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[VPOINTCUDA]

I went out and bought a Sears Craftsman "oilless" piece -o- sh_t" It does fine keeping up with the tools I've been using, but it makes so much freaking noise , you have to wear ear plugs , and if you want to talk, you have to either turn the darned ting off, or yell over the noise it makes !
Anyone want to buy a compressor ? ? ? Cheap ! ! ! No , really Cheap ! ! !     

[MEK-Dangerfield]

    

[Travis72]

I bought this model compressor.  It's 220V single phase:

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/item/504747/172983.htm

Like everything, get the biggest compressor you can afford.  An air compressor is a case where more is better.  I've been really pleased with mine.  So 220 is the only way to go.  The old 115V Craftsman I had was basically only good for airing up tires and using an impact to remove tires.  That's about it.

Travis
72 Cuda

[bordin34]

My air compressor. Only gets up to 100 psi then gives up and takes an hour to get there.

[JimCuda]

What do you guys and gals think of this one?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M1BLBY/ref=nosim/?tag=nextag-tools-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B000M1BLBY&linkCode=asn

I think I can get a good deal on this model compressor.

[dougs bs23]

doesnt look bad,, have you tried your local sears for the IR that they carry, also you may want to try your local farm supply such as Central Tractor,  Tractor Supply, Agway, or you may want to look at Graingers if there is one nearby., aircompressorsdirect.com,,,,  study closly, buy the best you can afford, you wont regret it
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/
http://www.grainger.com/production/info/air-compressor.htm
http://air.irco.com/
http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10001&langId=-1

[JimCuda]

Sweet! Thanks for all the links!

[Chryco Psycho]

I went out and bought a Sears Craftsman "oilless" piece -o- sh_t" It does fine keeping up with the tools I've been using, but it makes so much freaking noise , you have to wear ear plugs , and if you want to talk, you have to either turn the darned ting off, or yell over the noise it makes !
Anyone want to buy a compressor ? ? ? Cheap ! ! ! No , really Cheap ! ! !     

 It will not be loud for long , they always make 1 last big bang within a month or 2

[JimCuda]

lol, I heard the same thing and to stay away from them.

[Dustu]

I have a Quincy 5 hp,220v., cast iron 2 stage 60 gal.ver. tank,17 cfm .1100.00. It works nicely,would be better if outside the shop tho.Drain tank often ! Had over 3 yrs ,a BIG improvement over my craftsman 5hp oil type 30 gal .single stage I had for many yrs.I would not buy oilless if you plan on doing any work with it .

[JimCuda]

What do you guys think of this one. I found this site off resellers and the price looks great for the specs.

Bel Aire 5HP 220 Two Stage 60 Gallon
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/bel216v.html

Anyone ever order from these guys and what do you think of the unit.

[Street_Challenged73]

Both those systems you posted look like they'd work well.  We have a 7hp/60gal. Husky single-stage compressor in our three car that works well for what my father and I use it for.  I'd probably get a two-stage compressor if you can, but we couldn't complain as we got a killer deal on the 7hp/60gal. (as opposed to the larger 8hp/80gal. two-stage they had.)