Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator

SAMATCOTOOLSMAN · 02-10-2010, 01:01 PM

Seeking information,suggestions and feedback regarding the purchasing of an upright,air compressor for casual(non commercial)shop use.
Also same type of info regarding a portable generator for at track use,primarily battery charger,small air compressor,ect.
Need suggestions for a generator that is very light and easy to carry!-thank you in advance for all your help.

Philip Saran · 02-10-2010, 01:29 PM

Compressor - Sears, Lowes or Home Depot.

Small Generator - Honda 2000i, I like mine, it weights about 34 lbs
and is easy to carry around. There is also a smaller honda that
should be fine for running a battery charger. And Honda's are
quiet.

Harry 6674 · 02-10-2010, 01:56 PM

Get the biggest compressor you can afford and I agree on the Honda but they are spendy for their size. You can find cheaper but probably not quieter.

Jim Kaekel · 02-10-2010, 04:07 PM

Philip is correct about the Honda 2000i. I have two that I hook-up in conjunction. Extremely quiet. I've had mine for two racing seasons with no problems whatsoever.

Z28-69 · 02-10-2010, 04:40 PM

X4 on the Honda generator! Worth extra money is my two cents.

Greg Barsamian · 02-10-2010, 05:15 PM

I purchased my Honda EU2000i online from Northern Tool Co
http://honda.northerntool.com/category/generators.
Or call them toll-free @ 800-221-0516
Best prices on Honda generators, and the shipping was free!

Ronnie Smith Jr · 02-10-2010, 05:25 PM

I bought a Devilbiss, 5hp, 60 gal compressor from Lowes about 17-18 years ago for the garage. Still works fine to this day. I have the Honda 3000i generator and love it. It is a 2 person generator to move around. The 2000i is the light weight version.

My 2 cents.

427_ED · 02-10-2010, 06:32 PM

Generator - Honda, if you want to save a few bucks look at the Northstar with a Honda engine.

Air compressor - Sears 30 gallon, 120 volt. If you have 220 and 3-phase wiring go that route. Pop for a 2-stage compressor if funds allow.

Robert Swartz · 02-10-2010, 06:40 PM

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I'll echo this. Check Craigs List. I stumbled across a guy in Cinncinati, Ohio that handled Campbell Hausfeld seconds, reconditioned air compressors. I got a 5hp, twin stage 80 gallon compressor for $575.00. Air is no longer a problem around the shop.

Sean Marconette · 02-10-2010, 09:11 PM

No matter what, stay away from oil less air compressors!!! They will drive you and everyone else around you nuts! Loud and irritating. Get the biggest air compressor you can afford.

Sean

02-10-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
SAMATCOTOOLSMAN Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MIDDLESEX COUNTY,N.J. Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator Seeking information,suggestions and feedback regarding the purchasing of an upright,air compressor for casual(non commercial)shop use. Also same type of info regarding a portable generator for at track use,primarily battery charger,small air compressor,ect. Need suggestions for a generator that is very light and easy to carry!-thank you in advance for all your help. Last edited by SAMATCOTOOLSMAN; 02-10-2010 at 01:03 PM. Reason: TITLE CHANGE

02-10-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator Compressor - Sears, Lowes or Home Depot. Small Generator - Honda 2000i, I like mine, it weights about 34 lbs and is easy to carry around. There is also a smaller honda that should be fine for running a battery charger. And Honda's are quiet. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

02-10-2010, 01:56 PM	#3
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator Get the biggest compressor you can afford and I agree on the Honda but they are spendy for their size. You can find cheaper but probably not quieter.

02-10-2010, 04:07 PM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator Philip is correct about the Honda 2000i. I have two that I hook-up in conjunction. Extremely quiet. I've had mine for two racing seasons with no problems whatsoever. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

02-10-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
Z28-69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator X4 on the Honda generator! Worth extra money is my two cents.

02-10-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Likes: 714 Liked 419 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator I purchased my Honda EU2000i online from Northern Tool Co http://honda.northerntool.com/category/generators. Or call them toll-free @ 800-221-0516 Best prices on Honda generators, and the shipping was free!

02-10-2010, 05:25 PM	#7
Ronnie Smith Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator I bought a Devilbiss, 5hp, 60 gal compressor from Lowes about 17-18 years ago for the garage. Still works fine to this day. I have the Honda 3000i generator and love it. It is a 2 person generator to move around. The 2000i is the light weight version. My 2 cents.

02-10-2010, 06:32 PM	#8
427_ED Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 265 Likes: 54 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator Generator - Honda, if you want to save a few bucks look at the Northstar with a Honda engine. Air compressor - Sears 30 gallon, 120 volt. If you have 220 and 3-phase wiring go that route. Pop for a 2-stage compressor if funds allow.

02-10-2010, 09:11 PM	#10
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Shop air compressor & PORTABLE generator No matter what, stay away from oil less air compressors!!! They will drive you and everyone else around you nuts! Loud and irritating. Get the biggest air compressor you can afford. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N