Do you think this compressor + tank with air tool kit would be good for weekend work work on the S2000?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00916556000

 

I have the same model but with the vertical tank. The compressor works great and is very easy to use and maintain. The air tool kit that comes with it will handle most of your needs. The impact gun is rated at ~250 lb*ft max torque. I ended buying another impact gun anyhow.

Good luck!

 

Air tools are great, and I would really like to get set up with them again.

A small compressor and tank will work OK for most mechanics tools, but if you want to have the ability to use a full range of tools you may need more. Many tools are only effective with a higher SCFM rating and a larger tank.

I have been advised in the past to steer clear of the oil-less compressors and know that I was underwhelmed with the performance of a 110V unit I had for a time.

I plan to make room for a 60 gallon upright (with a 220 motor and oiled compressor) primarily for auto use.

 

yeah I know the oiless ones are noisy. I see a lot of torque wrenches requiring 11 SCFM. But the tank will put out as much air as can move through the hose (and what the regulator limits it to). so I can use a powerful torque wrench for a few seconds (long enough to break loose something) until the compressor kicks on, and then I have to wait a minute for it to fill the tank back up.

 

I have needed and used sanders, grinders, and spray units in the past that just would not be useful without more capacity. Just saying that if you are gonna add the ability to use air tools consider all the possibilities.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Squeezer
yeah I know the oiless ones are noisy.

 

I have an old version of the Craftsman compressor that Squeezer linked. It is wonderful, and can do everything that I need. Unfortunately, it takes 220 volts, which is a limiting factor. I moved recently to a house without 220V to the garage. To get around that, I yanked the motor out and replaced it with a smaller 110V motor. That's only temporary until I can run 220V to my garage. With the 110V motor it is underpowered.

I can't imagine not having an air compressor at home like this. I use it for so many things.

Edit: I guess the one Squeezer linked is 110V. So it may not be exactly the same as the one I have. It probably doesn't have the same flow (CFM) as mine, but it should still give you what you want.