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Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions?

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Kerwin

11-08-2006 17:40:42

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Just wondering what you all think of Sanborn air compressors, specifically the 220V, 60 gallon upright models.

I was looking at a couple models at the local Menards, the one that caught my eye had a top pressure of 155 psi and put out 10-11 scfm at 100 psi (if I remember correctly).

I'm looking for something for homeshop use, that would include the normal impact tools as well as occassional DA sander and sandblaster. Any thoughts? Thanks for the input.

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Jerry/MT

11-08-2006 20:21:47

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Re: Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions? in reply to Kerwin, 11-08-2006 17:40:42

I have an old Sanborn and the tank rotted out on it despite draining it after every use and storing it with the drain open. The compressor/motor itself runs like a champ. I found a replacment tank at Surplus Center ($119 vs $275 from Coleman/Sanborn)and will mount the old compressor on that.

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MikeCatthemuseum

11-08-2006 18:30:04

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Re: Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions? in reply to Kerwin, 11-08-2006 17:40:42

10-11cfm @100psi is a two hp air compressor. It will do an impact just fine, but nearly anything will as it is typically not a high draw device. You use it for 10 seconds and then lay it down for five minutes so the compressor has time to recover.

I think this compressor would be very hard put to keep up with a sandblaster or DA sander. Check the consumption specs on the blaster or DA to confirm. Your compressor will have to be about 1.25 times the rated draw or it'll never break even.

That said, I have a Sanborn 3 3/4hp oil less (actual 8cfm @ 100psi) that I have been running like a dog for years. The pressure switch screwed up, so It is always on (cuts out at the proper pressure just no way to swtich it off with the cord plugged into a receptacle). The regulator went out and I had to adapt some spare parts. Pump and motor have been bulletproof. It's deafening is my only complaint about it.

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JoeK(WI)

11-08-2006 18:26:37

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Re: Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions? in reply to Kerwin, 11-08-2006 17:40:42

The Sanborn name has been owned by Coleman for several years now since Coleman bought out the old Sanborn Company.The old Sanborns were good solid units,unknown how the new ones hold up.At 10-11 scfm@100psi(in my experience/opinion)you would be at the bare minimums on sanders/blasters.Check the tools,usually their requirements are shown on the label. Sanders and blasters are real air hogs compared to most other tools.MY rule of thumb would be appx 5hp on a two stage and 6-7hp minimum on a single stage.Much better to have a little extra air than a be a little short.

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RayP(MI)

11-10-2006 05:47:59

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Re: Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions? in reply to JoeK(WI), 11-08-2006 18:26:37

Couldn"t get repair parts for mine from Coleman. Said they discontinued that model. Managed to cobble a repair on the valve/cylinder head that has held so far. When it goes, it is new compressor time, and it won"t be Sanborn!

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135 Fan

11-08-2006 23:58:53

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Re: Sanborn Air Compressors--Opinions? in reply to JoeK(WI), 11-08-2006 18:26:37

You need a real heavy duty compressor to run a sandblaster or any high cfm continuous duty tools for more than about a minute or you'll blow it up. 10 or 11 CFM isn't really a lot. For an impact gun or non continuous tools it should be fine. Dave

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