Air Compressor recommendations?
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Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Air Compressor recommendations?
I might be in the market for an air compressor if I can find a good deal on one. I plan on replacing my springs, so I'll need a compressor. I will probably just borrow a friends, but it sure would be nice to have a compressor and air tools to do some work. I have seen some around that have 6 gallon tanks for like $200. But I was hoping for something closer to like $100 or less. Any recommendations?
Drifting
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From: Waukesha Wisc.
Re: Air Compressor recommendations? (Glock'94)
If you buy Cheap, you get Cheap .........:(
I rec. getting the kind that has a "Belt" running from the motor to the Compressor.............the ones with "Squirell Cages" don't hold up........I bought a Cambell-Hausfield and it "blew up" the third time....had to threaten the store to get my money back...........I now have a 6hp 60gal. Vert. unit and a 5hp Gas engine 20 gal. tank..........both from Sears......
I rec. getting the kind that has a "Belt" running from the motor to the Compressor.............the ones with "Squirell Cages" don't hold up........I bought a Cambell-Hausfield and it "blew up" the third time....had to threaten the store to get my money back...........I now have a 6hp 60gal. Vert. unit and a 5hp Gas engine 20 gal. tank..........both from Sears......
Race Director
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From: N. Alabama
Re: Air Compressor recommendations? (Glock'94)
Listen to it run before purchasing! Some of the bargain compressors are LOUD. I bought the HD Campbell Hausfield
small unit and am very satisfied with it. I do not need the large tank to operate only the tools I use. It was about
$300 at Tractor Supply. Oh yeah, the first one that I got from Sam's was loud and disassembled itself while running :eek:
I promptly took it back.
small unit and am very satisfied with it. I do not need the large tank to operate only the tools I use. It was about
$300 at Tractor Supply. Oh yeah, the first one that I got from Sam's was loud and disassembled itself while running :eek:
I promptly took it back.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Cincinnati OH
Re: Air Compressor recommendations? (southern_son)
I agree with southern on listening to it run. I have a 25 gallon Craftsman (Devillbiss) which is they typical cheap single stage/oil-less/direct drive variety and it is very loud and unbelievably irritating. I only use it ocassionally but wow is it unpleasant to be around when it cycles on.
