what size compressor is recommended for use with this? sander
307413
If you use It for extended time periods the more gallons the compressor has the more even the power will be. A 20 gal is mid range. A small compressor will do ok for small amounts of time but might struggle for prolonged usage.
307414
I use a 2 gallon 110 vac compressor for home use only, for heavy or more continues use need a 100 gallon compressor.
307415
A large tank helps, but you really want your compressor output to be greater than the tool useage (CFM rating). If the tool takes more than the air compressor makes, sooner or later you will run out of air no matter how big the tank is.
903663
Not a problem. You will use a sanding sleeve or cylinder. The larger sanding cylinders use a compression sleeve to grip the sanding sleeves and the small sleeves are held in place by at tab with a simple screw. Wrenches are included to change the sleeves.
1188320
A compressor that would yield around 10cfm. Even if yours created less, it would work ok but deplete your supply faster. That being said, this sander is usually used as a "bondo hog" with 36 grit paper. That means that it would cut the bondo quickly and prolonged running is not usually necessary. If your compressor will run a normal 6" DA sander, it will run this tool. Great tool!!!
1797503
I started with decent 2HP connected to another small compressor and that wasn't enough, So I borrowed a Rollaire 5HP and that worked good. So I would say you need a good 5HP to run steady. I don't think you will find another DA sander that runs decent on less than that.
1226538
You need a compressor that provides 80 - 100 psi. I would recommend a Porter Cable pancake compressor or something similar.
2060533
Any compressor. But if the compressor is small, will have to stop and let it catch up
2212659
NopeThe sander works great and very powerful to use .You have two speed levels Low and high..
643881
It will work, but you will have to wait so compressor recovers. Better off with hammer and chisel
1827934
It would be my expectation that this unit could handle a small sandblaster with enough sustained air-flow for smaller parts. Check your CFM demand for your cabinet-unit and compare it with the listed CFM capacity (at selected pressure) for this compressor in the manufacturers' data. NorthStar's product specifications on the Amazon listing seem to be pretty accurate. Should be simple deduction from there... good luck.
1155748
My sander has a 1 1/16" outside diameter on the vacuum port and the armorall vacuum fit right on it. It's a dewalt sander and I bet it's a standard size port. The vacuum works GREAT at keeping the dust down, way better than the little bag the sander came with. I don't think you will need anything extra.
1640210
I also use a shop vac with mine. The sander dust port has small nibs that hold my hose very well. I am icing a generic black plastic hose, and I am unsure of the size, but this system works well.
265952
I use a 135psi 80 gal. upright. And when I have a big cutting job I still will have to wait a minute for the compressor to catch up.
1499698
I have used this compressor with a finish nailer on a small home improvement project and it worked fine. I would not use for any big projects or with tools that require a lot of air.
2029453
This will depend on how much cutting you want to do, how thick the piece is and to a lesser degree what kind of metal. I use a 2.5HP single stage compressor and it is a bit overkill for my needs. I make cuts that are less then a foot long and in 1/4 inch or less steel. Your mileage may very.
2099184
Yes, this is a wonderful sander and should work great. Also you can use sandpaper from other models if choose.
45288
You can use any five inch discs. I've accidentally bought some discs where the holes to vacuum up the dust as it flies off didn't meet up with the sander's and even those worked, the dust just didn't go in to the bag.
179426
Yes but you will need a compressor big enough uses a lot of air I would suggest a belt sander though it will do the best