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   Elcoholic | Sep 11, 2003 10:37pm | #1

   The oiless compressors are really noisy and don't last as long.  On the upside they are cheap to rebuild and you don't need a separator to spray finishes.  I have a 30 gal 4 hp peak (meaningless rating) oiless Devilbis compressor.  As long as I use 3/8" hose it keeps up with my Binks conventional gun just fine.

   John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

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   mwebster | Sep 11, 2003 10:59pm | #2

   Thanks for the info

   Mark

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   mwebster | Sep 12, 2003 10:43am | #3

   Any thoughts on a 2 stage versus a 1 stage.  I was looking at Sears again today and they have an oil free 2 stage that is apparently much quieter.  It only delivers 5.6 at 40 lbs though.  Would that be enough for a standard Binks gun?

   Thanks

   Mark

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   rslatm | Sep 12, 2003 10:37pm | #4

   Oil free are short lived no matter what. Oil type are the quietest and longest lasting.  We used to sell the oil free portables to guys who took them on the roof. If you tip an oil type you could do damage because the oil might not be able to lube critical components. I'd be even more concerned with a two stage oil free. 2nd stage is hotter and more pressure.  I used to work on a lot of compressors and I would always steer people away from oil free.  A good tool is worth the extra  money as it holds value and is worth more in the future if you decide to sell it. 

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   Miles717 | Sep 13, 2003 03:03am | #6

   I'm not sure if you were looking at the 25 gallon 175psi model at Sears, but if you do decide to go with that one, it's manufactured by DeVilbiss, a sister company to Porter Cable.  The very same model with a red, Porter Cable paint job is available.  The Porter Cable has a three year warranty versus a  the one year warranty when painted black and purchased as a Sears Craftsman.  It's probably worth seeking out the Porter Cable model for the extra warranty. 

   It is very quiet, just FYI.  A buddy of mine has the Sears model and it's done pretty well for him, although he works on old cars instead of being a woodworker.  I almost bought that one, but opted for a C-H oil bath model which I found a really great deal on.

   Miles

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   PlaneWood | Sep 14, 2003 03:02am | #7

   I bought the Porter Cable 20 gallon compressor at Lowe's.  Two years of daily use and it's still working fine.  I did buy another pressure regulator & dryer for it.  Got that at Sears Hardware.

   I'm running it on 120 V and have it plugged into an outlet  that is about 1' from the breaker box.  I used #10 wire too.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   TKanzler | Sep 12, 2003 11:03pm | #5

   If I may ask, why are you replacing your old compressor?  Is the output inadequate, or is it bypassing too much oil, or what?  FWIW, I bought a Sears 1 hp (back when they still stickered them with the continuous motor output) in the mid-70's; twin cylinder, belt-driven cast iron head, 20 gallon receiver, a very nice machine.  I never should have sold it.  If yours is just worn out but otherwise sound, you may want to consider rebuilding the compressor itself.

   Of course, if it's inadequate for what you're doing even when it's working well, or for any other reason you haven't stated, feel free to ignore my post.

   Be seeing you...