10.5cfm for $250 ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 10-17-2002, 04:54 PM

Was browsing through the local Sears. Stopped by the air compressors and saw their <DeVilbiss, vertical, black, single stage, 60gal, 135psi> $499 model #18417 on clearance for
$249.99.

Of course they don't have any more in stock, can't order any, and the nearest 5 Sears stores don't have any either.

But, if you're looking for a compressor, this seems to be a decent size for the price.

That is, if you can find a store that still has one.

Cheers,
Rick/nosto/
Still lookin' for more cfm

crazy4chevs · 10-17-2002, 05:56 PM

I have a 7 hp 60 gallon single stage compressor 135 psi.

(wish I would've got a two stage )

You should check to see if its a two stage or not. Two stages are far superior- less wait time, with little more investment. Remember its a tool you should buy one for life not to get you by and replace in a few years.

I should have read your post slower, I see it's a single stage. Not a bad price though!

crazy longhorn · 10-17-2002, 09:40 PM

I have a 5 hp/ 2 stage/80 gal tank, 18 cfm @ 175 psi, it wasnt cheap at $1200.......but i have been workin the nuts off it for 15 yrs! alot of the "high end"air tools like a die grinder take about 12 cfm to run , & sand blasting really eats the air! I have a pressurized blaster canister that i use for small parts, & have a little wait time while blasting. watch out for the 'oiless " compressors(sealed pump), that you cant add or change oil in.....they are a throw away item & a lot of the cheaper units are set up this way. Take a look at the air tools you plan to use, & get an idea what you need for compressor sizing, then be prepaired to spend a little extra cash.......in the long run you will be happier. good luck......crazy longhorn

10-17-2002, 05:56 PM	#2
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I have a 7 hp 60 gallon single stage compressor 135 psi. (wish I would've got a two stage ) You should check to see if its a two stage or not. Two stages are far superior- less wait time, with little more investment. Remember its a tool you should buy one for life not to get you by and replace in a few years. I should have read your post slower, I see it's a single stage. Not a bad price though! __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington . Last edited by crazy4chevs; 10-17-2002 at 05:59 PM.

10-17-2002, 04:54 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	10.5cfm for $250 ?? Was browsing through the local Sears. Stopped by the air compressors and saw their <DeVilbiss, vertical, black, single stage, 60gal, 135psi> $499 model #18417 on clearance for $249.99. Of course they don't have any more in stock, can't order any, and the nearest 5 Sears stores don't have any either. But, if you're looking for a compressor, this seems to be a decent size for the price. That is, if you can find a store that still has one. Cheers, Rick/nosto/ Still lookin' for more cfm

10-17-2002, 09:40 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have a 5 hp/ 2 stage/80 gal tank, 18 cfm @ 175 psi, it wasnt cheap at $1200.......but i have been workin the nuts off it for 15 yrs! alot of the "high end"air tools like a die grinder take about 12 cfm to run , & sand blasting really eats the air! I have a pressurized blaster canister that i use for small parts, & have a little wait time while blasting. watch out for the 'oiless " compressors(sealed pump), that you cant add or change oil in.....they are a throw away item & a lot of the cheaper units are set up this way. Take a look at the air tools you plan to use, & get an idea what you need for compressor sizing, then be prepaired to spend a little extra cash.......in the long run you will be happier. good luck......crazy longhorn



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