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Kermit

09-26-2000 07:51:23

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I'm considering the purchase of a Sears Craftsman air compressor. The unit which I'm interested in has a 5.5 HP motor and a 30 gallon horizontal tank. It has an oil free compressor. Seems like a nice unit. My use for the unit will be to air up tires, use the blow gun for cleaning, use a 1/2 inch impact wrench and air hammer occasionally. Sears is asking $299.00 for the unit. I'd appreciate any opinion about this unit such as quality, durability, etc. Thanks.

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dustin walker

10-23-2000 13:05:20

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

How do i find air compessor parts? ASAP

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Scott Green

09-27-2000 03:28:32

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

Kermit , My uncle bought the 6 HP oiless compressor from sears about 6 years ago. Never had any problems with it. One complaint: Very noisy. At first he tried to convince him self and everyone else that the noise wasn't bad. He does admit that it is really noisy now. When it comes on , the noise will make a person come a foot off the floor. And you can't here anything until it shuts off.I personally would never buy one of them noisy things. I use my compressors every day.Oil compressors last longer. For home owner use , oiless is fine. Myself , I would buy a belt driven , oil lubricated compressor. Before buying a oiless sears compressor , ask if you can here it run. Other than getting a noisy one , I think you would be OK. When I say my uncles compressor is noisy , I mean "NOISY"/"LOUD".

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J.D.

09-26-2000 12:58:45

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

The Craftsman unit is nice. A friend of mine has one and offers no complaints. Personally I have two a portable 110v unit 4hp 30gal DeVillbiss that I picked up at Costco Wholesale for $229.00. I have owned this unit for 5 years and used for everything from airing tires to blasting from a bucket(small jobs)without a problem. My other is a 80gal 230v Campbell Hausfield Extreme Duty that I use primarily for pressure blasting and body work. I picked it up at Home Depot for $499.00. I have owned this unit for 3 years and never a problem. Shop around there are other units offering the same quality and warranty(I do believe Craftsman compressors have a limited warranty). Good luck!

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MikeH-Tx

09-26-2000 11:39:26

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

Kermit, I use a 20 year old 1hp Craftsman compressor and can do everything you mentioned you want to do. However, I think a 5hp is a much more versatile machine and would even allow some sandblasting (although won't be enough cfm to do it well). I occasionally do sandblasting with my 1hp, but can only blow sand for a few seconds without waiting on the compressor to catch up. Not useful for anything big. Similarly, when I use the impact wrench, 1hp is only good for a few seconds. However, that is the nature of using an impact wrench anyway and it works fine.

I have read the debates on oil-less vs oil-using compressors and personally prefer oil-using. However, with the amount of work you are describing, either would be fine.

I would advise getting the Craftsman. 5hp is a nice size and the price looks right.

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Larry Garbarek

09-26-2000 10:37:51

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

Sears is headquartered near here and we read about their activities with interest.

The one certainty about Sears is that the company is still trying to establish an identity.

That is, are they going for quality? Price? Warranty ease? Profits? Market share? All of the above? None?

The Craftsman tools of today, many of which are made by Danaher Corp., are some of the best ever offered under this brand (having worked in the handtool manufacturing business for several decades allows me to make such an outrageous statement!).

Yet, some other items under the Craftsman brands are not up to what they once were in my opinion.

Thus, past performance of a Sear's compressor might not mean very much when buying one today.

You might check out Grainger or another industrial supply house who might offer a heavier duty unit. It could give you a more complete idea as to what is best for you.

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Bob R

09-26-2000 08:04:59

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Re: Air compressor question. in reply to Kermit, 09-26-2000 07:51:23

Should be fine for your use .
When you get into da sanders and sandblasting the cfm requirements go up dramatically .
Impact tools work well with a unit your looking at .
We have a craftsman 2 horse that is well over 20 years old that was used hard at times .
you should be pleased for the money with the craftsman . I like speedair too for heavier duty stuff . Check out graingers too while your at it .

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