Craftsman 33 Gallon air compressor

[Wesley B]

Opinions or experience with this one? I want a new compressor, and this is about the lowest price it will be for a while I think.
The reviews say it's loud, but I don't care about loudness, I just want good line pressure and something that will last a while.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916472000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[fr0mastaj]

For what it's worth, I got my Kobalt oiled 30 gallon for about the same price last month. I had a 30 gal Craftsman oilless much like the one you linked. I upgraded mainly due to the noise difference. I didn't mind it at first, but it is seriously LOUD, bordering annoying.

With that said, my Craftsman oilless is from 1999 used as a weekend wrencher; and still working! So...I would say it is definitely reliable.

 

[Wesley B]

For what it's worth, I got my Kobalt oiled 30 gallon for about the same price last month. I had a 30 gal Craftsman oilless much like the one you linked. I upgraded mainly due to the noise difference. I didn't mind it at first, but it is seriously LOUD, bordering annoying.

With that said, my Craftsman oilless is from 1999 used as a weekend wrencher; and still working! So...I would say it is definitely reliable.

This one will be $300, never thought of kobalt though! Can I ask how much you got it for and was it on sale?

 

[fr0mastaj]

It was on sale, and probably wont be again any time soon though - http://www.lowes.com/pd_53661-1126-...RL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=kobalt+compressor&facetInfo= I got that for about $300 too last month.

It is night and day in terms of noise. I would highly recommend looking into a oiled unit... unless the compressor will be very far away from where you are working? They are far more durable to boot.

 

[pcpro15]

I just picked up this compressor last month. I like the built in dial regulator now vs. the older 33gal. I bought the flexzilla reel and got the 15% tools and 25% (air accessory). Only ***** I have about the compressor was the drain. Went to lowes and grabbed a 90 degree brass elbow, 6" brass pipe, and a 1/4 turn drain. Ain't no way anyone round here is gonna get on there hands and knees and reach under to drain it so this makes it super simple to drain that moisture out. Oiled is better than oilless, but a compressor is better than no compressor.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

its a good compressor had mine for about 5 years before it was stolen lasst week.

 

[melliott28]

I have the older version (about 5 years old) and it is ridiculously loud. However, it has been very reliable (I only use it about once a month). I plan on building an enclosure for it in the near future to muffle the sound - it is really bad. Overall it has served me well. For what its worth, if I could do it over, I would purchase the horizontal Craftsman Professional oil lubed compressor (it's quieter and the horizontal model is easier to enclose under a workbench.

By the way, I have used a 30 gallon Kobalt, and it is so much quieter than an oilless.

 

[illmatyk]

I got mine last Christmas. Its a pretty good compressor. Its the first one I have bought. With mine, I used the "slinky" hose connected to the compressor and the other end to a filter and then I plug my air hose into the other end of the filter. I keep mine in the laundry room, the noise isn't too bad unless there are visitors and may annoy them or irritate them

I just picked up this compressor last month. I like the built in dial regulator now vs. the older 33gal. I bought the flexzilla reel and got the 15% tools and 25% (air accessory). Only ***** I have about the compressor was the drain. Went to lowes and grabbed a 90 degree brass elbow, 6" brass pipe, and a 1/4 turn drain. Ain't no way anyone round here is gonna get on there hands and knees and reach under to drain it so this makes it super simple to drain that moisture out. Oiled is better than oilless, but a compressor is better than no compressor.

I have been wanting to do this. Do you have pics?

 

[pipsters]

I have the older version (about 5 years old) and it is ridiculously loud. However, it has been very reliable (I only use it about once a month). I plan on building an enclosure for it in the near future to muffle the sound - it is really bad. Overall it has served me well. For what its worth, if I could do it over, I would purchase the horizontal Craftsman Professional oil lubed compressor (it's quieter and the horizontal model is easier to enclose under a workbench.

By the way, I have used a 30 gallon Kobalt, and it is so much quieter than an oilless.

I own that 25 gallon horizontal. I agree I like it more than the oilless one, which I did look at.

To the OP, remember to spend slightly over $300 and use the Visa code to get $35 off your Sears order.

Alternatively, look at this compressor from Northern Tool, it is the same one as the Lowes compressor but for $300.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396622_200396622

If I was looking at a new 120v compressor, and I did not own one, I would be buying that compressor.

