compressor shopping

[Lownslow]

anyone have recommendations for the 150-200 range

[CAL]

anyone have recommendations for the 150-200 range

Badger Paasche Testors Iwata all make a decent compressors in that range.

[Lownslow]

anyone have recommendations for the 150-200 range

i wanna stay away from hobby compressors i need a decent one with a tank, with a mid to high SCFM

Edited August 12, 2008 by Lownslow

[Brendan]

Look for a nail gun compressor. You can get them for under $100 and they last for several years. Some places like Harbor and Freight would carry them. There's no point in looking at name brands since the majority of the air compressors are the same whether they're a name brand or not. They usually carry the same warranty. Also look for an oiless motor compressor. That way you don't have oil being able to get into the air, which could ruin your paint.

[Brian Fishburn]

I use a Craftsman 1.5 HP 2 gallon compressor and love it. Found it on sale for a hundred bucks, and it's already lasted longer than all of my 130-150 dollar "hobby" compressors put together.

[tabsscale1]

I use a small 2 gallon Campbell Hausfeld That I bought At Wally World for $70 That works great. It has a built in regulator. It is a little loud but just for a few minutes as it keeps up with some continuous use. They have a run silent modelbut the prices go up then. I think I have seen those models at Lowes.

[Jeff Johnston]

I use the same one Todd uses and I also paid 70 bucks. I also blow up my kids bike tires and pool toys with it LOL Its very worth it and I've never had an issue.