compressor advice

[jpoe]

I came across this compressor on CL for $200. The compressor in question is:

craftsman model #: 919152813

40 psi 15.0

90 psi 11.5

60 gallon:

oilless

twin v.

This is not the kind of compressor that I am dreaming of. I would like to get a single phase, 2 stage with a cast iron pump for all of the reasons that have been covered numerous times in other threads. I know that they are far superior to the compressor in question, but for my current needs and the price, I am finding it hard to pass up.

I do have a fairly large shop with and I have the room to locate the compressor out of my main work area to reduce the noise.

As of now, the most demaning air tool that I have is an impact wrench, ( and a soon to come a 1/2" CP earthquake) and an air wrench.

I am a neophyte when it comes to wrenching on things and heavy air usage tools are in the very distant future if at all.

Thanks for reading
Justin

 

[BeansBaxter]

If it runs well, I'd snag it. I bought a 27 gal oil-free compressor from Costco years ago for $169 and it was worth every penny.

Sure I'd love to have a larger, quieter, more reliable compressor but it definitely beats not having a compressor at all. Unless you have the resources to get the compressor you are dreaming of*, you should get it. Worst case scenario, you sell it for half of what you paid for it in a year or two and get the compressor you always wanted.

*if this were true, you probably wouldn't be shopping for compressors on CL.

 

[radmotorworks]

Plenty of folks who have bought oiless and kissed away what they paid thinking they got a good lowball entry ticket. $400 for a better low end one minus 200 equals $200 savings or just minus $200 when the thing goes junk on you? Not sure if this is a direct drive, if it is, it gives the pump a jagged ride which ends up not lasting either, but hey, you don't need to figure out how to adjust a belt either. Oiless pumps give off a high pitched noise that can drive you nuts. They are designed for people who can't figure out how to change out the oil (ie. painters have good experience with them) so they figure this segment will not use it much--not sure this applies to a guy who posts on a garage blog. If you do end up obeying the cheap impusle factor, its probably good for the tank in the long run--assuming its rated for 125psi or more. Then get an older 17-30 gallon for $75 and take the pump and motor off of it, put it on your 60 gal--build a mount if you have to. Older now a days means higher quality and incidently cheaper.

 

[Red Green]

If the guy selling will plug it in and let you hear how long it takes to build up pressure and cycle through the on off points I can't see you going wrong. They were an great compressor for home owner type use. For running an impact and air ratchet periodically it would be good and you can save for the oil pump style.

 

[jpoe]

I stopped by a local store today (Big R) which is like a tractor supply in some parts of the country. Low and behold they carry Quincy compressors, and they have the one I have eyballing ( http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200350475_200350475 ) for just over $1000.

After seeing this compressor up close, I think I will hold off and get the Quincy. It will be complete overkill for my needs but it seems you just can't go wrong with a Quincy.

I will work on presenting my case to my wife, which will be equivalent to proving Bin Laden innocent.

Thanks for the imput.