air compressors

[hellonwheelz3]

I have a birthday coming up and with any luck will be getting some money and want to buy a compressor. Can some of you guys offer up what you have and/or what works? I dont know ANYTHING about compressors. Thanks ya'll

[RodneyBad]

You can look at Hobby Air Compressors and spend $80 Plus extras but ya can

only use it for that.

Or you can hit up a Local Box store and pick up a small Air Compressor that

even has it's own regulator

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Campbell-Hausfeld-1-Gallon-Air-Compressor/9189093

I'm thinking about gettin one of these over my hobby Compressor.

[crazyjim]

I picked up a Campbell Hausfield unit at Lowes several months ago. The tank has a 3 gallon capacity - it's actually 2 tanks stacked on top of each other. Came with regulators, hose, fittings, and a staple/nailer gun. It was about $70.00. Besides modeal cars, it can be used for a variety of other jobs around the house.

[hellonwheelz3]

I just called my lhs and all they have (in my price range) was the mini blue one made my testors. It almost sounds like a little toy thing. Has anyone used that particular type? I have also been looking at the campbell hausfeld ones too.

[Blake Rogers]

i was told not to bother with the testors model by a few people here my self i dont live in a house so i need a hobby one the ones at my LHS are 300 bucks but are small and quite

[bang bang]

Shoot man go to Lowes or Home Depot & buy a three to six gallon pancake type air compressor. I bought one for $160.00 & it hardly ever kicks on which scares the sh## out of me because its so in frequent.When I first started I bought one for $90.00 way back when And that little turd never shut up.Do yourself a favor & check it out.

[hellonwheelz3]

How bout this one? The price seems to be a little low for what I THINK it offers, although I know nothing about them? what do you think?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97080

[Blake Rogers]

good idea bang bang.

hellonwheelz3 ya that seem way to cheap to me

[RodneyBad]

How bout this one? The price seems to be a little low for what I THINK it offers, although I know nothing about them? what do you think?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97080

Nope, It is a POS.

Most tools from Harbor freight is Crud.

Ya get what ya pay for.

Yes, I did buy one once to use as a back up for odds and ends.

Noisie as one can be and hardely shuts off.

Sorry..

[Dave Ambrose]

I have a birthday coming up and with any luck will be getting some money and want to buy a compressor. Can some of you guys offer up what you have and/or what works? I dont know ANYTHING about compressors. Thanks ya'll

I'll add my recommendation for the shop compressor. I'd also suggest that you get a filter on the line too. You'd be amazed at how much stuff seeps through the compressor filters.

If you're concerned about noise, get yourself a CO2 cylinder and regulator. It's completely silent, and the gas is clean.

Cheers,

Dave Ambrose