[Shop-talk] (yet another) air compressor question

[scott.hall at comcast.net]

I'm not sure how well this new guy is going to fit in 'round here.  what's this nonsense about a 'budget' for a tool and sensible needs analysis? <grin>

marcus, if it were me, I'd probably check out craigslist or similar and see if I could pick up a used oil-lube pump.  and get a bigger one than you think you want now, even if it's not the grandmaster of compressors.  you'll always want it to be bigger.

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From: Marcus Pless <mpless at ucsd.edu>
> I recently moved into a new place that actually has enough
> room for an air compressor. I'm looking for something that
> would be general purpose in nature and relatively inexpensive.
> It's been years since I've done any serious work that
> requires a continuous air flow, and I don't expect to be
> doing any major auto restoration any time soon. I'm looking
> for something that can pump tires and run nailers and other
> light duty cycle air tools at the moment, but I don't want
> to shoot myself in the foot with a woefully inadequate air
> supply for down the road. My budget is probably in the $300
> range.