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UPDATE: - ok, I decided on the 80 gallon, single stage, 4.7 HP Husky. I got my 10% military discount plus 12 months of 0% intereste so I'm pretty happy with that. I decided on the bigger one because I've always heard, "Buy Once, Cry Once." Those seem like wise words. I had to get it home...

one more question - most compressors I've looked at have 2 different CFM ratings - one for 90psi and one for maybe 40 psi - that's a but confusing since the compressor tank pressure tends to stay between 100psi and 120psi so what do the 2 different ratings actually mean? Also if a compressor has...

so are you saying that the third cylinder helps create a higher available cfm? I have a harbor freight blast cabinet and occasionally use die grinders - hope to use both of these more at a later date so it sounds like the bigger unit is probably best

I just bought one of these for my shop and I think I paid $20 for it - They have the really pretty green ones with no scratches for $150 in antique shops but I found several on craigslist in my area (southern Missouri) for $40 or less - it was a great buy - very happy with it!

Ok, Ive got it narrowed down to either a Kobalt or a Husky (Lowes and Home Depot.) They each make a 60 gallon 3.7hp and an 80 gallon 5hp. I think the CFM ratings on either of these is sufficient since I am the only one using the compressor. Obviously the 80 gallon compressor is considerably more...