Smitty79 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I load about 300 rounds a week. About once a week, I pick up the primers that didn't go down the chute of my 550 and then blow down the bench and the press. I had a drawer full of half full "canned air" cans from various electronics cleaning purchases. I'm almost empty on the last one. I'd like to find an inexpensive compressor, with the right fittings, to be able to blow things down. I am not enough of a do it yourselfer that I need something fancy. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW I have one of these. Works great very powerful and the different attachments are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzapp Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Just remember that an air compressor will kick out moisture too, so get a good moisture trap with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I use one a friend gave me that came out of a dental office. Super quet and has all the fancy gadgets already built into it. HF has a pancake compressor on sale for $39 I noticed the other day, it would work for that job too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Air-Blaster-Blower-Large/dp/B00017LSPI I got one of these bad boys a few months ago after reading about it here on the forums. For puffing loose powder flakes and dust it works great. Won't replace a compressor but then again neither does canned air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I use one a friend gave me that came out of a dental office. Super quet and has all the fancy gadgets already built into it. HF has a pancake compressor on sale for $39 I noticed the other day, it would work for that job too. +1 on the pancake compressor. It works great, its Small and it stores nicely under my bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenr Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The pancake compressors from Harbor Freight work well, and you can use them for filling tires when needed. Can't beat their money back gaurantee http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compressors/3-gal-13-hp-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-61615.html I will also say that that style goes on sale often. And the extended warranty is worth it for a walk in and carry a new one out. Here is a web site for Harbor Freight coupons. 20 to 25% off the sale price. http://slickdeals.net/f/1276399-Harbor-Freight-Coupon-Thread For PC users there are coupons toward the bottom of the page, that you can print out. I have just started switching over to Mac and can't find them on it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) I've been thinking about getting one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Canned-Compressed-Air-Alternative/dp/B00DYC3EKO I've been looking for a portable canned air solution for a while. I did find some refillable cans but I have heard it is tough to get the pressure just right. There is also a video on youtube about making your own. If anyone has the first one or has made the second one, let us know how it worked out for ya...Thanks Edited April 7, 2015 by gng4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I just use a small brush and a pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW I have one of these. Works great very powerful and the different attachments are nice. i use same one, works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepro22 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I got this compressor from Lowe's when they had it on sale for Christmas: http://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1-5-HP-3-Gallon-155-PSI-120-Volt-Hot-Dog-Electric-Air-Compressor/4686711 Very happy so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinSC Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have one of these: http://www.lowes.com/pd_349204-70-C2002_0__?productId=4764588&Ntt=pancake+compressor&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dpancake%2Bcompressor&facetInfo= works great, but it will wake up the dead when it's filling the tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenr Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have posted a coupon wiki site link in the past for HF coupons. They updated the site and the coupon attachments can longer be found. Well this one has them all and for the curious even the inside track club coupons. But be warned that unless you have the card you can't use those coupons. But you can get an idea of what they are and if you think it is worth it. http://www.hfqpdb.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Metro DataVac Electric Duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdbyrne79 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Go with the compressor. I have found no better way to clean a gun than to soak everything with solvent, give it a few strokes with a toothbrush, and then hit it with a burst of 125psi shop air. Every particle from every crevice just goes away. That alone is worth having a compressor in your gun room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trgt Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Why not a vacuum instead - Metro DataVac Toner Vac & Micro Cleaning Tools? Although it can run as a blower also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigarm Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Don't know what I would do without my air compressor! Of course, I use it for more than just my reloading, but it is a valuable tool to have even if it was just for reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Don't like blowing spent primer material everywhere. A regular vauum works best. I also put mineral oil in the 550 catch tray to capture the lead dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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