I got an add yesterday for Harbor Freight and they have their 3hp, 21 gallon vertical air compressor on sale for $129. It is the 120V model and is rated 7cfm at 40 psi and 4.9cfm at 90 psi if I remember right. I am using a Bostich rated about half of this at the moment. It works fine for nailers but I also have a Wagner HVLP conversion gun and it just flat out wouldn't work at the end of the last project. I'm hoping some of the problem was dried paint in the bleed to the cup but I am also thinking my compressor was marginal to begin with and has gotten worse with age.
Anyway, anybody have this HF compressor or any HF compressor and want to comment? It is the oil type which I don't love for spraying but I am really tired of the noise of my current oilless (especially when it can't keep up). Even though HF stuff is cheap, I want any tool I buy to work well and last. That's asking a lot at HF prices but if it will not function well for a long time, I would rather spend more.
Jim
Anyway, anybody have this HF compressor or any HF compressor and want to comment? It is the oil type which I don't love for spraying but I am really tired of the noise of my current oilless (especially when it can't keep up). Even though HF stuff is cheap, I want any tool I buy to work well and last. That's asking a lot at HF prices but if it will not function well for a long time, I would rather spend more.
Jim
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