I've been restoring an old Craftsman air compressor but I've been having trouble finding any information about the model. It's got a 3/4hp motor and 2 oil air pumps all still working. I've found similar style pumps but they are typically non oil and are always individual pump/motor sets. If anyone knows anything about this setup some information would be appreciated.
Vintage Craftsman Air Compressor 283.1852
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Man, that's a cool setup.
rockchucker
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Comes with a free Beer Cooler to boot! =)
That thing is really cool.
That thing is really cool.
MAD
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Wow!- that is really cool.
Judging by the part number, I believe your compressor was made by Thomas Industries. Maybe someone at the manufacturer can give you some information.
http://www.gd-thomas.com/article.aspx?id=8850
Judging by the part number, I believe your compressor was made by Thomas Industries. Maybe someone at the manufacturer can give you some information.
http://www.gd-thomas.com/article.aspx?id=8850
Gort the giant robot
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I also have one of those compressors. Mine is just a single pump mounted on a small table with a small electric motor. I found it on CL in Portland Oregon. It was for sale for months with the price coming down each week. When it hit $5.00 i bought it. I have seen a dual setup like you have that was mounted in a suitcase. Looked factory.
Gort.
Gort.
uniballer
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WTF? Where did you find that awesome thing? I want it bad!
I've restored and painted most of it already. The problem I've been having is finding any information about them outside of it being made in the 50's and the motor manufacturer (thanks) and I've got no clue on the value of the setup. Depending on the value I could put more time into finishing the paint and rechroming the handle but only if it's worth my time. Any thoughts?
Junkhoarder
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Hello Everyone,
First timer here. I just bought a model identical to this compressor. I also dont have any information about it. 6 years have passed and just wondering if anyone found anything else about it since the last post. Thank you and hope to hear from anyone ........
First timer here. I just bought a model identical to this compressor. I also dont have any information about it. 6 years have passed and just wondering if anyone found anything else about it since the last post. Thank you and hope to hear from anyone ........
I know it's 12 years later, but I'd just like to say, wow! Found this catalog snippet while looking up my exact same one. Your "beer cooler" case is absolutely amazing to have!
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wrenchguy
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its never to late, someone might be interested in this old thread about table top compressors.
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Table Top Compressors
I found this little table top compressor while browsing the net the other day and fell in love. It's a Crafstman (Sears Roebuck) job sold in 1939. While it's uses may be lim... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Garage Journal, click here.
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