Compressor/Impact wrench

[spacejamz]

Can I use this compressor (I would also get this kit with the impact wrench) to remove properly torqued lug nuts on my car (Honda Civic)? Or do I need something bigger?

SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 3.7 SCFM
SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 2.4 SCFM

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

 

[NutBucket]

If all you want to do is remove lug nuts just get a breaker bar.

 

[spacejamz]

I will be using the compressor for my nail gun so I was checking to see if I could kill two birds with one stone...

Is this compressor strong enough to remove lug nuts?

 

[NutBucket]

For short bursts it should be fine. But honestly, if you need a compressor for other tasks you might as well get a bigger one unless you really need it to be super portable.

It does bug me that there are zero specs for the impact gun though.

 

[T2urtle]

yes that little guy can do lug nuts. It will probably be running a lot more if you try for big things, maybe not enough supply for a crank pulley.

Anything short burst can be done by any compressor of size, motor might always be running but who cares. Now painting and grinding is something that might suck up more air then what your compressor can put out. I myself have a 26 or 33 craftsman, they can be found for $150-$300 pending time,sale, coupon.

 

[mvbighead]

Here you go:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2187658&highlight=impact

Personally, I am pretty excited about my cordless electric. Works very well, and the batteries old a good charge.

If you're stuck on using a compressor, you should probably consider something a bit bigger. At 3 gallon capacity, I would assume it is going to do a lot of recharging.

 

[Vic Vega]

I will be using the compressor for my nail gun so I was checking to see if I could kill two birds with one stone...

Is this compressor strong enough to remove lug nuts?

With the right impact gun, sure.

 

[Mandres]

For an impact wrench, the specs of the compressor really don't matter. As long as the tank is full to 100psi+ you could even unplug it and any rattle gun will run long enough to loosen a lug nut or four.

It's when you're holding down the trigger whaling away on a stuck bolt that the gun goes through air. For quick blasts like lug nuts any compressor will work.

So, yes.

 

[Raizinman]

I started off wrenching many many years ago at home with a small compressor. Just enough to drive my impact wrench. After a few years I decided I needed more air. Instead of just going out and purchasing a 5 hp vertical compressor, I decided to get a 3 hp and put my now two compressors together. I have them connected via air hose and run the small one for small jobs and when I need the extra umffff, I run them both. This saved me a lot of money to start with and now I don’t have to power up a 5 hp compressor to do little jobs. I can now choose which (sometimes both) compressor to use. The compressor you have in mind is a great starter air compressor and if you should decide to go bigger, you can pick a medium size compressor to add to the one you already have. Nothing gets wasted. Especially nice if you don’t have 220volts available for a larger size air compressor.