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   JeffKurtz | Apr 21, 2003 01:24am | #1

   I think you already know the answer - haul it to the dump, then go to an automotive or industrial supply shop and buy a good cast iron unit that will serve you well and someday will be handed on to your grandchildren, whom it will also serve well.

   Jeff

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   joseph99 | Apr 21, 2003 05:59pm | #2

   I'll admit it I was in denial. Thinking it would be worth fixing was a pipe dream. You have brought me to my senses. Any recommendations?

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   user-135888 | Apr 24, 2003 09:54am | #3

   I know they sell repair kits, I've hear the pistons on those unit are plastic. You'll basically be rebuiling the thing.

   john

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   joseph99 | Apr 25, 2003 04:43am | #5

   Hi John, I took the plastic shroud off the thing and there laid the piston broken in two pcs.  I called Coleman today.  This is a joke. 

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   user-135888 | Apr 25, 2003 05:35am | #7

   Hi joeyb

   Goodluck. 

   I will agree oilless is not the way to go. I have a Campbel Huasefeild 220v, castiron, 6hp, single stage, 10.3 @90 and it's nice having around. They run around $425 and are worth it.

   john

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   joseph99 | Apr 28, 2003 04:40am | #8

   I would be happy to own a unit like that.  We will see.

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   JeffKurtz | Apr 24, 2003 03:09pm | #4

   I would assume that Ingersoll-Rand and Campbell-Hausfeld still make quality units.  I've noticed that my local Sam's Club has had a 7 hp. Porter-Cable unit for a rather tempting price.  (Why are all these names hyphenated???)

   Best bet, again, is to check with an auto body shop or an auto parts and equipment dealer - a real one, not those chains.

   You might watch auctions, estate sales, etc. for a used one.  I once had a small unit that came out of a dentist's office.  Didn't produce a great volume of air, but you couldn't hear it running from 3 feet away.  Now that was a well built machine.

   Jeff

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   joseph99 | Apr 25, 2003 04:46am | #6

   Hey Jeff thanks for the reply.  I am talking to Coleman about there poor workmanship.  Depending on there decision I will move on to a real compressor.

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   pauld | Apr 28, 2003 06:17am | #9

   Joey,

   I've had good performance from my oil-lubricated Hitachi. It's sufficient for nailers, but wouldn't work for air hogs like sprayers.  I got a good deal by purchasing a remanufactured unit -- bought a new brad nailer with the money I saved.

   Good luck,
   Paul

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   joseph99 | Apr 29, 2003 12:04am | #10

   I have seen the hitachi units and they look to be of good quality.  There is a company here in Minn. that makes compressors. (c-aire) and they are heavy duty.  I will not "underbuy" again.  Thanks Paul