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   PlaneWood | Dec 05, 2003 09:35pm | #1

   No.

   When my old Sears rolled over, I went to Lowe's and got the Porter Cable CPL6025 model.  I did add a better moisture separator to it.  It's a 6 HP (peak) model with a 25 gallon tank.  I'm running it off of 120V with the plug in about 1' from the breaker box and using #8 wire.  Using a 30 amp preaker.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   jazzdogg | Dec 05, 2003 11:58pm | #2

   Dovetail,

   When I bought my compressor, I ruled out the oilless models because I try to avoid things that produce inordinate noise. They don't last as long as oil-lubed compressors, but they can tolerate being used roofs - you can ruin an oil-lubed compressor by operating it on an angle, instead of flat and level.

   Oilless compressors are becoming more popular, probably because of their lower cost, but they don't seem like long-lived tools to me.

   I recall seeing threads in the past that discussed which compressors are preferred by construction professionals who give them a real workout - might be worth doing a search to read what was said.

   Paul

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.
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   JeffKurtz | Dec 06, 2003 05:37am | #3

   Jazzdog mentions the "inordinate noise" produced by oil-less compressors.  That's an understatement if there ever was one.  Mine is so noisy I think it can drown out the sound of a 747.  Fortunately, it sees little use.  If that were not the case, I'd soon replace it with a standard model.  (I think it's a good idea to ask your friendly body shop what they would recommend.)

   Jeff

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   jc21 | Dec 06, 2003 07:14am | #4

   Check out Thomas compressors, their Renegade is claimed to be the quietest 2hp compressor on the market ......... it's oiless.

   http://www.thomaspumps.com/ultra/renegade.html