98RedBird

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Hey guys, I've picked up a pair of impacts one 3/8 and one 1/2 inch. I will also be picking up a few other air tools later on down the road and I was wanting to pick up a compressor for home automotive use. Just wondering if you guys could recommend me one?

Thanks

Justin00SS

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Can't go wrong with craftsman from SEARS.

98RedBird

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Really? I've just always had issues with Craftsman/Sears. Everything seems to always suck for me when I buy thier stuff.

Maybe their Compressors are different.

I was looking at this one. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90401+524403

I've always heard that Husky makes very good Air Compressors.

Justin00SS

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My dad's Craftsman has been great. Maybe you need to look into the maintenance aspect? I know he's always lubing stuff with his.

My brother has a Husky air compressor that works great also.

Magic Man

Husky is ok I have a Campbell Hausfeild but if you get one get at least 60 gal otherwise using airtools the compressor runs way to much.2 stage is better but the cost go up.

Justin00SS

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That could be it as well with the OP having problems.

A 20 gal compressor isn't going to store enough air to run say an angle grinder for a long enough period.

Ice78Transam

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Yup. A 33-gallon will handle anything you throw at it, for home use anyways.

Ice78Transam

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The only other brand I would consider is Ingersoll Rand. Now THOSE are built "FORD" tough.

98RedBird

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Yeah, If I had my pick I would take the Ingersoll Rand but those things are some serious coin... ouch.

bgblockelcamino

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buy the biggest you can afford. one thing with air bigger is better. look around i bought my IR compressor for very reasonable used. it has seen daily shop use for last 5 years.

gto69judge

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Get a belt drive compressor. Direct drive or oil-less compressors are too noisey.

Look for CFM delivery at 90 psi.

Buy the biggest output your budget allows. If the output is enough, you do not need a large tank for home use.

Is 240 volt power available? If so go with a 240 volt unit

01ssreda4

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thats garbage....5.5 cfm at 90 psi, what a joke.

check this out.....

how about over 12 cfm at 90 psi and a 60 gallon tank for about the same price....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=55222

or this, over 11 cfm at 90 psi with a 60 gallon tank.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34887

Justin00SS

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Me and my dad can't go into HFT without buying something. LOL

mondols1

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if you look at the comments on the sears website very few buyers of their 60 gal compressor were happy. most had problems after very little use.

i've also heard bad things about the IR 60 gal (the cheaper 3 hp model, not the 5 hp or t30 unit).

i have heard good things about the CH 60 gal units when you go with the heavy duty and their extreme duty models. they are just a little more expensive than the cheap blue one you see at lowes but seem to be made to a little better standard.

check out tractor supply for a deal on the ch heavy duty, look for a coupon. they will ship it to the closest store near you at no cost.

if i had more space and 3 phase electrical available i could have picked up many larger commercial units at great deals from cl but on these cheaper lighter duty 60 gal models all the ones i see on cl are being offered at to small of a discount from their orig price.

Justin00SS

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I think a good bit of them may be buying under what they need. We use my dad's 60gal Craftsman all the time for drilling, grinding, taking off lugnuts, ect ect.

But we'd never use it for a big project like sanding and entire car or something.

raven154

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Check out this compressor. My dad has the same one only the older yellow one and it has been flawless. Moves a lot of air for the money. My dad bought his back when they were only $700.

http://steveswholesaletools.com/cata...887861935dfc50

01ssreda4

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^^^^thats nice but its $1000

goober35

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I went to home depot and got the husky 60 gallon 3.4hp 220v compressor 10.2cfm@90psi. I have 20 or so hours on it and it does just fine. I keeps up with my cut off wheel and die grinder and those are the tools that take the most air.

mebuildit

Get the biggest one you can afford. I have a 7 1/2 HP dual stage 80 gal, and I can make that thing run with the tools I have. So what I'm doing next is I found a 80gal tank I'm going to hook up in series and just use that for extra air storage. You can never have enough air on hand.

MikeMoss

Anything with a piston pump and a belt drive.

I found like 3 in the trash around my house and combined them to make a pretty decent compressor.