Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator

[Z28-69]

X4 on the Honda generator! Worth extra money is my two cents.

[Greg Barsamian]

I purchased my Honda EU2000i online from Northern Tool Co
http://honda.northerntool.com/category/generators.
Or call them toll-free @ 800-221-0516
Best prices on Honda generators, and the shipping was free!

[Ronnie Smith Jr]

I bought a Devilbiss, 5hp, 60 gal compressor from Lowes about 17-18 years ago for the garage. Still works fine to this day. I have the Honda 3000i generator and love it. It is a 2 person generator to move around. The 2000i is the light weight version.

My 2 cents.

[427_ED]

Generator - Honda, if you want to save a few bucks look at the Northstar with a Honda engine.

Air compressor - Sears 30 gallon, 120 volt. If you have 220 and 3-phase wiring go that route. Pop for a 2-stage compressor if funds allow.

[Robert Swartz]

Originally Posted by 427_ED

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I'll echo this. Check Craigs List. I stumbled across a guy in Cinncinati, Ohio that handled Campbell Hausfeld seconds, reconditioned air compressors. I got a 5hp, twin stage 80 gallon compressor for $575.00. Air is no longer a problem around the shop.

[Sean Marconette]

No matter what, stay away from oil less air compressors!!! They will drive you and everyone else around you nuts! Loud and irritating. Get the biggest air compressor you can afford.

Sean

[SAMATCOTOOLSMAN]

Thank you for all your help and info.lots of things to catch up on!

[Floyd Staggs]

X2 on the oil less. Had to put mine outside and plumb thru the wall. Even with the doors closed it's loud. I feel for my neighbors.

[Steves68Nova]

I bought this little 5.5 gallon compressor from Lowes for about $100. It usually keeps us and everyone around us full of air (some say hot air).



http://www.lowes.com/pd_232177-45003...Ntt=compressor

One thing to remember with Lowes. They usually put a 10% coupon in the change of address envelopes at the post office. So I just stop by there and pick up one when I am going to buy something at Lowes. Has saved me many dollars.

Good tip.

OK I did not read the whole message. This is the one I use for the trailer. Would not be big enough for the shop. But for light work at the race track it can't be beat. I have ran tools off of it though. But just short bursts. Can not keep up with a large demand.

Steve