Air compressor
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Tuned
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From: Calgary
Air compressor
Hi, am looking to buy a compressor mostly for working on my junk. I'm never in a real hurry but age tells me that hand tools are a drag. Does anyone have an opinion on what to buy? Any brands to avoid, etc. Thanx Iain.
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From: Mitchell, SD
I have a Craftsman 30 gal 6hp upright air compressor which I have been using for the past 5 years. No issues with it and it has come in very handy. 
Beats cussing at those old rusted bolts. I spent about $300 for it, including some tools.
One of the best buys, and for anyone that has a garage, this is a must have.
Beats cussing at those old rusted bolts. I spent about $300 for it, including some tools.One of the best buys, and for anyone that has a garage, this is a must have.
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From: North Jersey, New Jersey
I have a much smaller 4 Gallon Coleman Compressor I got for about $120 I originally bought it mainly for my cars tires and to inflate things.
The pump going on all the time is a real pain when I use it with air tools so I will be upgrading soon. I would recommend at least a 30 gallon so this happens less frequently when using tools.
Also be sure that the air tools cfm @ the specified PSI usually 90 matches with your compressors cfm at that pressure or your tools will not work properly or will bog down hampering their operation.
The pump going on all the time is a real pain when I use it with air tools so I will be upgrading soon. I would recommend at least a 30 gallon so this happens less frequently when using tools.
Also be sure that the air tools cfm @ the specified PSI usually 90 matches with your compressors cfm at that pressure or your tools will not work properly or will bog down hampering their operation.
