Can anyone confirm if this is a decent compressor?

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I need a compressor for my garage and I can get this basically for free since it would be a spiff program that I have points that I can use on various things.

This compressor is in there and I have been in the market for something bigger than my pancake. I need it to run air tools, nailers, and just a light duty use. Is it big enough??

http://www.kmart.com/wen-10-gallon-2hp-vertical-tank-air-compressor/p-00929329000P

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that’s not NEARLY big enough to run air tools efficiently. if you use anything like an air drill or die-grinder, it will be running non-stop and still not provide enough air for those types of tools. Don’t forget K-mart and Sears are now the same parent company, might be able to use your points towards a much better compressor…

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Yeah I did some more research and its not what I am looking for. I will surely use my points for something else.

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I also saw the review on Kmarts page. Probably some idiot who didnt check his oil though…

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IF you have enought point for that kind of discount, go with this guy…

http://www.kmart.com/craftsman-33-gallon-vertical-portable-air-compressor/p-00916472000P?prdNo=23&blockNo=23&blockType=G23

While I’m the farthest thing from an advocate on using sears’ compressors…if you can get that for like $150 it’s worth having to replace the piston seal, sleeve, and valve plate every other year when one or all of them take a shit on you thanks to the terrible reliability of an oil-free motor.

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3.2 CFM @ 90 psi isn’t going to run many air tools well at all.

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If you can afford to drop a decent coin on something you’ll likely be able to keep/use without maintaining as long as you live… I’d go to lowes and grab this guy:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_221495-14989-LLA1683066_4294795218__?productId=3115861&Ns=p_product_price|0

Ask MotocrossX23 about his…it’s ULTRA quiet (can hold a conversation over it running without SCREAMING), it fills quickly so the cycles are quick and farther between thanks to twin cylinders, and it’s the a/c driven type so it’s super reliable and will hold up fantastic in the long-run. He happens to work at Lowes in Tonawanda as well, and MIGHT be able to help hook up a better price than whats listed online…

If I had the loot kicking around, this is absolutely the compressor I would buy short of spending double in an Ingersol-Rand 60 or 80gal 220v

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if you dont mind spending a little extra coin take a look at this guy. i believe it varies from the picture a little, as i bought one last year and it has a metal grate for belt guard instead of that solid thing. however its great and built to last being a cast iron oil lubricated pump, and its nowhere near as loud as an oil less. seems to run air tools just fine.

i killed a couple of those loud oil free compressors from sears before…they suck.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/campbell-hausfeld-reg-portable-20-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor-3301586

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For air compressor(s), look for what SCFM Delivery @ 40 psi (not 90.) Also what impact wrench are you using? Most need more then 4 SCFM to operate. ie: my 1/2" needs 4.8 CFM (avg)
This Campbell that Derrek listed has a nice SCFM @ 40psi (Flow Rate: 6.5 SCFM @ 40 PSI)

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I run a Kobalt 80 gallon at the shop. Runs air tools, small sand blasting cabinet, paint gun, etc. Good recovery, not the quietest, no major problems, gets the job done. Had a thread on this I believe. Used one of the smaller compressors for some mid sized paint work, burned it up.

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It has a really good review,i bet its good.

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Spend the money on an oiled 220v large capacity if you do any kind of work at home. You won’t ever regret it.

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I have the 33 gal craftsman post above. It does an okay job with small tools but does run a lot when I am using them. If you are going to be running high CFM tools then I would look at spending more and getting something better.

When I buy a house have a bigger garage, I am going to upgrade from the 33 gal

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if you are planning on running nailers i hope you are planning to do all that nailing nearby if you go with some of the monster compressors shown above. if it isn’t easy to move around you never will…also if it is 220v you will never move it either

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my 60 gallon craftsman professional was $425 OTD, watch sales…

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I love my compressor. It’s perfect for what I use it for and it’s SUPER quiet. I’ve ran all my tools on it, soda blasted with it, and I’m probably going to end up painting with it too. As far as discounts…lemme check, I have a pretty awesome reputation for finding “sales”… :snky:

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Every year sears has their 30 gallon (I think) on sale for xmas, with tools for 279$, someone confirm. Don’t see why that can’t be used.