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Topic: Air Compressors?
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biznitch15
Journeyman Posts: 62
From: kingsville, tx, usa
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 11-25-2005 11:55 PM
 
Hey guys, im looking to buy an air compressor for my father this holiday season/ and ive seen some of the old posts from 2-3 yrs ago. Im looking for new recommendations and what to look for of new stuff. My max budget is $350, ive looked at craftsman and Cambell Hausfeld. Can you guys help me out, thanks!!!!
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 1068
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-26-2005 10:39 AM
I have a Craftsman(vertical tank)I like it, no oil to check or belt to wear out ...its a little loud
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 1068
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-26-2005 10:41 AM
its about 7yrs.old! no problems ever!
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biznitch15
Journeyman Posts: 62
From: kingsville, tx, usa
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 11-27-2005 10:46 AM
Thanks John!!------------------
1965 Fastback
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Ci8UUP
Gearhead Posts: 631
From: Renton, Washington
Registered: May 2005
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posted 11-27-2005 11:04 AM
I've got a husky (home depot model) I believe its made by CH. 7hp, 60 gallon, vertical, 10.3 scfm @90psi. I works great, only drawback is if you're running an air sander, the tank cannot keep up.
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biznitch15
Journeyman Posts: 62
From: kingsville, tx, usa
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 11-28-2005 12:04 PM
The only problem i got with oiless is that they say theyre noisy, is oiless really worth the noise?------------------
1965 Fastback
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-07-2005 03:04 PM
I think pretty much anything is going to be noisy. The number one thing to consider is how much airflow you need and how much you can afford, and what will give you the most for your money.I'm extremely pleased with the Lowe's Kobalt 60 gal upright for $450 (bought on sale 10% off!!).
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-07-2005 06:04 PM
Those oilless compressors are noisy as hell. Plus, it's a higher pitched shrill sound. Very irritating. The compressors with a seperate motor and belt driven oil type pump are the quietest. Among these, the larger, slower rpm pumps make the least noise.------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220 [This message has been edited by n2oMike (edited 12-07-2005).]
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 888
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-15-2005 01:19 AM
I have a Craftsman Oiless. It IS loud. But it has served me great for 10 years now. I've done 0 maintenance and it still works like new. Well worth the money.B-loose
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-22-2005 06:07 PM
The Craftsman units are annoyingly LOUD!
Look at Menards or Sam's Club for some good deals on piston units.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-29-2005 12:49 AM
I also have a Craftsman beltless compressor, & I HATE the noise it makes!! Loud buzzing sound. I have to admit, it has worked flawlessly, but I think I`ll sell it & buy another SpeedAire cast iron pump, belt drive model. I had one before, and it worked fine, and was MUCH quieter. The only reason I replaced it, was that the SpeedAire was only 1 1/2HP, and the Craftsman was 5 HP. I guess I`ll get a 5HP SpeedAire.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed [email protected] 1.32 60 foot
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 1.63 60 foot
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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