Selection of new compressor

1. Lowes has a Porter-Cable 6hp, 25 gal. horizontal portable with an aluminum oil lubed compressor for $339. I'm not impressed with the dinky little plastic wheels, and I don't know how they handle their warranty work.

2. Home Depot has a 5hp, 26 gal. with a cast iron compressor. It is a "Husky" brand, allegedly made by Campbell-Hausfield for HD. Their warranty is handled by a really good local shop, with whom I am familiar. The price is $349. I haven't looked at it yet, but headed there after work. I failed to get the air delivery figgers on this one over the phone.
Whatda y'all think??

I selected the Husky at Home Depot for a number of reasons. It appears to be built better over all...the wheels, handle, etc are heavier. The compressor is cast iron, rather than aluminum. The motor, though rated 1hp less, is bigger(for whatever that's worth). The cfm is a little lower, but completely adequate for my needs. As far as the warranty is concerned, I could take either back to the store for exchange for 90 days. After that, the Lowes unit would have to be shipped out for repair. On the HD unit, the warranty work, if any, is handled by a local shop where I do business, anyway. I don't expect to need it, but that would make a huge difference if I did.

How many things have you had to have fixed under warranty? And it wasn't a hassle? And you where satisfied because it worked perfectly forever after.

Concentrate on defining what you need and filling those needs with the best product that your budget will allow and

NO CREDIT IS GOOD CREDIT!!!

If I could have spent a few more bucks, I would have definitely bought a 2 stage or at least one that had a CFM that would allow me to use a decent sandblaster and all would have been well.!!!

Good Luck.

Rick