pnumatic polisher?

tsbrewers · 04-18-06, 03:50

Just wondering if anyone here uses a pneumatic machine? If so, how do they like it and which one do they use?

Brew

tsbrewers · 11-12-07, 05:35

Ok, since i got so many replies to this thread in the last year and a half, I thought I would bump it and see if ANYONE uses a pneumatic polisher???? I have been thinking about buying one, but was looking for opinions.

Brew

the other pc · 11-12-07, 10:34

Pneumatic polishing and sanding tools are wonderful things. But they’re impractical for the vast majority of detailers.

Not only are they generally more expensive than electrics, but they also require a freaking huge compressor to run them.

They’re only practical in large, fixed location shops that do enough volume to justify a really honkin’ compressor.

PC.

tsbrewers · 11-13-07, 02:34

Ok, I have the compressor part covered, just looking for the polisher. I see Griots has one, I was hoping someone had experience with one. Thanks,

Brew

danponjican · 11-13-07, 10:44

I used to have a Cyclo model 11A (pneumatic version). Like already stated, it was a major CFM hog so I got rid of it. It required 14 CFM at 90 psi!!! I mean we are talking a twin cylinder, belt driven 240V air system. My portable compressor would run it at proper pressure for like 10 seconds and then fall flat on its face.

Oh yeah, and the retial price for the cyclo model 11A is only $625.

Fly Bye · 11-13-07, 02:20

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Originally Posted by tsbrewers

Ok, since i got so many replies to this thread in the last year and a half

the other pc · 11-13-07, 02:26

Brew, what kind of compressor do you have? What kind of power does it draw? What is its specified air output?

If had a really honkin’ compressor (preferably a Kaeser screw compressor if I had oodles of money/space) I’d look at tools from National Detroit, Dynabrade or Hutchins.

PC.

tsbrewers · 11-13-07, 03:46

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Originally Posted by danponjican

I used to have a Cyclo model 11A (pneumatic version). Like already stated, it was a major CFM hog so I got rid of it. It required 14 CFM at 90 psi!!! I mean we are talking a twin cylinder, belt driven 240V air system. My portable compressor would run it at proper pressure for like 10 seconds and then fall flat on its face.

Oh yeah, and the retial price for the cyclo model 11A is only $625.

You wouldn't be willing to sell it dirt cheap would ya?

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Brew, what kind of compressor do you have? What kind of power does it draw? What is its specified air output?

If had a really honkin’ compressor (preferably a Kaeser screw compressor if I had oodles of money/space) I’d look at tools from National Detroit, Dynabrade or Hutchins.

PC.

one of my compressors is a Quincy QT-5, 26 amps on 220, and I believe it does 18 cfm at 100 psi. (I have two more missing from pic)

Brew

phamkl · 11-13-07, 04:18

I think you generally find pneumatics in places with fixed air compressors and huge shop reservoirs.

tsbrewers · 11-13-07, 04:38

Ok, let me ask this, would a 6" pneumatic sander work? I have heard that they run too fast to be used as a buffer, (10k rpms) but if I threw a regulator on it and let's say ran it at 40psi, does that sound feasible? My PC vibrates like crazy, and my pneumatic sanders are much smoother, quieter, lighter, etc.

Brew

the other pc · 11-13-07, 05:02

Looks like you’ve got the air to do it right.

I’m seriously jealous.

Have fun. Keep us posted on what toys you get and how they work for you.

PC.