Rich M.
Well-known member
My old Craftsman 8 gallon oiless air compressor will need to be replaced sometime in the near future.
I am looking for forum members' opinions and thoughts on the purchasing of a new compressor.
My usage:
Fill vehicle tires
Occasionally use a stapler or small nail gun
Air off the lawn mowers
I would like a vertical (for space savings) 10 gallon (less refill times) model. Since I use this compressor infrequently, the noice lever is not a major concern.
Not sure if the oil version versus the oiless is a deal breaker issue for me. My old Craftsman oiless is going on 25 years old. Yes, it is a little noisy. With that being said, not sure if the new Craftsman models are still at this quality level with their products today.
Not sure about Harbor Freight compressors. Some friends have them with mixed reviews.
My daughter has a Porter Cable 3 gallon, which runs nice, but loud. Not sure what their bigger versions are like.
Saw a WEN compressor. Looked interesting, but not a lot of research on it. The few reviews were positive. Anyone have any Wen products?
What should I stay away from?
Thanks fot the help.
I am looking for forum members' opinions and thoughts on the purchasing of a new compressor.
My usage:
Fill vehicle tires
Occasionally use a stapler or small nail gun
Air off the lawn mowers
I would like a vertical (for space savings) 10 gallon (less refill times) model. Since I use this compressor infrequently, the noice lever is not a major concern.
Not sure if the oil version versus the oiless is a deal breaker issue for me. My old Craftsman oiless is going on 25 years old. Yes, it is a little noisy. With that being said, not sure if the new Craftsman models are still at this quality level with their products today.
Not sure about Harbor Freight compressors. Some friends have them with mixed reviews.
My daughter has a Porter Cable 3 gallon, which runs nice, but loud. Not sure what their bigger versions are like.
Saw a WEN compressor. Looked interesting, but not a lot of research on it. The few reviews were positive. Anyone have any Wen products?
What should I stay away from?
Thanks fot the help.