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[BWDart]

Got a 60 gal craftsman tank from neighbor head blew for 2nd time [oilless) want to use the 5hp motor with a oil head unit, will build mounts and figure out correct pulleys, how many cfm should I need for body work tools?

 

[volaredon]

I bought a horizontal version 30 gallon crapsman oilless that was dead, I have a 5 hp briggs powered compressor, was on a set of hot dog tanks that sprung pinholes so I cut the engine mount base off of those and welded it to the formerly oilless powered tank, been using that as my backup or for if I need air on the road for probably 10 years like this. My son has it at his house currently, until he can find a 2 stage upright like mine for his garage

 

[RustyRatRod]

I have the HF 5HP twin cylinder pump on my big outside compressor and it's lasted for over ten years. Just a single stage pump but it rocks right along. You'll need to add a belt drive. No big deal.

 

[93ragtop]

I used the harbor freight compressor as well. 3? Years on a 80 gal tank.....

Two points with it.
1. Follow their break in procedure. Seemed to me most complaints were from people who didn't.
2. Get extra oil. I think it was about 3 QTS to fill.....

 

[93ragtop]

Forgot to add. Make sure the check valve is working.

 

[6PakBee]

With 5 hp you are looking at about 18-20 cfm @125 psig. Beadblast cabinets 20-25 cfm, DA sanders 15-20 cfm. For my stuff these are the biggest air hogs.