My current air compressor is a homemade gizmo one of my uncles assembled from a water pump tank and a refrigerator compressor. It’s fine for airing up tires but not great for much else. I wouldn’t mind being able to run some air tools and maybe spray paint a bit. I don’t need a huge capacity but I want something that is good quality and that is from a company that will be around in a few years if I need parts. I bought one of the airless Campbell Hausfield models from WalMart for my dad about 20 years ago and it’s still running, but boy is it loud when it kicks on.
What’s my best option for $300-400? Edit: a little searching reveals that my memory of paying $279 for a compressor has poisoned my expectations for what is available at this price point. Maybe I should up that to $600-700, although that seems like a lot to spend for something I only use a few times a year.
What’s my best option for $300-400? Edit: a little searching reveals that my memory of paying $279 for a compressor has poisoned my expectations for what is available at this price point. Maybe I should up that to $600-700, although that seems like a lot to spend for something I only use a few times a year.
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