Another “is this a good compressor” question

[Weissbier]

Hi everyone - I’m a longtime lurker on this site and haven't posted much, but I really need some input. My 1991 30-gallon Craftsman compressor finally crapped out and it’s time for a new compressor. I’m in the process of restoring my 1965 Mustang, so I need something that will keep up with a variety of air tools (cutoff tool, DA sander, etc) but not something like a sandblasting cabinet. My head is about not to explode from 1) looking for a good used compressor on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, and 2) researching a good new one that’s in my price range ($500 to $1,000). Regarding 1), anything out there seems to be either a) really underpowered, b) used and abused, or c) way too expensive. Therefore I’m leaning towards buying something new. For a new one, it seems to be impossible to find something less than $1,000 that is of good quality and has good reviews. It seems that most new ones are made of cheap **** overseas components. However, Quincy compressors have really good reviews and supposedly are entirely made in the U.S. (which I know doesn’t necessarily mean great quality, but presumably better quality than the overseas junk). Anyway, this Quincy compressor on Northeast Tool seems to be a good fit for what I’m looking for:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612355_200612355

What do you all think about this one, and do you have any other suggestion? Thanks very much and I’m looking forward to hearing all opinions.

 

[RacerX]

I'd suggest bumping up to the IR unit at 5hp.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720



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[Monte]

The pump on that Quincy compressor looks italian (which is not bad).
Looks like it could be from ABAC www.abacaircompressors.com (= Atlas Copco).

If you want an american compressor: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475

The IR says "Made in China" on the pump....

 

[dnschmidt]

The new Quincy aren't very good. I have an old Quincy that I bought 30 years ago that's fine but if I were to buy a new compressor I would go with Eaton. They use a Chinese copy of the Saylor-Beal pump and that's as good as it gets. They also make a version with a muffler that makes the piston compressor as quite as a rotary screw.

 

[redmondjp]

I would keep reading older threads on this site - I would strongly recommend looking at a used unit, even if it comes with a 3-phase motor (you can buy a Baldor single phase 5HP for $500ish). Older Quincy, Saylor-Beall, Curtis, Champion. Learn to identify the pumps by sight - you can find a (Grainger-supplied) Speedaire brand that is made by Champion and typically because they are painted a different color and have the 'Speedaire' label, they sell for a lot less because people don't know what it really is.