Vintage craftsman compressor find

[Shootinok]

Came across an old craftsman compressor that I just couldn't pass up.
A little GoogleFu and I think it's from 1949.

Research tells me it puts out about 12 psi.
It runs beautifully.
When I get time I'll clean it up and use it to blow off the work bench.

Oh - and I got it for $20


Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

 

[bonneyman]

Yeah, you ****!

Nice comp, though. Bet it restores well.

 

[Musicinabottle]

That's neat! Can you prove to us that you got it for $20?

 

[bonneyman]

That's neat! Can you prove to us that you got it for $20?

Paypal him $20, and if he sends you the compressor you'll know he's telling the truth!

 

[Musicinabottle]

Paypal him $20, and if he sends you the compressor you'll know he's telling the truth!

Perfect! Done!

Wait a minute. What would I do with 12 PSI? That's at the very least, a cool wall hanger.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is one I found at an estate sale in Berkeley on June 23rd. Mine is a little newer but the price was the same. Mine fired right up when I plugged it in and blew a little air.
-Don

 

[MayerMR]

These are really neat, but I have to echo Musicinabottle; what exactly can one do wit only 12 or so PSI? I don't see a tank so I'm assuming it's compressing constantly as it outputs?

 

[Stuart in MN]

what exactly can one do wit only 12 or so PSI?

Airbrush.

 

[7Wounds]

Hello everyone, I’m brand new to garage journal & this is my first post. Today I picked up this vintage craftsman air compressor in amazing condition, seems to be all original but I’m no expert & when I google the model number nothing pops up, was wondering why f anyone on here knows anything about this model? What it’s worth etc. thanks.

 

[Modern Garage]

Ahh, the Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Queen. There's a discussion in the "Vintage Air Compressors " thread right now about this unit. The contributor has one torn down and it's interesting to see.
Well... maybe only to me since I have a couple of the Pressure Princess compressors. ( My vote for one of the funniest model names ever.)
Joe