What portable compressor do you own?

[fossten]

Yeah there's a big one just outside of town. I might check it out.

 

[lobird91]

Like some of the other guys said if you are just looking for a small portable unit keep an eye on the sears ads. I picked up my portable Craftsman for 79 bucks and it has been worth its weight in gold. Even held up roofing a house for 2 straight days.

-Alan

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

Question, who has the quietest compressor? I have a Campbell Hausefield 26 gallon 5hp 110 volt. IT is seriously loud. I usually have ear muffs on, when using it.

Is it oil-less? Those version are loud. An oiled compressor will be a lot quieter.

 

[Psychostang]

Yea, it's oiless.

 

[MediumD]

Thanks for all the help fellas. Given the ridiculously small space in my 'garage,' the electric unit is perfect for my needs. I'm going that route. If I want some air for tires or cleaning I can always buy one of the cheap tiny units that plugs into the cig lighter.

Good plan. Now that electric impacts are coming down in price, IMO there is no reason to bother with a compressor between a tiny cig lighter type and a 60+gal 3+hp shop use type...

Before I bought my 60g 3.5hp ($320 from Harbor Freight, surprisingly very good quality for the price) I just used a cheap plug in electric impact ($40, also from Harbor Freight, holding up fine after 4+ years of use.) I'd like a cordless but have a hard time paying the extra just so that I don't have to wind up a cord when I'm done.