I have a 3 gallon portable Craftsman compressor that has done/does a great job for firing trim nailers/staplers, filling tires and pool toys, etc. However, I am getting into doing some autobody work, and other projects in the garage that need paint/finishes sprayed. The wagner is just not cutting it. It works ok for some things, but I want something real.
My question is, what kind of requirements should I start to look for in a compressor? I know a big tank is always good, but I also park my cars in this garage, so a smaller footprint is good too. I'm also just a hobbiest, not a pro, so I don't need to spend top dollar here. Let me know what you guys recommend or at least what you think the bare minimums are so that I can start shopping around. Thanks in advance.
My question is, what kind of requirements should I start to look for in a compressor? I know a big tank is always good, but I also park my cars in this garage, so a smaller footprint is good too. I'm also just a hobbiest, not a pro, so I don't need to spend top dollar here. Let me know what you guys recommend or at least what you think the bare minimums are so that I can start shopping around. Thanks in advance.