for light duty work, air up tires, lug nut, brake job.... rarely use, but mostly air up tires. this is my first one, and I want it to last a while. and I like it as a kit would be nice. Budget is around 100-150.
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Always get a bigger compressor than you think you need.I'd say this would be the minimum if your running air tools and you will still have to wait on it ocasionally.
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
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JHZR2
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Id go with the makita single tank unit. Air tools require a big compressor depending upon use, for lug nuts, Id buy a 120V impact gun. I have a Milwaukee and it is good.
you right, I think i use air compressor for air up tires more then doing lug nut or brake type. What do you recomment just air up tires most of the time.
and for impact, I think imma get electric one.
and for impact, I think imma get electric one.
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again, the single tank makita. Have a look on here for discussion, I believe it was the makita 700.
makita 700 is out off price range atm.
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well you could buy the little oilless HF compressor that is really small and light. But Id save for a decent one and pay cash for it.
you talking about this one ?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I was looking at it, and see some review on youtube, seem like it does the job for just wat I need it for, air up tires. But I think this one dont come with hose and tires inflat thing. Im still looking
this one at walmart, seem like it have everything include in a kit
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rockford-3-Gallon-Air-Compressor/17480891?findingMethod=rr
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I was looking at it, and see some review on youtube, seem like it does the job for just wat I need it for, air up tires. But I think this one dont come with hose and tires inflat thing. Im still looking
this one at walmart, seem like it have everything include in a kit
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rockford-3-Gallon-Air-Compressor/17480891?findingMethod=rr
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I have one of these
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
It has served me well for over 10 years now, it is slightly higher than the price you give but you'll never run out of air airing up tires or most any other air tool. It is an oil type compressor so its no screaming like the oilless compressors.
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
It has served me well for over 10 years now, it is slightly higher than the price you give but you'll never run out of air airing up tires or most any other air tool. It is an oil type compressor so its no screaming like the oilless compressors.
JHZR2
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Originally Posted By: MetalSlug
you talking about this one ?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I was looking at it, and see some review on youtube, seem like it does the job for just wat I need it for, air up tires. But I think this one dont come with hose and tires inflat thing. Im still looking
this one at walmart, seem like it have everything include in a kit
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rockford-3-Gallon-Air-Compressor/17480891?findingMethod=rr
No, I have this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/a...ssor-97080.html because it was smaller and lighter than the other one with the same air. It wont do much of anything of use, but it will top off tires and make loud noises. wear earplugs!
you talking about this one ?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I was looking at it, and see some review on youtube, seem like it does the job for just wat I need it for, air up tires. But I think this one dont come with hose and tires inflat thing. Im still looking
this one at walmart, seem like it have everything include in a kit
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rockford-3-Gallon-Air-Compressor/17480891?findingMethod=rr
No, I have this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/a...ssor-97080.html because it was smaller and lighter than the other one with the same air. It wont do much of anything of use, but it will top off tires and make loud noises. wear earplugs!
Originally Posted By: MetalSlug
you talking about this one ?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I bought that one about 3 months ago just for topping off tires. Its quicker/easier to tote that out front to air up tires than to unwind 100 feet of hose from my air line hookup on my big compressor.
Those are $39 all day with coupons in the back of magazines. I still have a couple of valid coupons laying around somewhere.
you talking about this one ?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html
I bought that one about 3 months ago just for topping off tires. Its quicker/easier to tote that out front to air up tires than to unwind 100 feet of hose from my air line hookup on my big compressor.
Those are $39 all day with coupons in the back of magazines. I still have a couple of valid coupons laying around somewhere.
If you are going to use an impact gun for heavy duty automotive work, then a pancake compressor won't cut it. You'll need a 25 gallon compressor to keep up with your air tools demands, look for the CFM rating.
I have a porter cable pancake compressor and it runs air tools, floor nailers and is good for inflating tires and sports balls.
I upgraded and bought a used Coleman 25 gallon air compressor for $80 off a local guy. I wanted this compressor for my Air impact gun, since I've needed a larger compressor for any automotive work.
The Harbour Freight compressors have had mixed reviews so you could get a good one or a lemon.
A good compressor will last you more than 20 years.
I have a porter cable pancake compressor and it runs air tools, floor nailers and is good for inflating tires and sports balls.
I upgraded and bought a used Coleman 25 gallon air compressor for $80 off a local guy. I wanted this compressor for my Air impact gun, since I've needed a larger compressor for any automotive work.
The Harbour Freight compressors have had mixed reviews so you could get a good one or a lemon.
A good compressor will last you more than 20 years.
Bought my Campbell Hausfeld 5hp 25gal castiron in 1995 still going strong. Replaced pressure switch 5yrs back for about $20 only repair so far. Change oil once a year and I don't have to wear earplugs like the folks with oiless should.
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Bought my Campbell Hausfeld 5hp 25gal castiron in 1995 still going strong. Replaced pressure switch 5yrs back for about $20 only repair so far. Change oil once a year and I don't have to wear earplugs like the folks with oiless should.
I, too, am in the market for an air compressor and I found this thread via the search function. The function actually works sometimes!
That said, what are the advantages and disadvantages of an oil-less versus an oiled compressor?
I'd mostly use mine for tire inflation, but I also want to be able to perform light nailing or stapling work. The use of air tools beyond that would be unlikely.
I was thinking of something in the 5 gallon or less category.
Bought my Campbell Hausfeld 5hp 25gal castiron in 1995 still going strong. Replaced pressure switch 5yrs back for about $20 only repair so far. Change oil once a year and I don't have to wear earplugs like the folks with oiless should.
I, too, am in the market for an air compressor and I found this thread via the search function. The function actually works sometimes!
That said, what are the advantages and disadvantages of an oil-less versus an oiled compressor?
I'd mostly use mine for tire inflation, but I also want to be able to perform light nailing or stapling work. The use of air tools beyond that would be unlikely.
I was thinking of something in the 5 gallon or less category.
vair has some around $70 or so that might be OK
hard to believe u can get anything for $29 or so. probably junk
hard to believe u can get anything for $29 or so. probably junk
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Never again will I be without a compressor....should have got one 20 years ago
They do come in handy.
Never again will I be without a compressor....should have got one 20 years ago
They do come in handy.
I meant one of these, just didn't post the linkie
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-...011#Description
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-...011#Description
I have the 21 Gal HF unit. I bought it over 2.5 years ago and use it most every weekend. It runs impacts and air ratchets just fine. For Die grinders, sanders, and cut wheels, it does ok for short use. Does ok for my paint gun too. Some day I would like to upgrade but for now it works.
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-horsepow...ssor-67847.html
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