Air compressor for plasma cutter

[R-mm]

Hey all

Im posting a question for my dad who just got an eastwoods versacut 40 plasma cutter and is deciding on an air compressor. He does backyard sculpting and has a pretty good set of powertools but im sure he might be convinced to start going to pneumatic eventually. Hes looking for a good compressor in the 30 gallon $300-550 range. Ive counciled him to avoid oilless. Real stuff like ingersoll rand is out of the price range and he's a buy it new kind of guy so were talking amazon, hd etc. is there a big difference between dewalt, husky, even harbor freight (dont laugh, some get great reviews) at this price range?

Thanks and merry to all


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[rlitman]

The three you mentioned are all made in China. HF may not have as good parts availability over time as the others though.
I wouldn't consider HF unless they were local and you could pick it up. That way, if it was DOA, you could bring it back.

 

[R-mm]

Maybe I spoke too soon... Looks like theres a nice 20g Ingersol available for $550. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200375221_200375221

And a very similar, also made in the usa norther star with impressive 4yr warrantee for about a hundred less http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200518764_200518764

Both ship free and eligible for $50 gift card.




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[R-mm]

Also wondering how norther tool is with warrantee claims my mail? We are in ny and there are no stores for miles. 4 years is great coverage, but would we have to cover shipping? I know eastwoods for instance makes life very easy, sending ups prepaid to pick up old parts and overnighting new ones...


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[rlitman]

I happen to have that exact IR compressor at work. It is GREAT! Very quiet for a compressor.
A little small, but more than plenty to run a plasma cutter.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Tractor Supply also.

Charles