What Air Compressors Are You All Using?

[dreamer2355]

Hey all,

What experiences do you have with air compressors you have to aid you with the use of air tools when your working on your prjoects from home?

I am thinking of purchasing this for home use –

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00916474000P?vName=Power+Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&cName=Equipment&blockNo=5&blockType=L5&prdNo=5&i_cntr=1314183966041

Anyone have any feed back on this model or any other recomendations?

Thanks!

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[Gen3]

Dreamer, A friend has this one http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00916475000P?vName=Power+Tools+%26+Equipment&cName=Equipment&sName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=L4 He is running it on 120v. He says it is VERY quiet. I have never heard it running but i take his word for it, he is pretty honest. Since the one you are considering is the stand up version of his model, I would think it would be similar. He hasn’t complained about running out of air. I have a similar one but it is a 15 year old craftsman 15 gallon. The 15 gal. can run an impact gun, air rachet etc. but not continuously. It has trouble with a die grinder, sand blaster etc. For working around the garage and working on my own cars, it is adequate. If you are considering auto body work or painting, you will want to look at a 60 or 80 gallon (possibly 2 stage) to run the sanders and paint guns properly. The key is CFM or SCFM. Check the specs on the air tools you will use and size the compressor accordingly. I would recommend staying with one of the oil lubricated belt drive models with a cast iron cylinder or aluminum cylinder with cast iron sleeve. They are quieter and last much longer than the “oil free” and/or “direct-drive” models. If you use a compressor on 120v you will likely need a 20 amp circuit. The circuit should be pretty much dedicated for the compressor. If you have a shop vac or halogen work lights on the same circuit the breaker will trip. Change the compressor oil when needed and use air tool oil as recommended and things will run for a long time. –Gen3

[Redeemer]

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The first thing I do when looking at them, is to look at the reviews. It never hurts to know what other people have dealt with. You can always check craigslist for a used one, Might find a good one cheap

[Matt]

I have spent quite a bit of time shopping air compressors, and looking at reviews, etc. The one I’m going to buy is–

http://www.lowes.com/pd_221495-14989-LL … facetInfo=

I hope that link works. It runs on 115 volts, and provides excellent CFM@90 psi. It’s a bit pricey, but I’ve seen them on sale for 100 bucks off. As soon as it’s on sale again, I’m getting one. And it has great reviews.

[dandro]

I found this one:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 … ockType=G6

in the bargain isle at my local Sears shop for $99 so I snatched it up in a hurry. It was missing the hose and the attachments, but in all honesty, those are garbage anyway! I bought a 50ft rubber hose and good to go! It is VERY noisy though but it’s an air compressor I expect it to be noisy.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I get this question all the time and it’s a great one. For home ‘weekend’ use I would say that a 20 gallon or larger with at least 90cfm compressor would work just fine for most projects for the diy. If you are running grinders or painting you will need a larger tank and more CFM however.

[dreamer2355]

Thanks for the input guys, i really appreciate it!

[TexasCoder]

Quoted From Beefy:

I have spent quite a bit of time shopping air compressors, and looking at reviews, etc. The one I’m going to buy is–

http://www.lowes.com/pd_221495-14989-LL … facetInfo=

I hope that link works. It runs on 115 volts, and provides excellent CFM@90 psi. It’s a bit pricey, but I’ve seen them on sale for 100 bucks off. As soon as it’s on sale again, I’m getting one. And it has great reviews.

T) Kobalts are nice, my neighbor has one similar to your post. Compared to my 13 year old Cambell Hausfeld (spelling?), it is night and day difference. If I ever have to buy another one, it will be like your Koblat. Oil vs Oil-less compressors are night and day when it comes to noise level, he has his set outside and piped into his garage, and that thing is quieter than his outside A/C unit! When you get it, post pics so we can enjoy it with you!

[LS1GTO]

I am thinking of buying this one:

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hard … 15965.html

Its under 300 bucks and comes with a few tools as well. I know its not the best but I think it will work for me as I will not be painting or using a grinder or cut off wheel. I have seen them cheaper so I may wait for a good sale! I know I have seen these for 199 before

[Rich]

I have the same one that Gen3 listed in post #2. I can attest it is a very quiet compressor. I run it at 120V (capable of running at 240V) and it is very quiet and powerful. I have not had any problems with it. The compressor runs all of my air tools without any problems. (Impact, angle grinder, and ratchet)

[HurriSkiest]

Quoted From Rich:

I have the same one that Gen3 listed in post #2. I can attest it is a very quiet compressor. I run it at 120V (capable of running at 240V) and it is very quiet and powerful. I have not had any problems with it. The compressor runs all of my air tools without any problems. (Impact, angle grinder, and ratchet)

How did it work with a cut off wheel, I

[619DioFan]

Have a 3.5 horse twenty gallon tank campbell hausefeld . bought this from montgomery wards ( anyone remember them ) 25 years ago use it all the time , it just keeps running and running. woks fine for the impacts and ratchets but tends to cycle on quite often when running a cutoff wheel , die grinder and body tools

[HurriSkiest]

Quoted From 619DioFan:

Have a 3.5 horse twenty gallon tank campbell hausefeld . bought this from montgomery wards ( anyone remember them ) 25 years ago use it all the time , it just keeps running and running. woks fine for the impacts and ratchets but tends to cycle on quite often when running a cutoff wheel , die grinder and body tools

ok thanks a lot for the info

[KLFER]

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware … ogId=10053 That is the compressor i have. Works flawless i can run anything. The only reason i bought it is because i paid $300 bux for it, thats because i bought it from my uncle. He used it in his machine shop and the motor blew up so he sent it in and had it rebuild and fitted with a 8 hp motor and better pump. He ended up buying 2 more cnc machines and knew this compressor could not run 5 cnc machines so he had a custom compressor build and i bought the husky from him and been happy ever since. he never even used the husky after the upgrade so i pretty much got a brand new compressor the only thing that wasn’t replaced was the tank.

[Rich]

[quote]Quoted From HurriSkiest:

How did it work with a cut off wheel, I

[twiggy]

I want to get a quiet model, other than the sears model in post #2 ( > $500), anything cheaper that is quiet and will do the job?

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