I'm going to be picking up an air compressor tomorrow, finally. I would like to hear ya'll opinion on which make and model.

 

I currently have a 25 gallon 5 hp Craftsman, but I am going to get rid of it and buy a 4 gallon (2x2gallon) 3hp compressor.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...847415-4978259
the reason is space and the smaller tanks dont take very long to fillup and then use.. it'll most of what you need to do, except something that uses huge amounts of air.. if you truly need that then go for something else.. also, the best price when you include the price of shipping is Amazon..
just my $.02

 

email me and let me know how much you would sell it for.

 

I have a Sears 5.5hp 30gal compressor. It's one of those permenantly lubricated ones. It's kinda loud and I had to replace the drain **** after about 1.5 years. But other then that I've had no problems.

 

I like the 5hp 25 gallon Craftsman upright. Saves space.

 

I picked it up for around $250. It's really a great compressor.
Portable, heavy duty, and can power several small tack guns
or 2-3 heavy framing guns. I've never had any problems
with it.

 

I have a 20+ year old 1 hp 2 cylinder single stage 20 gal. Craftsman branded DeVilbis. Only thing I ever did to it was to replace the air filter a few years ago. Filled with Amsoil and it's been in there since it was new. It's enough to power all my airtools and it runs off of 115 volts so it works anywhere. It even runs off of my welder. It will even power my sandblaster, not continuously, but fast enough for me.

I like the older compressors. They're slower and bigger, but don't make nearly as much noise as the newer small models that's used by construction folks.

I also have a gas powered 2 stage compressor, but I hardly ever used it. Came off of a truck I bought years ago at auction. Has what I think is a 16 hp. Tecumseh. My mechanic friend uses it more than me, so he has it and maintains it.

Hint for the day: I leave the drain valve cracked open very slightly. I never have to worry about draining the tank since it all leaks out a few hours after I shut it off.

 

I have a 35 gallon Devilbiss Pro Air II. I think i paid $500 for it at home depot. It's a good compressor, i just wish it had a bigger tank. It's not too bad with air ratchets and impact guns but my die grinder and da sander drain it fast.

-Jon

 

I have a 2 horse 6 Gal same brand awesome compressor, I use it for air brushing.

 

It all depends what you are going to use it for. Just like with cubic inches...there's no substitute for CFM and tank volume. I found that with my small Sears unit I bought about 25 years ago, it runs out of poop real quick if you're trying to paint or use an air-board. I took the advise of a friend that builds street rods, and bought the biggest one I could afford. It's an Ingersoll Rand 80 gallon, two stage unit that has a constant duty rating. The pump is designed to last 10,000 hours! It's not hooked-up yet, but will run any air tool I'll ever own, plus I'll die before it will. It was about $900 from Home Depot. My buddie said that he can't live with 60 gal. units and has had bad luck with Campbell Hausfield compresors. He uses his ALOT!