Portable Compressor for Hanger - recommendations?

[Rick_A]

As I start thinking about moving my fuselage to it's hanger, I've been wondering what to do for compressor.

Any suggestions on a good small compressor? I know I don't want an oil-free one and since it will just be for finish up work and maybe a little painting I don't want something too big (or expensive).

 

[captainron]

How about this super special from Grainger? Normally well over $400. This one has a cast iron pump! If you wanted to just buy the pump from them, it would cost you $295.00!
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4B227
Oops, apparently these are sold out!

 

[N316RV]

Harbor Freight Compressor

Harbor Freight has 2.5 HP 8 gal oiled unit for $129. I have seen as low as $99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90385
Look for coupon code on internet to save some more. Would work well for airing tires and light work. Might work for small painting jobs, but would not run a die grinder or air drill without lots of rest periods.

Alan Jackson

 

[AltonD]

AT my hangar, I have a single 115 v outlet. I am thinking anything more than 7 - 10 amps will trip the breaker and the breaker will be in another person's hangar. The Granger deal draws 15 amps at that voltage. I willprobably go with a small compressor from Lowes.
I WILL NOT buy another oilless. Way too noisey. (I have a 6 hp from sears now)

 

[andyrv]

Plug it in before you buy

Be careful what you buy. I had the old noisy Craftsman oil-less (very noisy). I gave it away when I moved. Went to Harbor Freight and bought an oil bath compressor (still very noisy). I am assuming the mistake I made is that it is still a direct drive (no pulleys) but won't buy another compressor without plugging it in first.

 

[gpiney]

I was just at Costco last night. My mandatory perusal of the 'tool' aisle saw a small, 8 gallon, oil lubed Campbell-Hausfield compressor for $169. It also came with a bunch of hand tools and a couple of air tools. I think it stated 3.2HP, 110volts. Could not find an amperage rating on the box. No recommendation, just a note.