Steve W. wrote:


If you have to buy new I'd consider the Quincy first. IR has gone to the
dogs these days.


Yup, I found a Quincy 2-cyl one-stage compressor at a scrap yard. It was a
slightly oddball setup, pneumatic unloader and a 1 Hp motor turning it slow.
After getting it working, I got a 2 Hp motor, and built a computerized dual-
mode control (lets the compressor spin for a minute to see if there is a
demand for air before shutting the motor off.)

The local Quincy distributor gave me parts list/drawings for it, and had all
the items I needed (new safety relief, filters and oil) in stock, even
though it was 40 years old at the time. I've been using it for a decade
now, and will likely pass it on to my kids!

Jon