I have picked out a couple compressors, but I really don't know the ins and outs of compressors. I am looking at spending around $500, the only things that I have to have is a 220v setup that is oiled. Here are a couple links to the two that I am looking at right now. Let me know what you think or if you have any other models for me to check out.


http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100083906&N=10000003+90401&D=air+compressor


http://steveswholesaletools.com/catalog.php?UserID=13910&Action=Info&ItemID=95911&SID=5bc4f68aa0f43c28d94bf0188c8c1c42

If I were looking to buy using your requirements...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_158284_158284

its all about how much cfm the compressor puts out at 90psi. Buy whichever has the highest

If I were looking to buy using your requirements...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_158284_158284


That's the one I have... had it for about 2 years now... I've never painted with it, but have run a bunch of air tools on it and have sprayed quite a bit of lacquer (woodworking). I have never regretted this purchase. I bought it locally from Tractor Supply for about $50 cheaper than Northern Tool has it listed here.

Dustin,,

I have that one from Home Depot and I have painted with it and used it for sandblasting...In a blasting cabinet and a pressure blaster and so far it has not let me down. I have not tried using a D/A sander with it becasue of the amount of CFM you need with that tool. One thing it does have... a high RPM rate so the intake noise is rather loud. Mine sits aprox 4 feet away from my blasting cabinet so I have to use ear plugs to reduce the noise. Overall it's worth the price...

That's the one I have... had it for about 2 years now... I've never painted with it, but have run a bunch of air tools on it and have sprayed quite a bit of lacquer (woodworking). I have never regretted this purchase. I bought it locally from Tractor Supply for about $50 cheaper than Northern Tool has it listed here.
I'd assume the "extra" $50 is used toward the "free shipping" to deliver it to your door.;)

I have picked out a couple compressors, but I really don't know the ins and outs of compressors. I am looking at spending around $500, the only things that I have to have is a 220v setup that is oiled. Here are a couple links to the two that I am looking at right now. Let me know what you think or if you have any other models for me to check out.


http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100083906&N=10000003+90401&D=air+compressor


http://steveswholesaletools.com/catalog.php?UserID=13910&Action=Info&ItemID=95911&SID=5bc4f68aa0f43c28d94bf0188c8c1c42


I bought the 60 ga. from Lowes because it was slightly cheaper, and had a slightly higher CFM than the home depot one. They has a 25% on all compressor sale and I picked mine up for $399 minus 25%.

If I were looking to buy using your requirements...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_158284_158284

Agreed - we use I-R compressors for our scuba applications (over 3000psi) and they are awesome. I have a crappy Home Depot one that can't keep up with my sandblaster so I am going to get another one... Right after paint... And the Interior... And the Trim... and... :p

I'd assume the "extra" $50 is used toward the "free shipping" to deliver it to your door.;)

Bingo. TSC is only about a 1/2 mile from my house and I have a big, strong 18-year old son. So picking it up myself was no big deal...:D