Which air compressor to buy??

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Posted by David N. Lundstrom on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 1:56PM :

I am in need of a new air compressor. I was looking at a 2hp, 25 gallon Craftsman for $380. I don't want direct drive, I want a cast iron compressor that is belt driven. I then went to Lowes, and saw a Kobalt 3.5 hp 60 gallon for $400. The Craftsman is 5.8 CFM @ 90 psi, the Kobalt is 10.2 CFM @ 90 psi. The Kobalt seems like more compressor for the money, but I have never heard of the brand and that makes me nervous. It comes with a 3 year warranty, but I want this to last me 30 years, not 5. What compressors do youse guys have and like and dislike about them? Thanks
Dave
PS I will use this for nailers, impacts, sanders, etc. It is home/farm use though, not for a business.

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Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Todd Wilson 8:42PM 11/08/2006

One more thing....... - Todd Wilson 8:45PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Mike (Montreal, Quebec) 7:41PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Roger in La 7:06PM 11/08/2006

I have this one for sale - jack cain 5:48PM 11/08/2006

And another - jack cain 5:52PM 11/08/2006
- Yet another - jack cain 5:54PM 11/08/2006
  - This ones 3 phase 6 hp electric - jack cain 5:55PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Marty 4:19PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Marty 4:33PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Paul (in NY) 4:08PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Ken C. 3:38PM 11/08/2006

Re: Which air compressor to buy?? - Doc Dave 2:50PM 11/08/2006

Ignore the HP ratings, compare by Amps - chriscase 2:22PM 11/08/2006

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