Need help looking for a compressor

[kev2809]

well, since i moved into my new house i been trying to get situated. the old compressor stayed at the in laws, so now i need a new one. i dont have a shop or anything, just for personal use to finish up my truck. spraying primer, running impact gun, air sanders, etc. nobody else would use it but me. just trying to figure out what compressor i can go with to cover this stuff. im not looking to get a big 80 gal one, just something that will be just good enough for what i need.

was looking at these 2 from home depot..



Powerful 3.2 running HP motor provides significant air to multiple power tools
Delivers 11.5 SCFM at 40 psi and 10.2 SCFM at 90 psi
135 PSI maximum pressure
Cast-iron, oil-lubricated pump has a traditional design that offers quiet performance
Twin-cylinder pump delivers 1070 RPM
$439
and this one..



Electric motor features automatic start and stop
Twin-cylinder pump to help deliver 3 - 6 SCFM at 90 PSI for a quiet and cool airflow
Space-saving, 30-gallon vertical tank is ideal for garage and limited-space environments
Designed to channel air over the pump for cooling and offers up to 5,000 hours of extended life
Low-oil shutoff
$379.00


or one off craigslist...used doesnt really matter to me. as long as its dependable and can keep up. im trying to stay in the price range above...

[Shane]

you want to look for the most CFM you can afford ... horsepower ratings are useless on compressors.

[Sub-versive]

Originally Posted by Shane

you want to look for the most CFM you can afford ... horsepower ratings are useless on compressors.

Agreed. Quite a few companies exaggerate the HP claims.
To run all the air tools without issues and waiting, you will have to pony up more dough.

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504747.htm

http://rolair.net/products/spec_page...K30.html#specs

[tow guys]

Check out www.gregsmithequipment.com as they have a nice selection of both single stage and dual stage. I just purchased their AF8 dual stage machine a couple of days ago and so far, it seems to be waaaaaay more machine than I need which is a good thing. Leaves room for growth down the road.

[Max1775]

Originally Posted by tow guys

Check out www.gregsmithequipment.com as they have a nice selection of both single stage and dual stage. I just purchased their AF8 dual stage machine a couple of days ago and so far, it seems to be waaaaaay more machine than I need which is a good thing. Leaves room for growth down the road.

That's a heck of a compressor for the price!

[brak]

Originally Posted by tow guys

Check out www.gregsmithequipment.com as they have a nice selection of both single stage and dual stage. I just purchased their AF8 dual stage machine a couple of days ago and so far, it seems to be waaaaaay more machine than I need which is a good thing. Leaves room for growth down the road.

@ Tow Guys:
Gotta say, those atlas comps look like quite a deal...
Do you know if that brand exclusive to Greg Smith Equipment?

Also, were the shipping prices pretty reasonable?

I'm in the market for a larger compressor, and the AF7 looks like quite a steal, but i'm worried, the shipping may make it not as good of a deal, compared to an IR or Quincy i could pick up down the street, at Northen Tool...

[72lb4x4]

No matter how much compressor you get, you'll soon wish you bought a bigger one.

Mine's the VT-735-80 in the pic and guess what? Yep, I wish it had more capacity.

http://www.saylor-beall.com/air_comp...d_vertical.php

[tow guys]

What are you doing with yours that an 80 gal tank and 17+cfm at 175 won't keep up with??
I can't get mine to run out of air. Even with continuos use of my blast cabinet the machine will cycle and shut off for a period of time
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[kev2809]

i ended up going with a cambell hausfield 60 gal one from lowes. i dont use this thing all that much..and for about $375 i thought it was worth a shot!

[tow guys]

Brak, I'm not sure what the shipping would be as I picked it up at their Delaware location with a small trailer. It weighs close to 600lbs so removal from the trailer was quite fun. We used my engine hoist and slung it out and in to position in the corner of the garage.
As for the availability of Atlas brand elsewhere, I'm not really sure. I priced this unit against what Harbor freight, northern tool, Lowes, Home depot and Tractor supply had to offer and this seemed like the clear cut winner to me. It is the cheapest 2 stage machine I could find capable of producing over 15cfm @ 175psi.
So far, I have been nothing but impressed with it and I use it every day for everything from 1/2" impact guns to spray gun to blast cabinet, etc.
I highly recommend this unit and hope you have as much good luck as I have had with my purchase regardless of your final choice.

Tony