Yet another sandblasting question
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:23 pm
Alright, I've mentioned this before, but here's my dilemma: I rent a house, so 220V service is not an option. We plan to buy a house in the future, but possibly not for another 3 - 5 years. So whatever blast setup I go with I will have to live with until then. My plan is to by a ~30 gallon, 110V compressor and run it with a pressure pot and a tiny nozzle. Not Ideal I know, but I'm prepared to live with it.
Question: given the option between these two compressors, is the improvement I would see with the more expensive unit really worth double the price?
*Option 1: Craftsman Professional, 27 gallon, 150 max PSI, 7.2 cfm @ 40 PSI, 5.8 cfm @ 90 PSI - normally ~$650, Craig's List Special at $350 (new/good condition)
*Option 2: Quincy, 26 gallon, 135 max PSI, 8.3 cfm @ 40 PSI, 7.3 cfm @ 90 PSI - $700 to $750 depending on source
If I go with the Quincy, am I going to be SOOO GLAD that I spent twice as much on it? Thanks for your thoughtful responses, sarcasm, and/or insults.
Question: given the option between these two compressors, is the improvement I would see with the more expensive unit really worth double the price?
*Option 1: Craftsman Professional, 27 gallon, 150 max PSI, 7.2 cfm @ 40 PSI, 5.8 cfm @ 90 PSI - normally ~$650, Craig's List Special at $350 (new/good condition)
*Option 2: Quincy, 26 gallon, 135 max PSI, 8.3 cfm @ 40 PSI, 7.3 cfm @ 90 PSI - $700 to $750 depending on source
If I go with the Quincy, am I going to be SOOO GLAD that I spent twice as much on it? Thanks for your thoughtful responses, sarcasm, and/or insults.