James Waldby wrote:
On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:05:56 -0400, Spehro Pefhany wrote:
Looking for a small compressor for portable use with a upholstery
stapler, inflating tires and that sort of thing. It needs to be light
enough (and/or maybe have big cushy wheels) so that the better half can
move it around 'erself.

Any suggestions? One of those noisy little pancake offshore things only
lasted a few hours (and that was too long at that dBA level).

$100 or $200 would be okay.
eg. how bad do you think this thing is?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-hp-21...sor-94667.html

I have a couple of smaller units, with similar compressors, like
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-hp-10-gallon-115-psi-air-compressor-90234.html
(one in basement, one in garage) which have been working ok for several
years.

I've had one of these for a year. Different color, cost $89.95 on sale,
but otherwise looks the same. I keep it in a shed about 50 feet from the
house & carport. The shed is uphill over uneven terrain.
I hate moving it around. It's heavy, both handles have sharp edges,
and the wheels are too small. Also, it says not to run it from an
extension cord, and they are right - it stalls. But once in place, it's
fairly quiet and leak-free. This one will probably end up stationary in
a plastic storage chest under the deck. If that doesn't happen soon,
I'll install bigger wheels and cushion or extend the handle
I'm shopping for another yet more portable, to run a brad nailer and
air up tires.