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   megspop | Aug 22, 2005 03:58am | #1

   they are loud.......generally oil filled compressors run quiter so its not such a inconvenience to have it in the same room that you are working....I wouldnt think of doing that with my old porter cable pancake compressor that I sold for 25 bucks at my yardsale......I have a dual canister dewalt emglo.....very satisfied.....good luck.

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   NEXTLEVEL | Aug 22, 2005 01:28pm | #2

   I have had good experiences so far.  I bought mine from Sears.  I had the first one for about 10 years and it never missed a beat.  I bought another one a year ago because the first was stolen.  Imagine stealing a 10 year old  craftsman compressor.

   I then bought a pancake Bostich oiless and I am very happy with it.

   They are louder so I try to put them where they are not in the house.

   NEXTLEVEL

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   cb900 | Aug 22, 2005 04:42pm | #3

   Thanks for the input. What is a pancake Bostich oil-less?

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   BenA | Aug 22, 2005 05:11pm | #4

   Attached are compressors that Bostitch sells. As stated in the previous post Oiless compressors are usually less reliable than oil bath, they are noisier that oil bath. Good side is no maintenance, works in cold weather with no problems. IMO if you are using the compressor more that 2 -3 times a week , get your self an oil bath unit , in the long run you will have less problems. good luck.

   http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=BOS%5FCOMPRESSORS

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   Notchman | Aug 22, 2005 09:57pm | #5

   I suggest you consider the Makita line of compressors.  They're an oil bath (longer life) and REALLY quiet as they run at 1750 RPM.  And they cost less than the competition.

   After my last Emglow got stolen, I bought a Makita 2 1/2 horse twin tank and love it....$279 (bought locally, maybe less on-line) and, while a bit heavy, it's as quiet as the Makita single tank I bought last year.

   Oiless compressors are fine if you have to supply breathable air or you just have to  pump a tire occasionally, but for a professional jobsite, they're like that temporary help that you can't depend on..

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   bk24 | Aug 27, 2005 10:31am | #6

   Notchman-

        For the most part, I agree with you.  There are exceptions to the rule, however.  Thomas compressors, despite being oil-less, are quiet and efficient (high cfm ratings); they start easily in cold weather, and you can park them on angled surfaces.   A number of guys on the board here use them.  The only downside is that they are more expensive than their Campbell Hausfeld and Bostitch oil-less competitors.  As far as oil-lubed compressors go, you're right in recommending the 2 1/2 horse Makita - good compressor for the money and it should last a long time.