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MAK, Here's one way to get more headroom inside if total building height is an issue. I knew I had this photo somewhere when I read your first post but I couldn't find it. Talk to a truss manufacture about it also, they may have other ideas. I notice your near Atlanta; check out the meet & greet...

I got the I-R 2340L5 (their 4L977) from Grainger this week and got it installed and wired today. It does have the 5hp Dayton motor that Andrew mentioned in his post. I did have one really strange experience thou. I removed the drain petcock from the bottom of the tank in order to replace it...

Andrew, You're exactly right about the Tractor Supply I-R compressors, but I was trying to stay closer to Rayjay's budget. Your experience with the 4L977 is interesting. The one I looked at last week at Grainger has an Emerson 5hp, 28 amp (I believe) american made motor on it. Also it's...

Ray, I'm also buying a compressor, my 20 year old Speedair bit the dust. Since you like Ingersoll-Rand you should look at their compressors. If you can buy at Grainger (www.grainger.com) check out the 5hp 2 stage units they show. (4L977) 60 gallon is $1125 & (1WF59) 80 gallon is $1349. They're...

I'm pretty sure the follow-up article never appeared. I've been a garage junkie for 20 years! Mike

Fantastic Garage Shopnut!!! What're the dimensions of the slab? How high is the ceiling in various sections of the garage? Thanks, Mike