 and 1/2" air ratchet. The rest are cheap stuff but work.
> Like everything with a motor I always want more power so
> started out with a 1.7hp 32gallon and now have a 5hp 56gallon compressor. The 1.7 wasnt enough to spray with
> but worked okay doing everything else.
> Love my air compressor but my neighbors hate it!!
>
> Bill
> 5hp air compressor
> 87 Westy
> Zetec Turbo
>
> On Sep 9, 2012, at 4:56 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Electric impact wrenches tend to big, clumsy, and most are not variable
>> speed/torque. If you're going to work on your own vehicle long term a 2 to5
>> horse compressor and some air tools become a great investment. You can start
>> out with cheapie air tools and work your way up as skills and needs dictate.
>> I have impacts and speed wrenches in various sizes/torque ranges. Just being
>> able inflate tires and blow off parts after cleaning justify the investment.

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Neil n

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