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I have four VFDs in my shop. One on a mill-drill, one on a South Bend lathe, one on a large drill press, and one on a metal cutting bandsaw. They are valuable for varying the speed, no value on a compressor. Compressors generally don't react well to phase converters, but I don't know about...

If the pressure switch is rated to handle the nameplate ampere rating of the motor, then you don't need a mag starter. Typically, the pressure switch will have an ampere rating but also a HP rating and you need a HP rating equal or greater than the motor HP. It will obviously work with a mag...

Last I knew, 50 years ago, galvanized nuts were only used (fit) galvanized bolts and vice versa. Boo birds say me no.

Most sold under any brand name are fimco.

Be aware that when you tell the VFD to shut off (e.g., turn off power to the VFD) the VFD stays powered up for a little while. You should use the stop function on the VFD to stop the lathe.

Didn't take you long to get a good start on filling that space.

Years ago remodeling was being done next door. The doorbell rang and there was Linda, asking if we had some ice. We did, she put the finger and the ice in a ziploc and drove the guy to the hospital where it was re-attached. I don't know how successful it was, but he didn't lose the digit.

All electric arcs are not dangerous. Jus' sayin'. If they were, the catastrophes would be countless.

I personally would NOT buy an oil less compressor, new or used. They have longevity issues.