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I have a 6.5 HP compressor and looking at purchasing some air tools,
i.e. ROS. I understand the lack of moving parts for the air ROS has a
longer shelf life. Are there other advantages/ disadvantages of air vs.
power tools? Do any of you use air ROS for woodworking? Any recommended
air tool manufacturers for woodworkers? Primarily wood but may use it
on occasion for auto.
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-Air tools are also safer for use around flammable materials. When I
worked on planes most of the power tools like drills & sanders were
air-powered. If you get air-powered tools you won't have to worry
about igniting the JP4 you have in your shop. -Advantages/disadvantage? Is your compressor 6.5 hp 220 volt or 110 volt?
If 110 volt it is more likely 2 hp and probably not big enough to keep up
with a ROS air sanders demands. It may run for maybe a minute.
You need to look at the cfm out put on your compressor and on the tool you
want to buy to insure compatibility.
The advantage to electric power tools is that they work just about anywhere
that has 110 volt power.
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