Is this a good deal on this IR compressor

[potentz]

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_211720_211720

Free shipping and $879.

I am putting this in my house garage (I am going to build a work garage in the future). My goals for the compressor is just to run limited air tools and ammo reloading equipment. Don't think I need more than 60 gallon capacity.

Thanks

 

[e-tek]

Have to say I'm surprised they are so much in the USA. I bought a 2-stage-60gal in Canada for 899.00.
It's likely a good machine (lots of positive feedback!), but you should look at 2-stage ones too. Just faster is all, for little more $$
money.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?

 

[Lhorn]

That seems like darn good CFM for a single stage. I've been dreaming of getting a Quincy. For 50% more money (the Quincy is over $1200) you get a 2 stage that only puts out 15CFM at 90 PSI.

 

[35mastr]

But that Quincy is a true 15 CFM. I have a 2 stage like the one shown and I have been real happy with it so far.

Will hold 90 PSI at all times. No problems at all.

 

[LCD]

Seems like a good deal to me. I spent over $1000 for a 2 stage 5hp 60 gal. IR unit and had to haul it home myself. When you think about the time spent and truck costs involved, free delivery makes it a bargain.

Webshots IR compressor album:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/573476705mavxuv

 

[Crusty Nut]

I bought the same thing about 18 months ago. I'm real happy with it. I did have it blow a valve plate gasket, but it was under warranty, I had the parts within 48 hours and it took me 20 minutes to fix.
I live about 4 hours from any of the main shipping line terminals so I kept waiting for the "catch" with the free shipping, but it never came. It was all easy dealings and delivered to my door on time.