 

[Wesley B]

I own that 25 gallon horizontal. I agree I like it more than the oilless one, which I did look at.

To the OP, remember to spend slightly over $300 and use the Visa code to get $35 off your Sears order.

Alternatively, look at this compressor from Northern Tool, it is the same one as the Lowes compressor but for $300.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396622_200396622

If I was looking at a new 120v compressor, and I did not own one, I would be buying that compressor.

Reconditioned.................?

 

[gabeancounter]

Check out CL. Those compressors are running around $125-175 around here. I have the same one in the horizontal version. Works fine, but I can't wait to upgrade. Keep hoping the thing will die, but its been 14 years. LOUD POS but it compresses air. lol

 

[Scotto]

Check out CL. Those compressors are running around $125-175 around here. I have the same one in the horizontal version. Works fine, but I can't wait to upgrade. Keep hoping the thing will die, but its been 14 years. LOUD POS but it compresses air. lol

Yea, check CL. I got mine 3 years ago for $100 and I use it a few times a week. Thing is LOUD though, that's for sure.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I have the same Compressor and love it.You get used to the noise after a while.It has great line pressure and has ran my 1/2" Matco MT1769 Impact Gun all day with no problem.I am glad I got the 33gal the extra tank size means less noise from the motor.I got mine for $300 online and picked it up in the store 1hr later,Great value IMHO

 

[pipsters]

Reconditioned.................?

Yes they are, and come with warranty. Personally I have no qualms buying a reconditioned item but that is just me.

 

[pipsters]

Also just looking at that unit, you can't easily swap out the connectors and the regulator looks like it is built in. Personally, I would avoid it at retail cost. For a Craigslist purchase maybe.

 

[illmatyk]

Also just looking at that unit, you can't easily swap out the connectors and the regulator looks like it is built in. Personally, I would avoid it at retail cost. For a Craigslist purchase maybe.

The connectors can be swapped out as they are just screwed in.

 

[pcpro15]

I have been wanting to do this. Do you have pics?

I don't have pic's with it installed, but I can list the parts I bought.

Unscrew the stock drain valve, and insert this in.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_34856-104-A...L=/pl__0__s?Ntt=1%2F4+brass&page=2&facetInfo=

Then screw this extension in to bring it out the side. It brings it out far enough that it is accessible, but not far enough to come out past the wheels if you were to wheel it out.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_34874-104-L...urrentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=6%22+brass&facetInfo=

And here is the ball valve

http://www.lowes.com/pd_221029-4712...tURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=1%2F4+air+valve&facetInfo=

 

[melliott28]

I have been wanting to do this. Do you have pics?

Here are pics of my drain set up:

 

[z28snksknr]

+1 for the Kobalt 30 gal. Had mine for 3 years now. Motor can use 110V or 220V.

 

[fr0mastaj]

Wesley, I just came back from my local Sears and noticed that the Craftsman 26 gallon oilless compressor is being clearanced for 50% off @ $163. You might want to check your Sears if you're still in the market for one. This is a 1.6HP motor.

 

[illmatyk]

I don't have pic's with it installed, but I can list the parts I bought.

Unscrew the stock drain valve, and insert this in.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_34856-104-A...L=/pl__0__s?Ntt=1%2F4+brass&page=2&facetInfo=

Then screw this extension in to bring it out the side. It brings it out far enough that it is accessible, but not far enough to come out past the wheels if you were to wheel it out.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_34874-104-L...urrentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=6%22+brass&facetInfo=

And here is the ball valve

http://www.lowes.com/pd_221029-4712...tURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=1%2F4+air+valve&facetInfo=

Here are pics of my drain set up:

Awesome! Thanks guys. I'll try to see if I can add this on either this weekend or next weekend.

 

[torqueman2002]

I bought a CM 33gal oil-less about 20 years ago for home use - lug nuts, inflating tires, etc...

It's still in use at my brother's home garage.

Noise - they are all noisy when they run. I have a Campbell-Hausfeld 80 gal. 2-stage, 220V, 1-phase now and it is noisy also. Found it lightly used on CL for $300.

The only reason I traded-up is the CM couldn't handle the sand blaster I built.

The CM will be fine, depending on what you use it for.

For high flow like: sand blaster, air cut offs, air sanders you'll need a 2-stage.

 

[cashishift]

Couldn't recommend an oil-less one myself. way too loud, takes longer to refill.