[Shop-talk] Air Compressors

[fishplate at gmail.com (Jeff Scarbrough)]

Hello and Happy Festivus!

Santa has graciously allowed me to pick out an air compressor for my
Christmas gift.  However, he claims to not know too much about various
brands.  After telling me my budget, I've got it narrowed down to
three of similar spec, which I surmise will suit the average hobby
garage:

http://tinyurl.com/HD-Husky   Husky at Home Depot

http://tinyurl.com/Lowe-Kobalt   Kobalt at Lowe's

http://tinyurl.com/TSC-CH   Campbell-Hausfield at Tractor Supply

I note the the Husky and the C-H appear nearly identical.  My
experience with Husky is limited to a small pancake compressor, and
none at all with the others.  My current compressor is a 35-year-old
Craftsman 1HP, 20 gallon with a rusty tank.  Anything is an
improvement, but if I'm going to shell out this kind of dough, I only
want to do it once.

I'd appreciate any advice or recommendation, not necessarily limited
to these three, but in the general price range and capacity.


Thanks!

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.


Original links:

<http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories-Stationary-Compressors/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbb2r/R-100083906/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053>

<http://www.lowes.com/pd_221565-14989-LLA3706056_4294795218_4294937087_?productId=3115863&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Air%2BCompressors_4294795218_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_price|0&facetInfo=>

<http://www.tractorsupply.com/campbell-hausfeld-reg-60-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor-3310006#BVRRWidgetID>

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