New compressor purchase questions

[kerwinq]

I am looking at getting a 60 gallon 220v compressor, this will replace the oil free 30 gallon 110v that I have now but have a couple questions.

It will not be used every day but will be used for impact guns and sanding, maybe some painting in the future so needs to be able to keep up (mine is ok until I take out the cut off wheel)
How much quieter will this be than the oil free? Right now I can hardly stay in the garage when it is running
I am looking to spend around 500 but want to get a good one for the money. Is the Campbell Hausfeld a good brand for the money or is there another that is a little better/quieter for not to much more? I looked at the Home Depot ones but seems the only difference is the color, what about PUMA?
Should I get the extended warranty or is it not worth the extra money

 

[kerwinq]

Found an older Craftsman 60 gal with 7 hp motor that I am going to look at this afternoon. Seller says it is in good condition and is about 4 yrs old, are these a good quality compressor? He is asking 350

 

[Chris Adams]

On the Cman, I have no experience with that model, but I do see comparable compressors pretty often on CL for lots less.
Look at it, if you like it, try to drive him down a bit, say 100 bucks less if you can.
I don't see fewer compressors being sold used in the future, in fact there seem to be more of them every week.
A 60 on up is a good size but is not as easy to sell as a 33 on down. You have to want and need a compressor to put something that big in your garage, plus you need the voltage which lots of folks don't have.
It's like the 3/4 ton truck. Lots love them, but you don't buy it casually like you would a half ton. Big and heavy, too expensive, not convenient.
So while they are worth more the pool of buyers is lower.
So I see one or two 60 plus posted every day here, and about one in ten is a killer deal.

 

[kerwinq]

Ended up getting the compressor for 325, he originally wanted 400 and a self rewinding hose reel and hose for another 20. I thought it was a good deal from what I was seeing in my area

 

[krooser]

pics????????

 

[kerwinq]

This is just after I unloaded and put it inside my garage, it will be going inside a separate room to cut down more on the noise

 

[Mossberg]

Not to hijack, but, is this compressor any good? The price seems right.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=55996

 

[krooser]

Not to hijack, but, is this compressor any good? The price seems right.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=55996

Great compressor if you want to fill beach balls all day... not so good if you run air tools... not enuff cfm's. you'll never sandblast, run an air drill/sander/die grinder/blast cabinet or any number of air tools with those numbers unless you enjoy hearing the compressor run 24/7 and like to wait while it catches up.

 

[Chris Adams]

Great compressor if you want to fill beach balls all day... not so good if you run air tools... not enuff cfm's. you'll never sandblast, run an air drill/sander/die grinder/blast cabinet or any number of air tools with those numbers unless you enjoy hearing the compressor run 24/7 and like to wait while it catches up.

Two local shops use those compressors. One is a franchise brake shop, the other is a front end shop.
They supply enough air for multiple guys using air tools.

You know, no matter what anyone posts, there is always a bigger tool that some guy says is the minimum.

I've painted cars, sand blasted and run my die grinders on a lot less compressor for many years.
I have a bit more than that now and I don't notice any practical difference.

What kind of idiot spends a thousand dollars so he doesn't have to wait a couple minutes for the compressor to catch up when he sandblasts, say once every three months?
Sand blasting is almost the only thing that will exceed that many CFM regularly.

Even when painting cars we never needed more than a 20 gallon tank and a 2 horsepower. Sure, if you are running two guns or three like some shops, but it takes time to move around the car, time to position the hoses. You set up and run for a few minutes, then move position.
Die grinders eat air like crazy. But what the heck are you cutting where you need it running steadily?
Sure, in a body shop you want 7-10 hp and an 80 gallon tank. Bigger if you employee several guys working all at once. Then it is a capital investment, and you amortize it.

But a homeowner? Or weekend warrior?
Geez.

 

[nate379]

It's fine. That's pretty much what I have. You can sandblast with it, but it will run out of air. Really need an 80gal or bigger 2 stage pump for sandblasting.
Of coruse really it depends on how much sandblasting do you do?

If your needing to run a big sandblaster everyday... you'd better look at a rotary compressor (100+ cfm)

 

[Major Ramifications]

Two local shops use those compressors. One is a franchise brake shop, the other is a front end shop.
They supply enough air for multiple guys using air tools.

You know, no matter what anyone posts, there is always a bigger tool that some guy says is the minimum.

I've painted cars, sand blasted and run my die grinders on a lot less compressor for many years.
I have a bit more than that now and I don't notice any practical difference.

What kind of idiot spends a thousand dollars so he doesn't have to wait a couple minutes for the compressor to catch up when he sandblasts, say once every three months?
Sand blasting is almost the only thing that will exceed that many CFM regularly.

Even when painting cars we never needed more than a 20 gallon tank and a 2 horsepower. Sure, if you are running two guns or three like some shops, but it takes time to move around the car, time to position the hoses. You set up and run for a few minutes, then move position.
Die grinders eat air like crazy. But what the heck are you cutting where you need it running steadily?
Sure, in a body shop you want 7-10 hp and an 80 gallon tank. Bigger if you employee several guys working all at once. Then it is a capital investment, and you amortize it.

But a homeowner? Or weekend warrior?
Geez.

I agree wholeheartedly! Well said, Chris.