Air compressors

Anyone have any of the smaller, cheaper, portable type air compressors that they would recommend or say to stay away from? I am thinking about purchasing one and really don't want to spend a thousand on an air compressor.

 

not sure what size you are looking for but i think we have a 2.5 gallon tank/compressor combo for under $100 at harbor freight,

 

What are you wanting to use the compressor for? I think you need to decide that before you start looking. B/c certain tools require certain SCFM to run. Also I think sears is having some sales right now to.

 

Something that runs off of 110/120 so that I don't have to put a new outlet in my garage, under $400, and something that will run basic air tools like die grinder, cutting wheels, etc. I was really just curious if anyone had any of the products and could recommend them. I mean I would love one of the heavy duty $1600 ones, but gotta be realistic right now, lol.

 

I have the one below... It takes care of my needs.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...ir+Compressors+&+Inflators&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

 

^^ +1 on this one.

Same thing I've got and it's more than capable (unless you're going to run a grinder for a long time)

 

I was actually looking at that one. What are the advantages of the oil-free vs the ones that require oil?

 

if I remember correctly it comes down to maintenance and noise concerns, though the one I have
(linked above) is pretty damn noisy.

 

Hey it serves the purpose and your not using it 24 / 7

 

Unless you're trying to break a Subaru gorilla tightened strut bolt! :rofl:

 

Are you able to use an air hammer with that one?

 

I'm sure it will, but for how long is another subject. If you're looking for a fairly cheap,
weekend user-type, you can't go wrong with this one. I would search around at Harbor Freight
and Northern as well though.

My wife surprised me with this one and there was NO way I was taking it back...:coolugh:

 

This is the one I have

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDU...archResults.jsp&N=2984&keyword=air+compressor


Its decent but for the price and the fact it comes with tools its hard to beat.

 

Which one was it liquid? It took me to a search page with lots of them, hehe.

 

doh.


Apprently the site won't let you link directly to it. It's the $299 Husky 26 gallon one that comes with 6 tools.

 

Wow that does seem to be a deal for all those tools and the compressor. Might have to go look at it and see what it looks like!

 

Sears has a 33 gallon with free 10pc tool kit included for 299.


I was looking at one of their 3 gal ones. Their on sale for 100 bucks. think its worth it? I don't need to power any tools, just use it to fill up my tires, etc. I tried to find one for $60 at HD today, but they don't have any that are separate from the tool kits.