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I always thought the reason most professional used Snap On tools was the truck payment program.
As a shade tree wrench twister, 98% of my box is Craftsman. Decent quality (although not what it used to be 45 years ago when I got my first socket set) and reasonable prices.
The other thing Snap On has going for them is humans like for shiny, pretty items. I call it “crow syndrome” !
I always thought the reason most professional used Snap On tools was the truck payment program.
As a shade tree wrench twister, 98% of my box is Craftsman. Decent quality (although not what it used to be 45 years ago when I got my first socket set) and reasonable prices.
The other thing Snap On has going for them is humans like for shiny, pretty items. I call it “crow syndrome” !
First, oil-less compressors are notoriously LOUD !
Second, oil-less compressors are notoriously short lived compared to oil-lubed compressors.
Third, many air tools, such as impact guns, ratchets, even air chisels, do not require a very large compressor ! You can get away with 1/2 – 1 hp and a tank of less than 10 gallons. This is because these tools are used in “bursts”. If you hold the trigger on any of them for 60 seconds, you will be low on air, but that is typically not how you use them.
Better quality tools use less air so it is easier for a smaller compressor to keep up.
Do NOT expect to be able to run a sand blaster, die grinder or dual action (DA) sander, on such a small compressor, but even the compressor you were looking at would not run them !
Last hint. Buy good quality (Goodyear) rubber air hose, sold at HF. Splurge and by an extra hose. HF couplers and blow guns are fine for shade tree mechanics.
First, oil-less compressors are notoriously LOUD !
Second, oil-less compressors are notoriously short lived compared to oil-lubed compressors.
Third, many air tools, such as impact guns, ratchets, even air chisels, do not require a very large compressor ! You can get away with 1/2 – 1 hp and a tank of less than 10 gallons. This is because these tools are used in “bursts”. If you hold the trigger on any of them for 60 seconds, you will be low on air, but that is typically not how you use them.
Better quality tools use less air so it is easier for a smaller compressor to keep up.
Do NOT expect to be able to run a sand blaster, die grinder or dual action (DA) sander, on such a small compressor, but even the compressor you were looking at would not run them !
Last hint. Buy good quality (Goodyear) rubber air hose, sold at HF. Splurge and by an extra hose. HF couplers and blow guns are fine for shade tree mechanics.