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Cadman56
01-29-2008, 09:26 PM
I'm looking into purchasing a small twin tank or single tank portable air compressor for my garage. I moved the compressor I had in the garage to my shop. I'd just need a small compressor for the garage now just to blow up tires and also be portable so I can use my air nailer's with it. Here are some features I'd like to have. Twin tanks, oil lubed compressor, must be able to run on a 15 amp outlet, and if available, made in the USA, (maybe I asking for the moon on the USA part). Here is what I looked at so far:
Rol-Air FC2002 "The Bull" (made in China)
Quincy 121H4PNA (built to Quincy compressor's specifications in China)
Ingersoll Rand DD2T2 - I have to get info on this one, just found it on Northern Tools website.
If anyone has any of the above compressors I'd appreciate your feed back. Also, I'd like anyone suggestions/comments/recommendations on this style of compressors. I'd really like to buy something made in the USA, but I'm not sure that is an option with this style of compressor. TIA for your help. :beer:
Cadman56

LeadDoggy
01-29-2008, 10:35 PM
This is what I bought
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916636000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools
It's not a twin tank, but works great for those items listed. Has a dolly for carting it around the garage, driveway and even to the neighbor in need. That handle is adjustable so you can put it under a workbench.

Cadman56
01-29-2008, 11:28 PM
LeadDoggy,
Thanks for the reply. That's a cool compressor. I'll have to check them out next time I'm at Sears. How's the noise level with that compressor? After seeing that one I edited my post to include single tank models also. :beer:
Cadman56

rsanter
01-29-2008, 11:32 PM
I have a single tank and my father has a pancake unit and I have been impressed by both for what they can do for their size.

bob