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I would just keep an eye out for a nice used 2 stage compressor on craigslist, especially if you are gonna try blasting with it. Avoid HF, like everyone else has already mentioned on an item like this. Ingersol Rand, campell hausfield, etc.
Well, I'm gonna go against the grain here and say that I have that HF compressor (or one very similar) and it's been serving me well for 8 or 9 years. Granted, I don't use it every day but I've had absolutely zero trouble with it since the day I brought it home.
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about 10 years ago HF was putting out some OK Stuff.Originally Posted by Tweety Bird
in 2011 however...
I'm not saying all of it is junk,. Heck, I have a few things from there that I have had for years.
This, A few years back, needed a knockout set capable of making 3" holes in the top of gear. They went and got one from HF. Broke the cup on the first hole, and screwed up the pump, so it was almost useless.
They took it back and got a new one that kind of worked.
So, I still go with the hit or miss with most of the stuff they sell.
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Get one that is two stage, and CAST IRON. I have a portercable from Tool King, and it is the same model they sold as Sears Brand, it works good, but after a year or two, it needed some head gaskets and the head bolts wouldn't tighten because of the aluminum.
Cast IRON!
Check Tool King down here in Lakewood, good selection of porter cable, dewalt and a couple others I believe.
Auctions
Consider checking some of the local auctions and military auctions for good used compressors.
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I forgot about Tool King. Thanks.
I get regular emails from some auction houses. I just don't have time to go to the auctions.
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