12-31-2013, 01:38 PM
(12-31-2013, 01:22 PM)EdK Wrote: Terry,
Wow! Most impressive project. How much air is required to use it? What size is your compressor?
Thanks,
Ed
The nozzle consumes about 0.3 scfm of air (by calculation). I am running a 3/4 HP "Ultra Quiet" compressor from California Air Tools. The compressor is rated about 1 cfm and cycles 2 or 3 times a minute, so I tend to believe the 0.3 scfm calculation.
By the way, if anyone is looking for a smaller, quiet, not-too-high-cost compressor, I recommend checking out California Air Tools. "Ultra Quiet" may be a stretch, but two people can have a conversation right on top of it without having to use raised voices. My bench grinder makes more noise. Home Depot is a retailer for California Air Tools, but you have to order it over their website and have it shipped. I think I paid around $170 including MN sales tax.
Terry S.