Reply to "COMPRESSOR - oil or oil free???"

garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

Go with an oil-type, unless you don't value your hearing. I have a 6hp/33gal Craftman oil-free compressor which generates all the air I could ever need, but it's louder than you could imagine. I have to leave the garage whenever it comes on. Even with hearing protection, it's just too loud. Now I'm considering building an insulated out-building to house the compressor and just running a large feed line underground to the garage.

One more thought, go with a vertical orientation. They use a lot less space. Frankly, there's just not enough real estate in my garage. I love being able to wheel it outside for other projects (sand-blasting axle housings for example), but it still takes up too much space inside. I know there are some vertical models mounted on wheels. Check those out.

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